Events in Aurora
Annie
Join City of Lights Theatre for Annie, a feel-good story about a determined little orphan girl in 1930s New York City. Despite a rough start, Annie keeps searching for the parents who left her at a city orphanage run by the tough Miss Hannigan.
Aurora University Perry TheaterKendall County Fair
Bring the whole family to the Kendall County Fair at the fairgrounds, where there’s something for everyone. Expect 4-H activities, live music, funnel cakes, truck and tractor pulls, a western speed show, and livestock competitions. Admission includes access to all events, with pricing that depends on the time of day. Come enjoy a fun day at the fair.
Kendall County Fair GroundsOpen Gym
Come by Legacy Elite Gymnastics for Open Gym, a supervised time to enjoy free, non-structured play in the gym. You can explore the gymnastics equipment and try out new skills in a welcoming setting. All ages are welcome, but everyone who enters must pay admission and sign a waiver. There’s also an option to bring a non-enrolled friend. Admission is $15 per person, cash only, paid at the door.
Legacy Elite Gymnastics89th Annual Schobermesse
Celebrate the 89th Annual Schobermesse at the American Luxembourger Club. This is a free event running from early afternoon until late afternoon, with time to enjoy the festivities and company.
Luxies Social ClubNational Beep Baseball World Series
The National Beep Baseball World Series is a national championship event featuring teams from across the country competing in beep baseball, an adaptive version of the game for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Using audible balls and bases, the competition is fast-paced and welcoming, with players taking part in an inclusive tournament at Stuart Sports Complex. Admission is free.
Stuart Sports ComplexOpen Bike Night
Bring your bike and helmet for Open Bike Night, a fun chance to ride and hang out with friends. Admission is $5 cash or $6 card per child, and bike rentals are available for $3 each if you need one. Drop in as you are, no registration is required.
Naperville Safety TownSeth Walker
Catch Seth Walker live at The Venue, with Aaron Kelly as the supporting act. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance, with general admission and premium reserved seating options, and a $5 additional charge if you purchase on the day of the show. No refunds are listed.
The VenueMovies in the Park: Coco
Watch the family favorite Coco on the big screen during Movies in the Park at RiverEdge Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the movie outdoors.
RiverEdge ParkNorth Aurora Days 2026
North Aurora Days 2026 is a festival taking place at North Aurora Riverfront Park. It runs across two days, August 7–8, 2026, in North Aurora, Illinois.
Village of North AuroraCash4Cameras at PROCAM Chicago
Bring your old cameras to PROCAM Chicago for Cash4Cameras. UsedPhotoPro buying experts will be on-site to offer on-the-spot quotes so you can turn unused gear into cash or store credit for an upgrade. Be sure to bring a photo ID, plus a charged battery and charger, since cameras without them get a lower offer.
PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Chicago - Aurora90's Pop Nation
Get ready for a throwback night at Downtown Alive! featuring the best of 90's pop. The show will take place at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Grab your tickets and enjoy an evening of classic hits from the decade.
RiverEdge ParkHappy Together
See The Association, The Turtles, The Troggs, Chicago, and more in Happy Together Tour 2026. This show features multiple classic lead performers, including Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, Ron Dante, and others, plus a full lineup of beloved groups. Enjoy an evening of legendary hits and nostalgia at the Paramount Theatre.
Paramount TheatreUB40
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is coming to RiverEdge Park for an evening show. Tickets are available in a few different options, including a “Kingston Town” experience package, a “Many Rivers” VIP merch bundle, and general admission.
RiverEdge ParkCars and Coffee!
Cars and Coffee is happening every Sunday during the summer at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Bring yourself out for a morning hangout with cars, running from 9:00 AM through early afternoon. The event will continue until the weather has other plans.
Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive ShopAnnual Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
This year’s Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will be held at Aurora Country Club. Enjoy a day on the course with the Chamber’s annual golf event.
Aurora Country Club5th Annual City of Lights Senior Swing Scramble
Join the 5th Annual City of Lights Senior Swing Scramble, a friendly golf event made for male and female golfers ages 60 and older. Enjoy a great atmosphere with good food, prizes, and raffle gifts from local businesses and vendors, plus sponsor-supported activities throughout the day. Lunch sponsor is Chick-Fil-A. If the weather is bad, the event will move to Monday, August 17, 2026 at the same time.
Phillips Park Golf CourseBooks n' Brew
Join the Books n' Brew book discussion group for a relaxed evening of socializing, sharing thoughts, and enjoying libations. For this meetup, the group will be discussing Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Food and drink are available for purchase. This event is for adults 19+.
Aurora Public Library District - West BranchGOV'T MULE
Catch Gov't Mule live at RiverEdge Park. This is a live performance with multiple ticket options, including General Admission and VIP experiences.
RiverEdge ParkRusty Rodeo
Join us for Rusty Rodeo, a conservation event focused on rounding up rusty crayfish and helping remove this invasive species from the river. Families are encouraged to take part, and the event is free. There will be partner organizations involved, and the goal is to help protect the local waterways.
North Aurora Island ParkPoi Dog Pondering
Catch Poi Dog Pondering live at RiverEdge Park for an evening show. Tickets are for general admission, and the listing notes that ticket delivery fees may apply.
RiverEdge ParkTotally Tubular Festival with Thomas Dolby, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels and many more
Get ready for a classic rock and pop-rock lineup at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. The Escape Club is billed to perform, with tickets listed as available through Spotify’s ticket partners.
RiverEdge ParkIllinois Sophomore ID Camp
Join the Illinois Sophomore ID Camp for a focused afternoon of basketball evaluation and games, including 3v3 and 5v5 matchups. Players will check in first, then move through the scheduled on-court activities for the day.
Supreme Courts BasketballCars and Coffee!
Cars and Coffee is happening every Sunday at Two Brothers Roundhouse throughout the summer, with this date running from late morning into early afternoon. Come check out a mix of cars and enjoy the community vibe at the Roundhouse. If the weather holds up, the event will keep going until it no longer makes sense to continue.
Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive ShopCapone's Vault: The Real Story of the Biggest Disaster in Television History
Join best-selling author and historian William Elliot Hazelgrove for a fascinating talk about Capone's Vault, one of the strangest moments in live TV history. He’ll dig into how the long-anticipated appearance of Geraldo Rivera’s investigation turned into a chaotic night that became a defining event for live television. This program is aimed at adults, and registration is required.
Messenger Public Library of North AuroraNonfiction Book Discussion
Join a monthly nonfiction book discussion in person and via Zoom. The August pick is “Bone Wars” by Tom Rea, and you will talk about the book together during the session. Copies are available to check out at the West Branch circulation desk.
Aurora Public Library District - West BranchAurora Film Society Presents: Harlan County USA
Head to The Venue for the Aurora Film Society’s monthly screening of Harlan County USA, a documentary that follows the Brookside Strike and the coal miners and their families as they push for safer working conditions, fair labor practices, and decent wages. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the film beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are general admission and proceeds are treated as a donation to the Aurora Film Society and the Fox Valley Music Foundation.
The VenueAustralian Pink Floyd Show
Get ready for a big Pink Floyd tribute experience with The Australian Pink Floyd Show, featuring songs from “The Happiest Days Of Our Lives” and the band’s greatest hits. There are VIP meet-and-greet options that include early entry and time with members of the show, plus a group photo and exclusive tour merchandise. Regular general admission is also available.
RiverEdge ParkFrida Destination Festival Margarita Crawl- Aurora
Celebrate the grand finale of Frida Destination with a free, all-ages outdoor block party in Downtown Aurora. The street festival takes place along Stolp Avenue and features artisan vendors, live mariachi music, performances including folklore dancers and a Frida-inspired show, live body painting, photo moments, and food and drinks available throughout the event. The night also includes a traditional Mayan ceremony and a roaming cast of Fridas. For those with a Margarita Crawl pass, expect 8 margarita tastings offered across the festival during the evening hours.
Altiro Latin Fusion- AuroraSafe Sitter Session 18 A - Naperville, IL 2026
Safe Sitter Session 18 A is a babysitting safety class for ages 11 to 15. Students learn practical skills to become a safe and responsible babysitter. The class focuses on preparing kids to handle babysitting responsibilities, but it does not provide first aid or CPR certification.
Naperville Safety TownTHIRD EYE BLIND
Third Eye Blind is performing at RiverEdge Park. Expect a live show in the open-air venue at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
RiverEdge ParkBreakfast Book Club
Join the Breakfast Book Club for a monthly, discussion-focused morning with tasty refreshments. This month’s book is The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward, and the group will talk through the novel’s themes and story. No registration is required.
Aurora Public Library District, IllinoisThe Marshall Tucker Band
Catch The Marshall Tucker Band at Hollywood Casino Aurora for an evening show starting at 8:00 PM. The performance will feature a mix of rock and classic southern rock vibes.
Hollywood Casino AuroraAlley Art Fest
Alley Art Fest is a free, family-friendly day celebrating local creativity with music and art from nearly 100 artists. You can find the artwork showcased along Water Street Mall and Downer Place in downtown Aurora.
Water Street MallStayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
Get ready for a Bee Gees tribute show at RiverEdge Park. It’s an evening of classic hits performed live, starting with doors and showtime slated for the night of August 29, 2026.
RiverEdge ParkSafe Sitter Session 19
Safe Sitter Session 19 is a babysitting safety class for ages 11 to 15. Students will learn practical skills to become a safe, responsible babysitter and how to run a successful babysitting business. Please note that this class does not provide first aid/CPR certification.
Naperville Safety TownSummer Sizzler
Get ready for the Summer Sizzler, a fun, family-friendly running event with multiple distances to choose from. The day includes packet pickup, kids’ activities, and a race start featuring the National Anthem. Results and awards are available right after the finish at the registration tent. There are also options for virtual participation with a mailed packet and digital bib.
Waubonsie Lake ParkTHE BEACH BOYS
Catch The Beach Boys live at RiverEdge Park for an evening concert. Ticketing is available with general admission pricing listed, and standard ticket delivery fees may apply.
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