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First Fridays will celebrate Day of the Dead and feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on Nov. 5. Aurora…
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Two of the state’s most beloved landmarks — and frequently visited weekend trips for Kane County residents — are getting upgrades: The Lincoln Tomb and…
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The city of Elgin will host the second Little Park of Horrors from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays to Sundays, Oct. 21 to Oct….
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Join the city of Aurora in a celebration of your favorite furry friends! The third annual Aurora Pooch Parade will take place at 11 a.m….
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Celebrate autumn’s arrival with the Forest Preserve District, set for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at the newly reopened Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680…
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Tucked into the far southwest corner of Kane County is the agricultural community of Big Rock – home of the 127th Big Rock Plowing Match…
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Bringing nearly 100 artists together to engage with the community, Art on the Fox will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept….
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One of the great, more-recently added festivals in Kane County is the Elgin Fringe Festival, which will start Friday, Sept. 3, and continue through Sunday,…
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The St. Charles Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2021 St. Charles Scarecrow Festival Scarecrow Contest. The festival will run from Friday, Oct….
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After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, Windmill City Festival returns from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 to downtown Batavia. The free festival…
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