Class of 2022 students who enlisted in the United States Armed Forces will lead the upcoming parade as grand marshals.
Over 2,000 stores around the country will take part in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Which stores near Aurora are participating?
Whether you plan to treat your mom to a nice brunch, a spa day or gift her jewelry or flowers, here are some gift ideas for the special day.
Fox Valley Park District officials cited "the national lifeguard shortage and current labor climate" as reasons for the decision.
There are several things you can do and habits you can adopt this Earth Day, a holiday that has been celebrated for 52 years.
During Aurora Advent Christian Church's Egg Scramble Saturday, kids ran around to collect some of the 3,000 eggs hidden on church grounds.
The plastic eggs that will be scattered on Aurora Advent Christian Church's grounds will be filled with candy and prize tickets.
The sensory-friendly program, taking place before the mall opens, encourages families to visit the Easter Bunny at their own pace.
It's the second year the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry hosted an Easter basket giveaway.
The event, with free admission, will celebrate spring at the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Community Garden.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Island will return to downtown Aurora and include a storefront scavenger hunt that will continue through Easter.
The new location of the popular German-style holiday market will give visitors a chance to experience the event outside of Chicago.
Wyckwood House is celebrating both the Irish holiday and women's empowerment before the store moves to its new location on River Street.
The ceremony will take place during a St. Patrick's Day event celebrating the Irish holiday as well as Irish American Heritage Month.
Mardi Gras translates to "Fat Tuesday," which is March 1, 2022. You may think it started in New Orleans, but that's not the case.
New England Congregational Church will celebrate "Fat Sunday," the last Sunday before Lent, with a worship service and chocolate festival.
Wesley United Methodist Church will celebrate Black History Month with a reading chronicling how quilts conveyed codes during the Civil War.
Give the give of music this Valentine's Day!
Several shops, restaurants and salons downtown are having Valentine's Day specials that will last for two weeks in February.
Short on ingredients for New Year’s Day brunch? Find out where you can pick up those last-minute items in Aurora.
Rob Russell, the Kane County coroner, partnered with the Christmas Cheer Foundation to donate boneless hams to residents of Hesed House.
As you celebrate Christmas this year, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are slated to land on your Aurora rooftop.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Target, Cermak Fresh Market and Jewel in Aurora.
With Christmas just days away, residents and visitors wanting to celebrate the season can visit one of several light shows in Aurora.
The Aurora Noon Lions Club hosted its 15th annual party for about 60 deaf and hearing-impaired students, parents and teachers in Aurora.
Give the gift of music this holiday season!
If you forgot a gift or still need to send one, see holiday shipping deadlines and stores open on Christmas 2021 in Aurora.
Registration to meet Dreezy Claus opened at 9 a.m. Tuesday and was fully booked within half an hour, so officials opened a waitlist.
Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting its annual live nativity that features volunteer actors, members of the congregation and animals.
The traditional drive-through Christmas display will be open nightly from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Jan. 10.
The annual Christmas display drive-through is opening with St. Joseph Catholic Church's reverend blessing the crib on Sunday.
The winter solstice arrives in Aurora on Dec. 21. See what our town has in store for winter events, festivals and more.
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted local farms in the Aurora area.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Aurora and across the country.
It's the first Friday of the month, which means activities are planned downtown. This time: a cocoa crawl and a holiday art bazaar.
Time Out Chicago ranked 12 places throughout the Chicagoland area as the best to see Christmas lights, and Aurora made it onto the list.
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
Admission and parking to the music department's annual Christmas concert is free.
The drive-thru event is in its second year and this time, families will also receive an added household box with items from The Home Depot.
Downtown Aurora will be extra bright Friday night as the tree-lighting ceremony, a fireworks extravaganza and other activities are planned.