Eric Smith

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Aurora

Illinois

Development Director at the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association.

Montgomery

Kendall County

Oswego

Batavia

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

Geneva

Yorkville

Amie Schaenzer

St. Charles

Will County

Plainfield

Lisle

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Good Templar Park Association

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on&nbsp;Sunday, June 21, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Our beautiful, full size, 78 foot Viking ship is based on a 1000 year old excavated ship.&nbsp; Hand built in Norway in 1893, our "VIKING"&nbsp; was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.&nbsp;Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 6/21, 6/27 and 6/28 ONLY.Tours led by our friendly, expert guides begin every 15 minutes. No reservations are needed. Enjoy our hands-on displays of Viking style jewelry, tools, weapons and historic images, and enjoy the selection of quality, affordable items from our gift shop. Making a debut this month-original artwork by the creators of Hagar the Horrible, featuring Hagar telling the story of our ship!Cost is still $7 per adult, $4 teens 13-17, and kids 12 and under are free. No price increase since last year.Note: The ship is in a loose gravel floored facility. No flush toilets on site. For more info, visit vikingship.us

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!

The VIKINGS are COMING!

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on Sunday, June 21,...

Crimi Auditorium, Aurora University, 1347 Prairie St, Aurora, IL, 60506

Fox Valley Orchestra opens Summer 2026 Pops Series with "Americana 250!"Come join the FVO as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!&nbsp;We are featuring popular, folk, and patriotic music from the Revolutionary War era through the present day.&nbsp;Time travel with us through our founding, our great expansion west, and the myriad styles of the American eras.&nbsp;We place special honor to our military, our inventors, our thinkers, our leaders, and our artists!&nbsp;Our American music perfectly represents our history - challenges and triumphs.&nbsp;Freedom is 250!&nbsp; Stephen Squires, Conductor.Purchase discount tickets online until noon June 27, and for Summer Pops Series! (Box Office: 630-891-2526)&nbsp;Prices higher at the door.Fox Valley Orchestra is a member of the Fox Valley Music Consortium.

Local Event: FVO presents "Americana 250!"

FVO presents "Americana 250!"

Fox Valley Orchestra opens Summer 2026 Pops Series with "Americana 250!"Come join the FVO as we celebrate America’s 250th...

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FVO presents "Americana 250!"