Keep your feet on the ground, but your eyes on the stars. It’s a quote made famous by Theodore Roosevelt during a speech in 1900 in Chicago. Nick Sargis has been repeating it half the summer. “We lived through so much darkness and we need to know that better days are ahead,” said Sargis, the… Read More

Come fly with Mary through London and be a part of the magical cast of our 53rd Summer Stage musical. Free auditions will be held for our Summer Stage production of Mary Poppins between 6 & 9 p.m. on May 30 & 31. Auditions are open to children age 10+ up through adults. Rehearsals are… Read More

Watch our talented performers on stage at West Aurora High School for the 53rd Summer Stage production of Mary Poppins! Tickets will go on sale in July. All ages Tickets available online in July… Read More

A particularly rainy spring – or even an extended winter (late-April snowstorms … seriously?)  – didn’t get us down! Nope, let’s turn our focus to summer’s sunshine, warmth and longer days! For a full lineup of summer adventures, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/events/. For starters, check out these 12 events to add to your calendar. Mid-American Canoe &… Read More

FEBRUARY 28 UPDATE On Monday, February 28, Governor J.B. Pritzker lifted the statewide indoor mask requirement. The Fox Valley Park District has followed and will continue to follow guidance from the State of Illinois and local government. Face masks will no longer be required in District facilities, but are strongly encouraged. We ask that everyone be… Read More

Take the sizzle outta summer with cooldown evening activities – indoors and out – happening across the FVPD in July! From concerts to kickball, here are five activities to consider this month, but be sure to check out the Events Calendar for a full lineup of July fun!  Live & Uncorked  Enjoy live tunes performed… Read More

Press Release – January 21, 2020 Performances will be held Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District’s Winter Stage production of Tarzan will be performed Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., in Aurora. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 31), 7… Read More

July means we’re smack dab in the middle of summer, so what better way to celebrate than through Park and Recreation Month? Since it was proclaimed by the National Park and Recreation Association in 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation Month each July to promote the importance of health and wellness, conservation and social… Read More

Paul Thill gets the picture.   (Quite literally, in fact, when you consider the Sugar Grove resident hadn’t seen one of our favorite images when asked: What makes Live & Uncorked so enjoyable?)  “The setting of Blackberry Farm is idyllic, particularly on a sunset night,” said Thill, a Live & Uncorked “regular,” along with wife Jen.… Read More

Whether it’s soaking, sunning, singing – or all of the above – who’s up for a generous dose of fun this summer? From concerts to canoe races, we’re rolling out a variety of activities to meet your pace of play. Here are some ideas to consider, but be sure to check out our Summer 2023… Read More