NORTH AURORA – Organizers of Frosty Fest – the Fox Valley Park District’s annual outdoor celebration of everything winter – offer simple guidance for guests to get max value during their visit among Red Oak’s snow-capped trees and crunchy trails. Just chill. “Frosty Fest is a laid-back event for people to come out to the… Read More

AURORA – The digital ads, social posts and website banners might say Job Fair, but the Fox Valley Park District’s flagship recruiting event looks and feels more like a party in the park. FVPD staff across all departments and facilities will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at… Read More

It’s been a decades-long rite of spring for tree-tappers and taste-testers alike, but the traditional window of turning maple sap into maple syrup is closing. Especially – and unfortunately – in these parts. “What we’ve learned in this world of maple-tapping is that the climate is shifting, so we have to shift what we’re doing… Read More

Scrumdiddlyumptious is Fox Valley Dance Academy’s Summer Dance Concert that tells the story of Willy Wonka through dance. Practices will be on Monday evenings concluding with an onstage performances on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. Auditions are free, please register for the appropriate age time. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition to… Read More

Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, Illinois ● 630-859-8606 ● Directions Prisco Community Center offers a wide variety of programming and services to all ages. Friendly Center Club, Creative Play Preschool, performing arts programs, and leagues are just a few of the many programs provided at this facility. McCullough Park is adjacent to the… Read More

Join us for an evening of food, fun, freebies and fitness! Where: Prisco Community Center (150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506) When: Thursday, Sept. 13 - 4:30 to 7 p.m. Please join us for the grand reopening of the Prisco Center as we welcome the community in to see this exciting new space! Experience… Read More

The group-text notifications ding, chime, or buzz anywhere between 4 and 5 a.m., sometimes even as late as 6, if they’re lucky. All depends on Dad’s time zone when his job takes him out of town, but the message generally remains the same: While you’re sleeping, I’m working. What time are you working out today?… Read More

Around 16 months ago, Kim Groom was poking through her closet when she came across a favorite pair of her late husband’s knockaround pants – and decided to try them on. Let’s just say Joe’s 38 waists fit a bit too well. Or … “They were snug,” Kim says. “And I cried.” That was September… Read More

Live & Uncorked Our summer concert series at stunning Blackberry Farm continues (and concludes) with four shows on Thursday evenings in July! Pack a cooler with your favorite bevies and some snacks and enjoy a diverse lineup of Chicagoland’s favorite cover bands performing live from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 pre-purchased and $10… Read More

Lincoln Park Dog Park ● Directions Mingle with other pet owners and let your dog get some exercise off-leash at the Lincoln Park Dog Park. The Dog Park is located on the south side of Lincoln Park, at Russell and Lakewood on the west side of Aurora Gregory Island Dog Park ● Directions  Featuring a… Read More