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Everyone is welcome to add events to the Kidlist calendar, given that they are drop-in and/or free special events (no ongoing classes or camps that require registration) and are local to the west and/or southwest suburbs of Chicago. Click on the blue “Submit an Event” button and fill out the form.
October 2019
Trick or Treat in downtown Aurora
Participating Locations in downtown Aurora All ages! Go trick or treating in downtown Aurora.
Find out more »November 2019
First Fridays in Downtown Aurora
First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Fridays are the first Friday of most months. First Friday venues have staggered times ranging from 5 p.m. to midnight. Oct 4 Nov 1: Day of the Dead…
Find out more »Veteran’s Day Parade
The City of Aurora recognizes the dedication of local military service men and women that have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2019. Parade Festivities The parade steps-off at the corner of Benton and Broadway at 10:15 a.m., ending at the G.A.R. Memorial Hall, where the "Honoring All Who Served" ceremony takes place. The ceremony includes a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m., the exact time the armistice…
Find out more »Winter Lights
As the City of Aurora's official kick-off to the holiday season, this family-oriented event will be filled with merry-making moments and a sleigh full of free fun for the entire family. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., with the Holiday Parade ushering in the jolly old elf himself, Santa, along with Mrs. Claus. It's followed by a grand fireworks display along the banks of the Fox River, sponsored by the Chicago Premium Outlets! The twinkling lit streets of downtown Aurora…
Find out more »December 2019
First Fridays in Downtown Aurora
First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Fridays are the first Friday of most months. First Friday venues have staggered times ranging from 5 p.m. to midnight. Oct 4 Nov 1: Day of the Dead…
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