Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. Meet Kat – Your New Adventure Buddy! Meet Kat, a beautiful black Lab Retriever mix with a BIG personality and even bigger energy! This energetic, eager girl is always ready for her next adventure and would love nothing more than a family who can keep up with her zest for life.…

Dive into a fiery and hop-infused adventure at the Third Annual Hops and Hot Sauce Fest, where the bold flavors of hoppy beers meet the fiery zest of artisanal hot sauces. This unique festival, presented at the Aurora Athletic Club in North Aurora (new location) – a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Fox River – offers an exclusive tasting experience featuring a selection of the finest hoppy beers from local Chicagoland breweries and an unlimited sampling of artisanal hot sauces from across the Midwest. Join us on Saturday, October 17, for a day of flavor exploration and a celebration of…

Basement of the Dead Located in downtown Aurora, Basement of the Dead haunted house is rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago Illinois and the world by BuzzFeed, #1 haunted house in Chicago by Haunted House Chicago, #1 haunted house by Hauntworld, best haunted houses by Chicago Tribune, top haunted houses by USA Today, Top 13 with 13th floor haunted house Chicago in America. Welcome to the Basement of the Dead Haunted House, where horror and thrills await. We are not your average haunted house attraction—we are a nightmare come to life. Located in Aurora, just outside of Chicago,…

Alien Invasion Overtakes Elgin: Nightmare on Chicago Street Returns for a Frightful 14th Year The countdown is on. In just a few weeks, downtown Elgin will once again transform into a world of horror as Nightmare on Chicago Street returns October 16-17 with two nights of entertainment, live music and immersive scares. It all begins Friday with The Arrival, a one-night concert experience on Chicago Street featuring Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T’s and The Ataris. The evening combines live music with immersive entertainment, roaming performers, food and beverage vendors, a haunted attraction and Cirq D’ Freak, one of Nightmare…

Witches Night Out! Grab your girls, grab your brooms and fly over for Trend + Relic’s annual WNO event. This event does NOT require tickets. Campbell Creations will be doing charcuterie demo’s with a Halloween theme, there’ll be a cauldron concoction to sip on while you shop, and prizes – including for best witch hat and best costume. The photo booth will return to capture the fun memories. Trend + Relic, is a sprawling 11,000-square-foot creative that hosts over 50 local artisans and vendors specializing in handcrafted furniture, curated vintage decor, custom jewelry, and cozy autumn items. Time: 6:00pm –…

Mike Ditka, the legendary and beloved coach of the Chicago Bears and member of the NFL Hall-Of-Fame, has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was given. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family said in a statement. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. Mike will…

The 41st annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is taking place on Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11 in downtown St. Charles. Browse more than 100 handmade scarecrows displayed throughout town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. In addition to the Scarecrow Contest, there will be two action-filled zones along with the First Street Plaza that will have live entertainment, photo opportunities, family-friendly booths and much more. The Family Zone will be located in Lincoln Park and will have many family-friendly activities during the weekend, including live music, dance…

Get ready, Geneva — one of the community’s favorite Fall traditions is back! On Saturday, October 10, from 7–9 PM, the parking lot behind Vargo’s Dance (corner of Hamilton & 2nd Street, Geneva) will transform into a festive, spooky celebration for Thriller on 38. This free community event has something for everyone: “Thriller on 38 is about more than just dance,” says Jamie Vargo, owner of Vargo’s Dance. “It’s about bringing our community together — kids, families, neighbors — for a night of fun, music, and memories in downtown Geneva.” The event will take place from 7pm-9pm in the parking lot behind Vargo’s Dance,…

Don’t miss the fall and holiday season comeback of Paramount’s radically unique restaging of one of the most popular jukebox musicals of all time, Million Dollar Quartet. (left) The famous photo from the historic 1956 Sun Studios jam session that inspired Million Dollar Quartet is recreated by the cast of Paramount’s Million Dollar Quartet (right). Photo by Boris Martin. Repeat audiences know, and newcomers really need to experience Paramount’s critically acclaimed, immersive Million Dollar Quartet. Both the theater and the show were custom built to create an intimate, jukebox musical experience like none before, inventively staged inside a replica of…