Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Get ready to celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall at Abbey Farms’ Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival. From September 20 through October 30, Abbey Farms transforms into a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure packed with fun for the whole family. With over 40+ attractions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a ride on the hayrack wagon out to the pumpkin fields, explore our sprawling 8-acre corn maze, and pick the perfect pumpkin—whether U-pick or pre-picked. Thrill seekers can soar on the ziplines or race down the mega drop slide, while little ones enjoy the barrel train, pedal karts, jumping pillow,…

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month at Festival Park and downtown Elgin on Saturday, September 13th. Get ready to celebrate the Fiestas Patrias filled with music, dance, and cultural delights. La Fiesta de Elgin is back for its third year. Join us for a vibrant celebration of Mexican Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in the heart of Downtown Elgin. Get ready for a day full of music, food, culture, and community pride. The festivities kick off Saturday morning with a lively morning parade, followed by a Mercado on Riverside Dr. featuring local vendors,…

The Elgin Theatre Company will present Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Elgin Art Showcase from Friday to Sunday, September 12-14, and Friday to Sunday, September 19-21. The Tempest is William Shakespeare’s final masterpiece, an enchanting blend of comedy, romance, revenge, fantasy, magic and mortality. Director/adapter Jocelyn Adamski brings a lifetime of Shakespeare performance, study and coaching to this story set on a remote island, where Prospero, a magician, lives with his daughter Miranda, and his two servants: Caliban, a savage monster, and Ariel, an airy spirit. Their world is changed when a shipwreck brings family, fools and old betrayals crashing…

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/. EVERESTEverest is a sweet and spunky 6-month-old pup with a big heart and even bigger snuggles! He loves spending time with his humans, going for walks, and curling up close for some quality cuddle time. Everest is doing great with his potty training and is picking up new tricks every day—he’s a smart boy who’s…

Dundee Heritage Fest will be held from Friday to Sunday, September 12-14, in downtown West Dundee. A local favorite along the Fox River, Heritage Fest is free to attend and provides activities for all ages. The fun begins on Friday night with a fireworks show over the Fox River at 8:00pm that is not to be missed, bookended by high-energy live entertainment from 6:00-8:00pm and 9:00-11:00pm. Live music and entertainment continue throughout the weekend representing a wide variety of genres and decades. For a complete list of bands, please visit the Heritage Fest website at wdundeeheritagefest.org. Saturday and Sunday are…

The Nick Moss Trio and Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones will perform at The Venue in downtown Aurora on Saturday, September 6th. Nick Moss has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from Buddy Guy and praise from Jambase, Relix, and Gratefulweb.com among many others. His recording career spans decades and his albums are staples at blues radio outlets worldwide, and are now in rotation at stations with jam and rock formats. Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, now hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, has garnered widespread attention for his deft guitar work and memorable songwriting.…

A 70-year-old Aurora man was brutally beaten in an attempted robbery late last Thursday evening when he was accosted by a juvenile on Aurora’s west side. At approximately 11:13pm, Aurora Police responded to the 2000 block of West Galena Boulevard for a report of an attempted robbery and aggravated battery where they found a 70-year-old victim with significant facial injuries, including swelling to both eyes and a facial laceration. The man told officers he had been approached by a younger male who demanded money and then struck him multiple times in the face and head, continuing the assault after knocking…

The Great American Dog Show, hosted by The International Kennel Club of Chicago, will be held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton from Friday to Sunday, September 5-7. GADS is the premier celebration of pure bred dogs in the Midwest, and attendees can expect a family friendly fun-filled day. The show includes a variety of events, including: All-Breed Championship Dog Show Hundreds of dogs from all over the country and around the world come to compete for the coveted Best in Show award. Judging each day starts at 9:00am and goes until Best in Show is awarded at about 5pm daily.…

Geneva’s Chamber of Commerce will the annual Festival of the Vine, one of the community’s most popular seasonal events, from Friday through Sunday, September 5–7, in downtown Geneva. Now in its 43rd year, this long-running community event brings together great local food, wine, live music, and family-friendly fun. Centered around S. Fourth and James Streets, the big tasting tent is where you’ll find some of Geneva’s favorite restaurants serving up signature small plates. Guests buy tickets and sample their way through the tent — with plenty of wine, beer, and seltzer to go with it. Guests can purchase tasting tickets…