Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The 45th Annual Festival celebrating the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden will held on Sunday, September 7 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Vasa Park in South Elgin. Come enjoy entertainment by Libido Funk Circus, songs from the Kingdom of Denmark by Anita Llerche & Bo Riemer, The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago, Leikarringen Heimhug Dancers, and story time by Elsa from Frozen. There will be morning church service at 10:00am, and free pony rides and activities for children, Scandinavian food and beverages and Scandinavian vendors and displays. Entrance is $15.00 per person; children 12 and under free.…

Get ready for the ultimate send off. The Rotary Club of Elgin brings an end-of-summer celebration to the Elgin Area this Saturday from 10:00am – 8:00pm at Panton Mill Park in South Elgin. It is a family-friendly, free event. Schedule 10:00am to 4:00pm: 4:00pm to 5:00pm: 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Full the full schedule and more information, visit www.Rotary5000.org. Panton Mill Park is located at 9 North Water Street in South Elgin.

Get ready to turn up the volume and step back into the loudest, wildest decade of rock ‘n roll as The Piazza in Aurora presents Legends of “Rock: A Tribute To The 80s,” an all-access pass to an electrifying night packed with shredding guitars, soaring vocals, and pure arena-rock energy. The show begins at 4:00pm on Saturday with a lineup that includes: Come for the hits, stay for the headbanging. Whether you’re reliving the glory days or discovering rock royalty for the first time, this is a backstage pass to the ultimate ’80s tribute experience. Tickets start at $12 and…

Batavia’s Block Party & Taste of Batavia will return to give summer a warm farewell on Sunday, August 31 from 4pm to 9pm at Peg Bond Center. The party includes live music, a Car Show, Pie Bake-off, and free kids area. Tickets are purchased onsite the day of the event. Adults are $5 and kids are Free. No pets allowed. Pie Bake Off Don’t be afraid to take whisks in the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation Pie-Bake off.  The BMCF Pie Bake-Off is open to all bakers.  There will be three categories for judging — fruit pies, non-fruit pies, and youth (ages 14 and under).…

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/. OTIS Meet Otis, Your one-and-only snuggle buddy! Looking for a loyal, loving companion who’s all about cuddles and companionship? Say hello to Otis – a sweet, confident 10-year-old, young-at-heart fellow, who’s ready to be your best (and only) furry friend! Otis is a true cuddle bug who lives for lap time, ear scratches, and…

Naperville’s 60th annual “Last Fling” is set for Labor Day Weekend, Friday, August 29  through Monday, September 1, 2025 as an end-of-summer block party-style event along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Save the date to join the Naperville Jaycees, community volunteers, and your neighbors for the weekend’s live music, food, beverages, and carnival fun. Friday, August 29 will feature 7th Heaven at 8PM, who have been ranked number one on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times; they are always a fan favorite!  Brent Brown will keep you rockin’ in the Beer Garden after Sammy & The Knights kicks-off the weekend’s…

Celebrate the fourth annual “Love on the Lawn” festival during Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, at Festival Park, 132 South Grove Avenue in Elgin. This annual event is dedicated to family, music, and community love with performances from Grammy Award-winning DJs, food, local vendors, a kid’s corner. What to expect: Headlining this year’s entertainment is the legendary KID CAPRI. There will also be music from DJ Sundance, DJ CZR, DJ Rod Boogie, DJ Sluggo and DJ Khaaliq. They’ll be bringing the heat all day long. The iconic Lenny Williams will also make a special appearance. The festival runs…

The West Chicago Food Festival returns to downtown West Chicago on Saturday, August 23, from 4pm to 8pm, promising a diverse lineup of culinary delights and entertainment that caters to all tastes. The festivities commence at 4pm at the main stage along Galena Street with a performance by Soul Sacriice, setting the tone for an evening of live music and entertainment. At 5:30pm, 28 Days will take the stage with an energetic set featuring a mix of popular hits, followed by Beyond the Blonde at 7 pm, promising a lively performance to keep everyone dancing. Beyond the music, families can…

On September 11, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all. Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, the largest subscription house in the United States, and nominated for an unprecedented 26 2025 Jeff Awards – eclipsing downtown Chicago theatres Goodman and Court, launches its 14th Broadway Series this week with the Chicago regional premiere of Come from Away, the first local staging of this breathtaking musical, nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Paramount’s Trent Stork, whose recent run of smash hits include Paramount’s circus Cats, Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical and Billy…

Single tickets go on sale today for the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season Classics Series, opening the weekend of October 11–12 with a vibrant program featuring Carlos Simon’s “Motherboxx Connection,” Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, and George Gershwin’s jazz-infused Concerto in F with guest pianist Orion Weiss. Tickets start at just $20, with $10 student pricing, and free tickets for youth 17 and under with a paying adult. Led by Music Director Chad Goodman, the 76th Season offers a rich blend of orchestral favorites and thrilling new works. The season includes iconic pieces such as Brahms’ Symphony No. 3,…