Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Experience thrilling performances, activities, and live music from nationally recognized musicians at Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon, a Halloween bash for adults (21+), on October 25-26 from 5-10pm. Guests will feast their fangs into delicious food and drinks at the Food Truck Graveyard and BOOze Bar, as well as experience one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed activities including spine-chilling art displays and photo experiences, fire dance performances, and more. There will also be a costume contest with the chance to win $500.  Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a four-piece musical powerhouse known for their head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk and rock shows, will headline Friday…

An appellate court has affirmed the sentence of 50 years in prison for Juan Calderon, who was convicted in September 2022 in the gang-related execution of twenty-six-year-old Alexander Nicolas of West Chicago West Chicago man. In his appeal of his conviction for first degree murder, Calderon claimed that his attorney was ineffective for failing to object to accountability jury instructions. Calderon also claimed that the Trial Court erred in admitting statements from his co-defendant and erred in imposing a fifty-year sentence. In its decision, the Appellate Court rejected Calderon’s claims and found that at trial, “all the relevant factors favored…

Work up your nerves and step in to the #1 Scariest Haunted House in Illinois, The Massacre Haunted House. Newly renovated every year and ready to deliver the scares, The Massacre offers over 30,000+ sq. ft. of sheer nightmares for your enjoyment, featuring 3 haunted attractions under 1 roof.  First you will enter The Massacre Haunted House featuring over 40 rooms of various themes to make anyone cringe.  This is followed by the most intense clown themed attraction “Freak Show”.  And if that was not enough, prepare yourself to take the elevator downstairs into the basement and complete your experience…

Here…Evil takes on a life of its own… Lurking in the darkness… Waiting to consume all who enter… Entrapping your soul in the fleshy underworld… Evil Intentions Haunted House has relocated to Forsaken Hollow in Maple Park. In this new, larger, and more terrifying home, Evil has taken on a new life. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with unexpected scares and surprises. Come see what awaits and discover why all roads end here! Tickets are available here. (Every Sunday and Thursday this season, you will save $6.66 on your tickets when you purchase online. No code is necessary.)…

Located in downtown Aurora, Basement of the Dead haunted house is rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago 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. This is not your average haunted house attraction—this is a nightmare come to life. Basement of the Dead features two distinct attractions that promise to leave…

The first locally-produced staging of the theatrical megahit Frozen, debuting at Paramount Theatre in Aurora beginning Wednesday, October 30, brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Frozen is a powerful fable that captures the essence of sisterhood, self-discovery and the enduring power of love, making it a magical and heartwarming experience for audiences of all ages. The story is set in the kingdom of Arendelle, where two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, navigate love, loyalty and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers. In her struggle to understand her identity, Elsa questions her talents, confusing them for…

There’s still time to enjoy the fun and splendor of fall at one of the Fox Valley’s glorious farms. Activities from corn mazes to apple picking continue through October. Here are some of our favorites. Abbey FarmsWelcome to your authentic farm adventure! Step away from modern life and make new memories with your friends and family at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! Packed with activities, our 40-acre pumpkin farm has everything you need to make your family’s day at the farm special. From our friendly petting zoo on the weekends to the ability to experience Mother Nature at your own pace…

Vargo’s Dance in Geneva will host its 7th year of Thriller on 38 on Friday, October 11. This is an all-ages, all-free Halloween event perfect for families. Watch dancers from the community perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller live, on-stage at  205 West State Street in Geneva (just behind Vargo’s Dance).   Enjoy food trucks, entertainers and Live DJ from 7-9pm. There will be two performances, one at 7:30pm and another at 8pm.

Batavia Mainstreet is bringing back its annual Halloween-themed family event, BatFest, in downtown Batavia on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Activities at BatFest will include: To see a full list of events and activities, visit downtownbatavia.com.