Things to do in Aurora

NOV28SatSaturday, November 2835 events · Festivals & Holidays

1. All day

   Marmion Christmas Craft Show

   Marmion Academy

   Festivals & Holidays

2. All day

   Tree Lighting & Kris Kringle Market

   Old Town Park

   Festivals & Holidays

3. 9 a.m.

   Holiday Family Photo Sessions at Wilder Mansion

   Elmhurst Park DistrictFamily

   Family & Kids

4. 9 a.m.

   Marmion Christmas Craft Show

   Marmion High School$5

   Festivals & Holidays

5. 9 a.m.2 p.m.

   Yuletide Treasures: An Artisan Holiday Market

   DuPage Art League School and GalleryFree

   Festivals & Holidays

6. 10 a.m.

   11/28, 12/5, 12/12: Santa’s Craft Corner

   Cosley Zoo$20Family

   Classes & Talks

7. 10:30 a.m.12 p.m.

   Elf - FREE Holiday Movie

   The Glen Art TheatreFree

   Arts & Culture

8. 10:30 a.m.7:40 p.m.

   Santa’s Trolley Express at the Fox River Trolley Museum

   Fox River Trolley Museum$38

   Festivals & Holidays

9. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

   Brunch with Santa at Chicago Street Pour House

   Chicago Street Pour HouseFamily

   Festivals & Holidays

10. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX) Storytime with The Grinch

    297 Oakbrook CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

11. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Downtown Santa House

    Pedestrian PedwayFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

12. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Lunch with Santa and Holiday Food Drive!!

    Roselle United Methodist Church

    Community

13. 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

    Holiday Homecoming Kick-Off Party – Free Family Fun!!

    Arcada TheatreFreeFamily

    Arts & Culture

14. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    FREE Pictures with Santa - St. Charles | Hosted by Local REALTORS®

    Homesmart Connect Real Estate OfficeFree

    Festivals & Holidays

15. 1 p.m.

    Holiday Movie Events at the ROXY - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & The Year Without a Santa Claus

    Roxy Theater Lockport

    Festivals & Holidays

16. 2 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol

    Paramount Theatre - Aurora$34+

    Also at 7 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

17. 2 p.m.3:10 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol

    College of DuPage, Homeland Education Center, Room 1022Family

    Also at 5 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

18. 2 p.m.

    College of DuPage Theater: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

    Belushi Performance Hall at McAninch Arts Center (The MAC) - Complex$18+

    Arts & Culture

19. 2 p.m.5 p.m.

    Haunted House - Lights On *No Scare* Walkthrough

    F45 Training South Barrington Arboretum$7Family

    Festivals & Holidays

20. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Marques Morel @ Sidecar

    12 N River St, Batavia, IL

    Festivals & Holidays

21. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival

    Orland Park Civic CenterFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

22. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    Rock ‘N Ravioli: Holiday Homecoming – Electric Parade Watch Party

    Arcada Theatre

    Festivals & Holidays

23. 4 p.m.6 p.m.

    Santa's Holiday Sing-Along

    Winnie's Playroom$39.19

    Festivals & Holidays

24. 4:30 p.m.9 p.m.

    Christmas at Cantigny Light Show

    Cantigny Park$11+Family

    Arts & Culture

25. 5 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol - Glen Ellyn

    Belushi Performance Hall at McAninch Arts Center (The MAC) - Complex$42+

    Theater & Dance

26. 5 p.m.

    Handmade Holiday Market

    Plainfield Area Public LibraryFree

    Festivals & Holidays

27. 5 p.m.

    Village of Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival

    14700 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL

    Festivals & Holidays

28. 5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    See the Tree (Lighting)!

    Old Town Park$7.18

    Festivals & Holidays

29. 6 p.m.

    Bloomfest performs live at Heroes West Lemont

    Heroes West Sports Grill - Lemont

    Festivals & Holidays

30. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Demo Lantern Walk Festival

    Demo Pumpkin Farm$9.53+

    Also at 8 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

31. 7 p.m.

    Celtic Woman: Silver Bells Christmas Tour 2026

    Hollywood Casino - IL

    Festivals & Holidays

32. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Chicago Staff Band Sounds of the Seasons, featuring Clark Beckham

    Wheaton College - Edman Memorial ChapelFree

    Music

33. 7 p.m.

    Holiday Movie: The Polar Express

    Rialto Square Theatre$5

    Arts & Culture

34. 7:30 p.m.

    A Magical Motown Christmas

    Rialto Square Theatre

    Theater & Dance

35. 8 p.m.

    Celtic Woman Performing at Hollywood Casino Joliet

    Hollywood Casino - IL$54.90+

    Festivals & Holidays