DuPage County Entertainment
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Dining out: BOGO Rainbow Cone for Sweetest Day, fall cocktails, Wicked dinner and moreOct 14, 2025 1:50 pm - Saturday is Sweetest Day and you can grab a BOGO sliced cone from The Original Rainbow Cone locations in the suburbs. We also have a pair of Orin Swift wine dinners, fall cocktails in Oak Brook, a Wicked-cocktail dinner at Bonefish Grill and more.
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra cellist and pianist to perform at St. Charles libraryOct 13, 2025 2:20 pm - The St. Charles Public Library continues its Sunday Concert Series with a special performance by two members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 19.
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Scarecrow contest winners announced for the 40th St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 13, 2025 1:09 pm - The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend featured live entertainment, family-friendly fall activities, and a scarecrow contest with over 120 entries.
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‘Symphony of Horror’: Aurora church to screen original ‘Nosferatu’ with live organ musicOct 13, 2025 11:43 am - Celebrating Halloween season, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will screen a famous 1922 silent horror film with organ accompaniment on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Enjoy music, pumpkin carving and more when Harvest Hoot returns to Oakton campus Oct. 18Oct 13, 2025 10:56 am - The city of Des Plaines’ annual autumn festival, Harvest Hoot, returns to the Oakton College campus from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Maine East choirs, orchestras to present fall concert Oct. 15Oct 13, 2025 10:02 am - The Maine East Choir and Orchestra will present their annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 15, in the Maine East High School Auditorium.
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Getting the band back together: Garage rockers from St. Viator to perform in suburbs for first time since ’60sOct 12, 2025 7:10 pm - The Huns — a garage band that formed at St. Viator High School in the 1960s — is reuniting and performing publicly for the first time since their teenage years.
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Connect with Elmhurst’s past at Graveside Stories Cemetery WalkOct 10, 2025 11:58 pm - Time is drawing near for a beloved Elmhurst event – Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk. With limited ticket availability, this one-of-a-kind, all-ages event lets attendees take a step back in time to learn about notable past residents of Elmhurst.
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Andy’s Frozen Custard slated to open in Bloomingdale next yearOct 09, 2025 4:19 pm - An Andy’s Frozen Custard plans to open on Lake Street in Bloomingdale, the village has announced amid peak pumpkin pie concrete season.