Kendall County Entertainment
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Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at ParamountOct 20, 2026 10:24 am - Kelly O’Brien brings her Dolly Parton tribute to the Al Larson Cultural Center, The New Philharmonic celebrates Scottish music at The MAC, Kohl Children’s Museum opens an exhibition dedicated to promoting kindness, and actor David Arquette talks all things “Scream” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.
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Restaurant, sports bar set to open this spring at historic building in downtown AuroraOct 18, 2026 2:30 pm - An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Tickets on sale now for David Spade’s show at Aurora Hollywood CasinoOct 16, 2026 9:59 am - David Spade, a former SNL cast member, comedian and actor, recently announced his “I Got a Feel for It” national tour, which includes a performance Feb. 27, 2027, at the new Aurora Hollywood Casino resort. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 16.
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Blackberry Farm’s Pumpkin Weekends all about autumnOct 15, 2026 12:55 pm - Nikki Katris of Western Springs said she is a big fan of Blackberry Farm in Aurora and said it was the perfect place to spend a day with her children on Monday since schools were closed. The Pumpkin Weekends celebration at the farm is open on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25.
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Fermi Community Orchestra presents ‘Haunted Romantics’ concert SundayOct 13, 2026 7:32 pm - On Nov. 8, the Fermi Community Orchestra with the Fermi Community Strings will perform “Haunted Romantics: Shadows of Fate” at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The program includes works by Prokofiev, Mussorgsky, and Berlioz, with cellist Santiago Uribe Cardona featured in Bruch's “Kol Nidrei,” while the Strings will perform pieces by Silva, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.
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Taste of Norway offers food, crafts, cooking demonstrations Nov. 1Oct 13, 2026 2:32 pm - On Nov. 1, Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter hosts annual Taste of Norway Hostfest at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery, featuring traditional Norwegian food, crafts, and cooking demonstrations.
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Horses take center stage at Danada Equestrian Center's Fall FestivalOct 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Sure, there were hayrides, crafts and even a straw maze, but horses stole the show this weekend as the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton hosted its annual Fall Festival.
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Oh, my gourd! Suburban pumpkin patches, fall fests offer autumn adventuresOct 09, 2026 9:46 am - Suburban farms have rolled out a leaf-covered carpet for autumn with their fall festivals and pumpkin patches in full swing.
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Illinois Brass Band marks 35th anniversary with special concert at Aurora UniversityOct 07, 2026 12:26 pm - The Illinois Brass Band will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Nov. 1 at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium. It will feature Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal trombonist Timothy Higgins as guest soloist, performing challenging pieces including Langford’s “Rhapsody for Trombone and Brass Band” and Sparke’s “Sambezi.”