Kendall County Entertainment
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Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 22, 2025 8:06 am - Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31, and many communities have set trick-or-treating hours. Some towns also are hosting downtown trick-or-treating events.
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See Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ at The Venue for HalloweenOct 16, 2025 12:10 am - The Venue in Aurora will host a free screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film "The Birds" on Oct. 25 in celebration of Halloween.
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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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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2025Oct 09, 2025 9:16 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for September range from graceful egrets to tenacious porcupines.
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Wanna see something really scary? Suburban haunted attractions deliver thrills, chills this HalloweenOct 02, 2025 1:25 pm - “We’re the one and only outdoor scream park,” says Grayslake resident Jason Wright about his haunted venue American Nightmare Scream Park opening this weekend in Spring Grove. “It’s something nobody has done in the Chicago area.”
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Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America on Oct. 3-5Oct 01, 2025 11:46 am - A 200-year celebration of Norwegian immigration to America is taking place in Norway, Illinois, featuring Norwegian food, music, crafts, and educational displays.
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Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festivalOct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
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Writers’ exquisite ‘Comet of 1812’ is Jeff Awards’ most honored productionSep 29, 2025 11:15 pm - Writers Theatre’s “Natasha, Pierre & the Comet of 1812” was the most honored single production during this year’s Joseph Jefferson Award ceremony honoring excellence in Chicago and suburban equity theater. Paramount, Drury Lane, Northlight and Marriott theaters were also recognized during the 57th celebration.
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Lumenaura Fest brings live music, local flavor and light to AuroraSep 29, 2025 8:53 pm - Lumenaura, Aurora's annual immersive art, light, and sound experience, returns from Oct. 10-26, spanning the entire downtown district.It kicks off with Lumenaura Fest Weekend from Oct. 10-12, featuring live outdoor music on the main stage, food trucks, and local businesses.
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Auditions set for Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s annual concerto and voice competitionsSep 28, 2025 5:43 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto will hold auditions for its third annual Concerto Competition as well as its 12th annual Voice Awards Competition