August Events near Fox Valley, IL
Sponsored by: Olivia Smith, Wisteria Real Estate & James Becker, Guild Mortage
Thank you for checking out the events we’ve put together!
Click on the name of the event, and it will give you more information.
In alphabetical order, there is … Art, Festivals & Fairs, Live Music, Markets, and Outdoor Events.
Aurora
Pour Your Own Epoxy - Wednesday, Aug. 12 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Create your own epoxy river charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, or coasters at the Two Brothers Roundhouse.
Wine & Canvas at the Farm - Wednesday, August 19 @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM ($22-$33): A BYOB custom painting event with an instructor to help you when you need it.
Batavia
(FREE) Second Fridays in the Arts District - August 14 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM: Water Street Studios will be hosting a gallery opening, including Kiss the Sky and Warehouse 55. Donations are appreciated.
Geneva
(14+) Paper Collage Plant Terrarium Workshop - Sunday, August 9 @ 12 PM
Workshop Playground (All Activities) - Saturday, Aug. 22 @ 10:00-4:00PM: Pick out a project that sparks your eye.
Elgin
Area 22 - Arts, Crafts, + Odities Fair - Sunday, August 8 @ 1:00 - 7:00 PM:
(18+) Makers Night - Tuesday, August 25 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM: A get together with fellow artists of any level of skill.
Naperville
(21+) Garden After Hours: Beaded Mini Plants - Thursday, Aug. 6 @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saint Charles
Miniature Painting Session - Thursday, Aug. 20 @ 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Paint & Sip (Mountain Lake Lodge or Aurora Reflections) - August 1 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Click here for more events from Pinot’s Pallete!
Sewcial Circle - Saturday, Aug. 8 @ 1:00 PM
Aurora
(FREE) Alley Art Fest - Saturday, Aug. 29: Live performers, Food Trucks, Kid activities, … there’s something for everyone at this free festival!
Elgin
Area 22 - Arts, Crafts, + Oddities Fair - Saturday, Aug. 8 @ 1:00 - 7:00 PM
Mendota
Sweet Corn Festival - Thursday - Sunday, Aug. 6-9: Carnival, parade, live music, and a corn boil with free corn Sunday afternoon!
North Aurora
(FREE) North Aurora Days - Friday - Saturday, Aug. 7-8: From a free ice cream eating contest to live music, petting zoo, and activities for kids, and much more, there’s plenty of fun things to do at this festival!
Saint Charles
Blues & Brews On The Fox - August 29 @ 12 PM ($12 for 1, $60 for 6, $100 for 12): Enjoy live blues music while enjoying a festival full of food, drinks, Six Belgian Beer Competition and a Kid Zone with tie-dye, games, and more.
Sycamore
Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest - August 22 @ 4:00 - 10:00 PM: Live music from River Ratz Band, DJ Kris, and InFunktious, craft beer, and award-winning rib vendors.
Warrenville
Summer Daze - Friday - Saturday, Aug. 7 - 8: Enjoy trade booths, food & drinks, business booths, live music, and fun activities!
Aurora
The Beach Boys- Friday, Aug. 14 @ 7:30 PM
Gerald McClendon - Friday, Aug. 14 @ 8:00 PM
Smoking Popes - Friday, Aug. 28 @ 8:00 PM
Third Eye Blind - Sunday, Aug. 23 @ 8:00 PM
Totally Tubular Festival (80’s) - Sunday, Aug. 16 @ 7:00 PM: A Totally 80’s lineup with favorites such as Thomas Dolby and The Lost Toy People, Men Without Hats, The Producers, and more.
Oswego
CABCAB Concert + Wine Tasting: Last Call- Saturday, Aug. 1 @ 6:00 - 10:30 PM
St. Charles
Night Moves: The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute // Small Town: John Mellencamp Experience: Sunday, Aug. 9 @ 5:00 PM
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with Double Treble - Dueling Pianos: Saturday, Aug. 15 @ 8:30 PM
(FREE) STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak: Saturdays (8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/29) & Friday (8/21)
(FREE) STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez: Fridays (8/7, 8/14, 8/22, 8/28) & Saturday (8/29)
Aurora
Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays & Saturdays until 10/3
Batavia
Morning Farmer’s Market -Saturdays until 10/17
Evening Farmers Market - Wednesdays until 10/17
Elburn
Rustic Road Farm - Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays until November
Geneva
French Market - Sundays until 11/29
Naperville
Naper Settlement Market - Tuesdays until 9/22
North Aurora
The Fox & Found Collective Market - Every 3rd Saturday (8/22) until 10/17
Saint Charles
Farmers Market - Fridays until 10/30
West Chicago
Mosaic Market - Thursday, Aug. 20 @ 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Aurora
Coco: Movies in the Park - Thursday, Aug. 6 @ 8:00 PM
DIY Landscape Lab - Saturday, Aug. 29 @ 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Hands-on workshop that focuses on improving your home’s curb appeal or backyard design.
Batavia
Boardwalk Luau - Sunday, Aug. 2 @ 12:00 - 3:00 PM: Enjoy drinks, music, and more at this Hawaiian-themed Boardwalk.
Huntley
TOM’s Sunflower Fields - Enjoy a beautiful scenery of sunflowers at TOM’s Farm Market. Check the link for hours.
Naperville
Hydrangea Walk & Talk - Sunday, Aug. 2 @ 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM: A guided garden walk where you learn more about different hydrangea.
St. Charles
Be You Rock Hunt - Begins Friday, Aug. 7 @ 9 AM
Thank you for checking out the events we’ve put together. We hope you find something that interests you.
Have an amazing August!