

# Events & Things To Do In Aurora, Illinois on 16th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Aurora, Illinois on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Aurora, Illinois on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Aurora

- **Event Name**: Drag Dinner at El Jefe: Selena Tribute
  - **Description**: Overview

*** Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20th at 10:00 AM *** Live From The Astrodome, a celebration of our iconic Latina legend, Selena!

💃💃 Join Us for a Drag Dinner Celebration! 💃💃
Celebrate the one and only Selena Quintanilla with an unforget
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/drag-dinner-at-el-jefe-selena-tribute/200029760722312
  - **Venue**: 1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506
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  - **Categories**: tejano, brunch, drag-shows
- **Event Name**: Charms & Cocktails
  - **Description**: Join us for an intimate and chic evening where creativity meets cocktails — the ultimate spring girls' night out.About this EventCharms &amp; Martinis: A Spring Girls' Night at Amore Mio
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/charms-and-cocktails/100001984654943361
  - **Venue**: Amore Mio Restaurant &amp; Piano Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 25
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Trek with a Naturalist
  - **Description**: Get your 10,000 steps in during these invigorating naturalist-led hikes! This monthly program is designed for those who like active hiking — all year long. We visit different preserves, each month. The naturalist will stop occasionally to interpret the ec
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/trek-with-a-naturalist/200029615125931
  - **Venue**: Oakhurst County Forest Preserve
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking
- **Event Name**: 2026 State of the City Address
  - **Description**: Join Mayor John Laesch for his first State of the City Address, spotlighting how Aurora is growing, together!About this EventEntering 2026, the City of Aurora is moving beyond traditional governance and exemplifying a peo
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/2026-state-of-the-city-address/100001985755016710
  - **Venue**: Aurora University
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: In the Workplace-Aurora
  - **Description**: Develop Your Workforce with East and West Aurora School Districts

Join leaders from East and West Aurora School Districts and the P-20 Network for a dynamic professional development event exclusively for employer partners in the greater Aurora area.

Dis
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/in-the-workplace-aurora/200029704239119
  - **Venue**: 43 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506
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- **Event Name**: Books & Brews
  - **Description**: Join us for our first ever Books &amp; Brews! In collaboration with The Fox and The Fable Mobile Bookstore. Shop at the store, find a new favorite book or reunite with an old friend, grab a beer, maybe some food, and relax!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/books-and-brews/200029848631416
  - **Venue**: 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60504
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- **Event Name**: Rhea Lana's of Fox Valley  Spring/Summer 2026 Family Shopping Event!
  - **Description**: Rhea Lana's of Fox Valley is back again hosting your favorite local FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT! 

Remember, the key to scoring the BEST deals is shopping early! Children, unless infants that can be worn on your person, will not be permitted due to safety reaso
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    - Count: 130
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/rhea-lanas-of-fox-valley-spring-summer-2026-family-shopping-event/200029719682429
  - **Venue**: 4100 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
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  - **Categories**: shopping, kids

## Trending Events in Aurora

- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Aurora Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Aurora Sunny Lake Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Aurora Area
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this EventPop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital acti
  - **Venue**: Aurora Sunny Lake Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice when we send the itinerary.
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- **Event Name**: Nan Desu Kan 2026
  - **Description**: Yokoso! Welcome to Nan Desu Kan! This year, we are celebrating 29 years of friendship, anime, and community. Starting September 4, join us at the Gaylord Rockies &amp; Convention Hotel in Aurora, CO for an amazing 3 1/2 days experience. Participate or tak
  - **Venue**: 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO
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- **Event Name**: The Beach Boys
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Beach Boys, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at RiverEdge Park in dynamic Aurora, IL, this event will become the talk of the town. 📅 Join
  - **Venue**: RiverEdge Park
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- **Event Name**: The Beach Boys at RiverEdge Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at The Beach Boys at RiverEdge Park, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious RiverEdge Park in Aurora, IL sets the stage
  - **Venue**: RiverEdge Park
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- **Event Name**: Shen Yun at Paramount Theatre Aurora
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Shen Yun at Paramount Theatre Aurora, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Paramount Theatre Aurora in the heart of Aurora, IL for an
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre Aurora
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- **Event Name**: Helicopter Dropped Easter Egg Event
  - **Description**: Join us for an epic Easter egg hunt where choppers rain down colorful surprises from the sky—get ready for an egg-citing adventure!About this EventBring the kids and join us for a new twist on a traditional family favorit
  - **Venue**: 3000 Liberty St
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- **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Chicago, Illinois
  - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join the #1 touring food truck festival experience in the US!About this EventJoin Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Chicago, IL!
  - **Venue**: Chicago Premium Outlets
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- **Event Name**: CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER
  - **Description**: See one of the world’s premier performers on the Paramount stage for one night only. You know him from “The Neighborhood,” “The Last O.G.,” “The Proud Family” and much more. Don’t miss Cedric the Entertainer on the Paramount stage for one night only.
  - **Venue**: 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Aurora?
  - **A:** Drag Dinner at El Jefe: Selena Tribute (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506), Charms & Cocktails (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Amore Mio Restaurant &amp; Piano Bar), Trek with a Naturalist (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Oakhurst County Forest Preserve), 2026 State of the City Address (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Aurora University), In the Workplace-Aurora (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 11:30 am at 43 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Aurora?
  - **A:** 2026 State of the City Address (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Aurora University).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Aurora in April 2026?
  - **A:** Drag Dinner at El Jefe: Selena Tribute (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506), Charms & Cocktails (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Amore Mio Restaurant &amp; Piano Bar), Trek with a Naturalist (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Oakhurst County Forest Preserve), 2026 State of the City Address (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Aurora University), In the Workplace-Aurora (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 11:30 am at 43 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Aurora?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Aurora on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Aurora?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Aurora?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Aurora include 1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60506, Amore Mio Restaurant &amp; Piano Bar, Oakhurst County Forest Preserve.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Aurora?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Aurora range from USD 25 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Aurora?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Aurora include Drag Brunch at El Jefe, Altiro Group, Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Aurora?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Aurora.

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