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Featured Event
The Geneva Community Chest is hosting its 21st annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 24th at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
Last year, more than 135 golfers came out and had a great time in support of the 29 local charities the GCC serves. The event is open to the public and has been generously supported by our donors, sponsors, charities and local residents.
From dance parties and theatrical performances to car shows, summer festivals, and even a wedding dress bar crawl, the next couple of weeks are packed with interesting happenings across the Tri-Cities.
Upcoming events:
🎟️ A Night on the Fox Riverboat Fundraiser | Fri 7/31, 6PM | Fox River, STC | Ages 21-plus paddlewheel cruise including live music, appetizers, desserts, and four drink vouchers.
🎟️ New York by David Rimmer | Fri 7/31 – Sun 8/9 | Playhouse 38, Geneva | Pulitzer-nominated playwright's 9/11 drama featuring 15 characters speaking to a psychiatrist.
🎟️ Friday Night Line Dance Party | Fri 7/31, 7:30PM–10PM | The Dance Lab, STC | Line and couples dancing for beginners and experienced dancers; BYOB with snacks provided.
☑️ Geneva Children's Business Fair | Sat 8/1, 11AM–2PM | Kane County Courthouse, Geneva | Kids ages 6-16 create and sell their own products and services at this annual fair.
🎟️ Funway's Sleepy Shuffle Skate | Sat 8/1, 9PM–Midnight | Funway, Batavia | Pajama-themed shuffle skate night with DJ Marvel, raffles, and free refreshments.
🎟️ Cruisin For Kids Car Show | Sun 8/2, 9AM-2PM | Mooseheart, Batavia | 14th annual car show fundraiser with awards, raffles, food and live music.
🎟️ Antique Tool Show and Sale | Sun 8/2, 9AM–1PM | Garfield Farm Museum, Campton Hills | Annual show featuring 30+ collectors displaying and selling historic American hand tools.
☑️ Aloha Summer Luau | Sun 8/2, 12PM–3PM | Batavia Boardwalk Shops| Free Hawaiian lei, hula hoops, ring toss, photo op, and raffle with every purchase.
🎟️ Beginner Breads: Mastering Yeasted Doughs | Sun 8/2, 2PM–4:30PM | Rosewood Farm & Market, Batavia | Hands-on class for baking focaccia, buttery dinner rolls, and pan de mie.
🎟️ Learn from the Experts: Bumblebees of Kane County | Tue 8/4, 4:30PM–6PM | LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, STC | Presentation and prairie walk exploring 12 IL bumblebee species.
🎟️ Fox Valley Business Network Happy Hour | Tue 8/4, 5PM–7:30PM | Pollyanna Brewing, STC | Happy hour networking with craft beer and pizza; Tri-Cities Central subscribers save 10% with code 'TriCities'.
☑️ Boutique Pop-Up Shop | Wed 8/5 - Thu 8/13 | K. Hollis Jewelers, Batavia | Shop women's clothing samples with spring and fall style previews.
☑️ Geology Rocks | Wed 8/5, 4PM–5PM | Les Arends Forest Preserve, Batavia | Free program on local geologic history, inland sea artifacts, and glacier-shaped landscapes.
☑️ Boy Bands at the Pool | Wed 8/5, 6PM–8PM | Swanson Pool, STC | Poolside throwback night with 90s and 2000s boy band hits for all ages.
🎟️ The Second City: Laughing For All the Wrong Reasons | Wed 8/5, 7PM | Arcada Theater, STC | One-night show celebrating legendary American comedy with sketches, songs, and improv.
☑️ Keystone Species in Woodland Ecosystems | Thu 8/6, 4PM–5PM | LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, STC | Free naturalist program exploring woodland ecosystems and the role of keystone species.
☑️ Junior Boardwalk Night | Thu 8/6, 5PM–8PM | Batavia Boardwalk Shops | Shop handmade crafts from young entrepreneurs ages 16 and below at this fun evening.
☑️ Be You Rock Hunt | Fri 8/7, 9AM | Downtown STC, STC | Find one of 20 painted rocks hidden downtown to win a local gift bundle.
☑️ North Aurora Days | Fri 8/7 – Sat 8/8 | North Aurora Riverfront Park | Two-day fest with live bands, fireworks, inflatables, petting zoo, and ice cream eating contest.
☑️ Warehouse 55 Batavia Garage Sale | Sat 8/8 – Sun 8/9, 10AM–5PM | Warehouse 55, Batavia | Two-day vendor tent sale with deep discounts and 50% off all items on the 10th.
☑️ FVSRA 50th Anniversary Celebration Party | Sat 8/8, 11AM–2PM | Engstrom Park, Batavia | Celebrate 50 years of FVSRA with inflatables, food trucks, and community activities.
☑️ Chicagoland Halal Fest 2026 | Sat 8/8, 12PM | Kane County Fairgrounds, STC | Festival celebrating halal food, culture, shopping, and community at a new larger venue.
☑️ Revved Up for Longevity: 5th Annual Car Show | Sat 8/8, 12PM–4PM | French Med Spa + Health, STC | Exotic car showcase with Chicago Motor Cars, DJ, food, raffles, and wellness demos.
🎟️ Summer Night Celebration | Sat 8/8, 6PM–8PM | Primrose Farm, STC | Family evening with campfire hot dogs, sweet corn, watermelon, s'mores, and wagon rides.
☑️ Wedding Dress Bar Crawl | Sat 8/8, 6PM–10PM | Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia | Fun evening bar crawl in wedding dresses with bouquet tosses, proposals, and friends.
🎟️ I Feel Good: Hits of the 1960s | Tue 8/11, 10AM–11AM | Geneva History Museum | A husband-and-wife duo performs beloved 1960s hits with storytelling and live music.
☑️ Rusty Rodeo | Sat 8/15, 10AM–Noon | North Aurora Island | Family conservation event collecting invasive crayfish with prizes for top participants.
☑️ Plein Air 2026 | Mon 8/17 - Sun 8/23 | St. Charles | 65 artists from across the U.S. who will set up outside, all around town, to paint picturesque scenes of St. Charles
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