Local events

Events happening in the Tri-Cities.

All Posts

Tickets are on sale for Batavia’s first Step into Spring wine walk

Local events

Jan 17, 2026

Tickets are on sale for Batavia’s first Step into Spring wine walk

Batavia MainStreet has opened ticket sales for its inaugural Step into Spring: Wine Walk, set for March 21 in downtown Batavia with wine tastings at 14 local businesses.

Sam Kraft

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a Batavia extravaganza

Local events

Jan 16, 2026

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a Batavia extravaganza

Batavia United Way is hosting a series of Dolly Parton–themed events through Saturday (1/24) to celebrate her 80th birthday while raising money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Sam Kraft

Classic rock concert aims to restock local food pantries this winter

Local events

Jan 7, 2026

Classic rock concert aims to restock local food pantries this winter

A January 18 classic rock concert at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will raise money for food pantries across the Fox River Valley as winter demand continues to rise.

Sam Kraft

River Corridor Foundation announces the 2026 winter lecture series

Local events

Dec 18, 2025

River Corridor Foundation announces the 2026 winter lecture series

The lecture series, based in St. Charles, will spotlight Fox River wildlife, local history, and environmental research from January through April, 2026.

Sam Kraft

New Years Eve 2025 in the Tri-Cities: Parties and specials

Local events

Dec 17, 2025

New Years Eve 2025 in the Tri-Cities: Parties and specials

Tri-Cities venues are hosting a wide range of New Year’s Eve events this year, from early wine toasts and dinner specials to late-night concerts, comedy, dancing, and parties across Geneva, Batavia, and St. Charles.

Sam Kraft

Primrose Farm in St. Charles rolls out a full slate of winter activities

Local events

Dec 13, 2025

Primrose Farm in St. Charles rolls out a full slate of winter activities

The free living history farm on St. Charles' west side is offering a wide range of winter programs for kids, families, and homeschoolers, from story time to camps and creative workshops.

Sam Kraft

Holiday lights adventures near the Tri-Cities in 2025

Local events

Dec 2, 2025

Holiday lights adventures near the Tri-Cities in 2025

A roundup of the region’s biggest and most popular holiday lights displays highlights a variety of festive spots worth the short drive from the Tri-Cities this season.

Sam Kraft

Local events

Dec 1, 2025

North Pole pop-up brings cozy holiday fun to downtown Batavia

Downtown Batavia is getting its own little slice of the North Pole this December as Zen Loft Collective transforms into a festive holiday pop-up with a mini market, twinkling lights, creative photo ops, live music, treats, and more.

Sam Kraft

Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers free nature series

Local events

Nov 19, 2025

Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers free nature series

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering a free Winter Wildlife Series with naturalist-led programs highlighting birds and animals active throughout the colder months.

Sam Kraft

A festive book-lover’s trolley set to roll through the Tri-Cities

Local events

Nov 17, 2025

A festive book-lover’s trolley set to roll through the Tri-Cities

One of the routes offered by the new Chicagoland Bookstore Holiday Trolley will stop in St. Charles and Geneva on December 20, offering a festive way to support local indie bookstores during the holiday season.

Sam Kraft

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva brings Christmas season to life

Local events

Nov 12, 2025

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva brings Christmas season to life

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva will celebrate the season with Carols in the Chapel on Friday, December 5, and a live performance of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, December 6.

Sam Kraft

Geneva Women's Club plans Holiday Craft Fair

Local events

Oct 27, 2025

Geneva Women's Club plans Holiday Craft Fair

The Geneva Women’s Club will host its 50th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 9 at Geneva High School, featuring over 110 artists and crafters, a bake sale, and visits from Santa — all to benefit Fox Valley charities.

Sam Kraft

Batavia indoor market shifts to Sturdy Shelter Brewing, starts November 1

Local events

Oct 24, 2025

Batavia indoor market shifts to Sturdy Shelter Brewing, starts November 1

Batavia MainStreet’s Indoor Market kicks off November 1 at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, running every Saturday through mid-May with more than 20 local vendors, hot breakfast options, and the same community spirit — just indoors for the winter.

Sam Kraft

Geneva joins nationwide "Artists Sunday" celebration with local art road rally

Local events

Oct 23, 2025

Geneva joins nationwide "Artists Sunday" celebration with local art road rally

Local organizers will host the first-ever Artists Sunday Road Rally in Geneva on November 30, giving residents a free, self-guided art tour featuring local studios, galleries, and shops with live demos, exhibits, and prizes.

Sam Kraft

“Confidently You” Brings Together Fashion, Color, and Wellness in Geneva

Local events

Oct 16, 2025

“Confidently You” Brings Together Fashion, Color, and Wellness in Geneva

House of 423, House of Colour, and Revenge Medspa and Wellness will co-host an event focused on style, color analysis, and wellness.

Sam Kraft

October brings hands-on art and creative fun to Water Street Studios

Local events

Oct 10, 2025

October brings hands-on art and creative fun to Water Street Studios

Water Street Studios in Batavia is offering a month of creative fall workshops — from watercolor and collage to pumpkin carving — inviting the community to make art together this October.

Sam Kraft

MDW’s slate of fall events focused on reflection, creativity, and connection

Local events

Oct 6, 2025

MDW’s slate of fall events focused on reflection, creativity, and connection

The Modern Domestic Woman (MDW) has planned a series of October and November events designed to bring women together for thoughtful conversation, creative expression, and personal growth.

Sam Kraft

Healing Gardens celebrates 20 years with fall event

Local events

Oct 6, 2025

Healing Gardens celebrates 20 years with fall event

Healing Gardens in St. Charles will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special fall event on October 12 featuring live choir music, free plants, and a yoga class.

Sam Kraft

Vintage Shop Hop returns to Tri-Cities area this weekend

Local events

Sep 29, 2025

Vintage Shop Hop returns to Tri-Cities area this weekend

The semi-annual Vintage Shop Hop returns October 3–4, with vintage and antique shops across the Tri-Cities joining a two-day road-trip shopping event.

Sam Kraft

Fun fall events at Morton Arboretum in October

Local events

Sep 27, 2025

Fun fall events at Morton Arboretum in October

The Morton Arboretum is offering a full lineup of fall events and weekly foliage updates throughout October, making it a prime time to visit the Lisle grounds.

Sam Kraft

Batavia Chamber to honor Richard Clark of "Area Code: Batavia" with Dallesasse Award

Local events

Sep 16, 2025

Batavia Chamber to honor Richard Clark of "Area Code: Batavia" with Dallesasse Award

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Richard Clark — founder of Area Code Audio and host of Area Code: Batavia — with the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award at the Chamber Cheers event on October 2.

Sam Kraft

2025 Oktoberfest events in the Tri-Cities area

Local events

Sep 8, 2025

2025 Oktoberfest events in the Tri-Cities area

Breweries, bars, and other establishments in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and nearby communities have a variety of fall Oktoberfest events lined up for the coming weeks.

Sam Kraft

Monthly support groups launch in Batavia for caregivers and those living with dementia

Local events

Sep 8, 2025

Monthly support groups launch in Batavia for caregivers and those living with dementia

New monthly support groups for caregivers and those living with dementia will begin September 15 at the Elderday Adult Day Program in Batavia.

Sam Kraft

Local beekeepers share wisdom at state conference

Local events

Aug 29, 2025

Local beekeepers share wisdom at state conference

Batavia beekeepers shared lessons on sustainability, healing, and hive care during the Illinois State Beekeepers Association conference.

Sam Kraft

"Great Orb Hunt" to return bigger and better this fall

Local events

Aug 27, 2025

"Great Orb Hunt" to return bigger and better this fall

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Fine Line Creative Arts Center are bringing back the Great Orb Hunt Sept. 4–30, hiding 150 handcrafted orbs in St. Charles and Batavia.

Sam Kraft

Local events

Tickets are on sale for Batavia’s first Step into Spring wine walk

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a Batavia extravaganza

Classic rock concert aims to restock local food pantries this winter

River Corridor Foundation announces the 2026 winter lecture series

New Years Eve 2025 in the Tri-Cities: Parties and specials

Primrose Farm in St. Charles rolls out a full slate of winter activities

Holiday lights adventures near the Tri-Cities in 2025

North Pole pop-up brings cozy holiday fun to downtown Batavia

Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers free nature series

A festive book-lover’s trolley set to roll through the Tri-Cities

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva brings Christmas season to life

Geneva Women's Club plans Holiday Craft Fair

Batavia indoor market shifts to Sturdy Shelter Brewing, starts November 1

Geneva joins nationwide "Artists Sunday" celebration with local art road rally

“Confidently You” Brings Together Fashion, Color, and Wellness in Geneva

October brings hands-on art and creative fun to Water Street Studios

MDW’s slate of fall events focused on reflection, creativity, and connection

Healing Gardens celebrates 20 years with fall event

Vintage Shop Hop returns to Tri-Cities area this weekend

Fun fall events at Morton Arboretum in October

Batavia Chamber to honor Richard Clark of "Area Code: Batavia" with Dallesasse Award

2025 Oktoberfest events in the Tri-Cities area

Monthly support groups launch in Batavia for caregivers and those living with dementia

Local beekeepers share wisdom at state conference

"Great Orb Hunt" to return bigger and better this fall

Tri-Cities Central