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Arthur Vazquez of Plano waves a Pride flag while watching the annual Pride Parade in downtown Aurora on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Annual Pride Parade in downtown Aurora seen as having impact around the Fox Valley: ‘This is important’

June 14, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

Seventh annual Pride Parade held Sunday in downtown Aurora.

Allison Yelaska of Aurora, a vendor at the Creativity at the Crossroads arts and crafts fair on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in North Aurora, shows off her work to Patty Meighan of Aurora, center, and her daughter Caroline Meighan of Woodland, Washington. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Dozens of vendors, site along Fox River draw visitors to North Aurora Creativity at the Crossroads

June 14, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

More than 60 artists and crafters were on hand for the Creativity at the Crossroads event Saturday at Riverfront Park in North Aurora.

A volunteer works to load food in the back of a vehicle during the Aurora Divine 9 Juneteenth Food Distribution event Friday, June 12, 2026, at Phillips Park in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Food distribution event at Phillips Park helps those in need in Aurora

June 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the food distribution was offered by Aurora in Black, the city of Aurora’s African American Heritage Advisory Board, the city of Aurora...

Beth Clark of Geneva makes a purchase at one of the vendors at the Wednesday evening version of the Batavia Farmers Market in 2024. The mid-week market will open for the season on Wednesday. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Mid-week farmers market to open for season in Batavia

June 8, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

The Wednesday evening version of the Batavia Farmers Market will open for the season on Wednesday, the Batavia MainStreet group has announced.

Craig Foltos, owner of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor in Batavia, left, talks while cutting the hair of Ken Jerome of Batavia during the Chop Around the Clock event in 2023. This year's edition of the annual 24-hour fundraiser for charity will be held at the barber shop beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia barber to offer kindest cut during 24-hour haircutting marathon to benefit charity

June 3, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

The iconic barber shop Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, at 7 E. Wilson St. in Batavia, is once again preparing for its annual Chop Around the Clock fundraising event set to begin...

The annual Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is set to be held Saturday, June 6, on the Fox River. (Fox Valley Park District)

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race set for Saturday on Fox River

June 2, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

The race features a six-mile course that begins in Batavia and a 10-mile course that starts in St. Charles, with the finish line in Aurora.

Concert-goes enjoy a show at Blackberry Farm in Aurora during a previous Live and Uncorked outdoor summer concert series. This year's series begins Thursday at the farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora. (Fox Valley Park District)

Summer concert series begins Thursday at Blackberry Farm in Aurora

June 1, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

The Fox Valley Park District's Live and Uncorked concert series returns for its 13th season on Thursday, district officials said.

Raju Kumal of Aurora and his children take part in the Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Pacifica Square shopping center in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Festival at Pacifica Square in Aurora celebrates culture, heritage and community

June 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was celebrated in a big way Saturday at Pacifica Square shopping center in Aurora.

A record number of runners take off Saturday, May 30, 2026, to begin the sixth annual Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run at Waubonsee Community College's Sugar Grove campus. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Record number take part in Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run in Sugar Grove

June 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Now in its sixth year, the event raises money for scholarships for those looking to attend Waubonsee Community College.

Ralph Lopez of Michigan-based Lopez Farms sells produce at the Aurora Farmers Market in 2024. Lopez Farms will once again take part in the market, which is set to open for the season June 6 in downtown Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora Farmers Market set to open for its 115th season

May 26, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

On Saturday, June 6, the city of Aurora will welcome back the longest-running farmers market in the state for its 115th season.

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