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Shedd Aquarium

Sunken Garden

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora, IL 60505

Gardens

View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.

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A Christmas Carol at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre •  Nov 11 – Jan 03

Rediscover the magic of the holiday season with A Christmas Carol at Paramount Theatre!

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Christkindlmarket Aurora

RiverEdge Park •  Nov 20 – Dec 24

Visit Christkindlmarket in its new Aurora location this holiday season!

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The Second City Nut Cracking Holiday Revue at Copley Theatre

Copley Theatre •  Nov 20 – Dec 23

Dash on through the snow (even though we don’t get snow anymore) to The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue!

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