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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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Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre •  Apr 29 – Jun 14

Set on a tropical island during World War II, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Paramount Theatre follows U.S. military personnel through romance, drama, and…

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The Second City Laughing for all the Wrong Reasons at Copley Theatre

Copley Theatre •  May 28 – Jun 20

Celebrating its 67th anniversary in 2026, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is thrilled to return to Paramount’s Copley Theatre with their…

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

McCullough Park •  Jun 06 @ 8:30AM

Paddle the Fox River at Aurora’s Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race! Choose your course, race solo or with a team, and enjoy a festive finish at…

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