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Phillips Park Zoo

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora, IL 60505

Zoos

See over 100 animals from 41 species.

Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.

In spring visit the Sunken Garden where more than 10,000 tulip bulbs bloom each year.

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First Fridays Aurora

Stolp Island •  Nov 07

First Fridays is a collective downtown open house with offerings of art, music, and more.

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical at The Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre •  Nov 12 – Jan 11

Experience the magic of the holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Paramount Theatre! Two WWII veterans-turned-performers team up with a sister act to save a…

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Christkindlmarket Aurora

RiverEdge Park •  Nov 21 – Dec 24

Visit Christkindlmarket in its new Aurora location this holiday season!

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