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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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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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