Aurora’s 46th annual Puerto Rican Heritage Parade 2018 will be held in downtown Aurora, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on July 29.

THROUGH MID-NOVEMBER

Geneva French Market, brings farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more to downtown every Sunday from mid-April to mid-November. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Metra Train Station at Fourth and South streets.

JULY 25

Wine Down Wednesday Polo, Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, 34 Rance Road, 5-8 p.m. Late afternoon match open to the public.  All vehicles tailgate for the ultimate polo experience. Bring blankets, folding tables and chairs and your favorite foods. Visitors may bring their own or purchase beverages and food onsite. Information: 630-844-8271.

Marley’s 5th Birthday, Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Watch Marley receive his special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 p.m. Come sign his giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button. Normal admission fees apply. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/191142601670949/

JULY 26

Concerts in the Park: 7th Heaven, Lincoln Park, West Main Street at 4th Street, St. Charles. Lifelong friends committed to leaving it all out on the stage, this band plays dead on renditions of Def Leppard, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, Journey, U2 and more. Music delivered at a frenetic pace will drive audiences to literally be dancing in the streets. Information: 630-513-6200 or visit www.stcparks.org.

The Smithereens With Special Guest Vocalist Marshall Crenshaw, Arcada Theater, 105 E Main Street St. Charles. The Smithereens are an American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio (vocals and guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar and vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass guitar and vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums and percussion). This original lineup continued until 2006, when Mesaros left the band and Severo Jornacion took over on bass guitar. Information: 630-962-7000 or visit www.arcadalive.com

JULY 26-29

Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Volunteer Park , 85 S. Main St., Sugar Grove. 50th  anniversary of their annual festival commemorating sweet corn.

JULY 27-28

Ted Nugent, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, 8 p.m. To millions of music lovers, Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock and roll history as the guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing more than 6,400  concerts, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe. Information: www.arcadalive.com/event/ted-nugent-7-27/ or call 630-962-7000.

JULY 28

Super SciTech Saturday: The Flying Fox Foundation, SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora. Learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem. Up to four children admissions to the general museum are free with a paying adult. Hands-on activities available for $1 or all activities for $5. Information: 630-859-3434.

Oswego Beats & Eat, | 10 Main St. Oswego, 5 p.m. The event showcases the best musicians from around the region and throughout the country. Information: 630-554-3618.

JULY 29

46th annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Parade 2018, downtown Aurora, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 630-256-3167.

JULY 31

River Rhapsody Concert Series, Batavia Riverwalk, 100 Island Ave., Batavia, 7-8:30 p.m. Featuring songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, Herman’s Hermits, Cryan’ Shames, The Mamas and the Papas, Sonny and Cher and a unique tribute to the best ‘girl groups’ of the decade, SHiNDiG! delivers “true to the originals” renditions of the 45’s played on AM radio during this decade of great music. Information: 630-879-5235.

AUG. 1-5

Eat Aurora,  Aurora Downtown’s restaurant week features discounts and special menu items from Wednesday through Sunday during the first week of August. Also, check out Stolp Block Party at First Fridays on Aug. 3 on Stolp Avenue from Downer to Galena from 6 to 10 p.m. including food trucks, live music, live art, and more.

AUG. 2-5

Kendall County Fair, 10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville. Full of new and exciting events for the whole family. Enjoy the Truck and Tractor Pull, Western Speed Show, Carnival and Livestock Shows and many new exhibits for your family to enjoy. Fun contests every day. See also the Family Stage, Grandstand Shows and 4 H Auction. Information: 630-553-2860.

AUG. 3

First Fridays Aurora, various downtown venues, Aurora, 5 p.m. Stolp Avenue will be closed from Downer to Galena for live music, live art, pop up shop vendors and more. Live music by Scott Tipping and Ron Porter.

Dabylon, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, 9 p.m. abylon is a work in progress that has matured over the past ten years. Made up of a mixture of family members and long time friends from the West Side of Aurora. Check out homegrown Aurora talent at its finest. Information: 630-264-2739.

AUG. 3-5

North Aurora Days, Clock Tower Plaza, 19 S. Randall Rd., North Aurora,. Enjoy amusements, rides, games, food vendors, beer tent, live musical entertainment and fireworks at the Annual North Aurora Days Festival. Main Stage: School of Rock, Big Sugar, Breakfast Club, Ali Morgan, Southern Side Up, Friction, Serendipity and 7th Heaven. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday evening at 9:45 pm. Information: 630-897-8228.

–Kane County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 3–