THROUGH APRIL 21

Da at Riverfront Playhouse, Riverfront Playhouse, 11 S. Water St., Aurora, 8 p.m. Charlie, a middle-aged writer, goes back to Ireland for his father’s funeral where he finds himself face-to-face with his father’s ghost.  Information: (630) 897-9496.

MARCH 28

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, St Charles, 9-10 a.m.,  ages 1-6 with parent. Decorate your own bunny-face pancake for breakfast. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and end the event with the Bunny Hop. Information: (630) 402-1919.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Tips from the Latest Research, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational program, White Oak, 1300 Spring Street, South Elgin, 6 p.m., free. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Information:  815-744-0804 or register online at www.alz.org/illinois.

MARCH 29

Museums After Dark, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora, 5-8 p.m. Aurora Museums welcome visitors to downtown Aurora after hours on three Thursdays highlighting STEAM activities for all ages. Families are encouraged to pick up a museum passport and have it stamped at all locations in order to enter a raffle for a museum membership. Aurora Regional Fire Museum, SciTech Hands On Museum, G.A.R. Museum, The Pierce Center and Santori Public Library will all stay open late. Information: (630) 256-4140.

MARCH 30

SciTech Egg Drop, SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora. School’s out, and SciTech is open for the Annual EGG-cellent Egg Drop. Test your design against gravity to keep your egg safe on a drop from 40 feet high in the air. Information: (630) 859-3434.

MARCH 31

Super SciTech Saturday: Women in STEM, SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora. Learn about the women involved in STEM learning. Visit scitechmuseum.org or call (630) 859-3434 for more information.

Batavia Downtown Egg Hop, Batavia River Walk, Houston St. at Island, Batavia, 9:30-noon. Hop around downtown businesses to find eggs for prizes. Family fun includes free entertainment, games and activities. Pick up egg collecting bag and a map at Peg Bond Center or this free family event. Information: 630-761-3528.

Super SciTech Saturday: Women in STEM, SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora.  Learn about the women involved in STEM learning. Information: 630-859-3434.

Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Prairie Farm, Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn, 11 a.m. Two eggs hunt sections for age groups. The first section is for children ages 5 and under. And the second section if for children 6 – 11. The sections will be clearly labeled and roped off. Heritage Prairie Farm Attendants will be on hand to assist with the event. Information:  www.heritageprairiefarm.com/journal/easter-egg-hunt-2018/

APRIL 3

Mayor Irvin’s First State of the City,  Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, 6:30 p.m., free. Aurora’s three chambers of commerce are collaborating to host Mayor Richard C. Irvin’s first State of the City address next month also marks the one year anniversary of Mayor Irvin’s historic election in 2017, and the 50th year commemoration of the Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination in April 1968. Reserve a seat by registering at www.aurora-il.org/StateOfTheCity or call 630-256-3010. 

“Far From the Madding Crowd,” Aurora University’s Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, 7 p.m.  A British-American dramatic film based on the 1874 novel by Thomas Hardy. The film, which stars Carey Mulligan, demonstrates the limitations placed on British women in the 19th century. Register online for this free film. Information: 630-844-4924.

APRIL 4

Transformation: The Narrative in Rick Bartow’s Art, Schingoethe Center of Aurora University, 1315 Prairie St., Aurora, 7 p.m. Join moderator and director of the Schingoethe Center Meg Bero and a panel of guests as they explore the art of Rick Bartow in depth. Register in advance for this free event.  Information: 630-844-4924

Michael Bolton, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street St., St. Charles. Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and Social Activist, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. Information:  www.arcadalive.com/event/michael-bolton/

APRIL 5

Senior Stroll at Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 State Rt. 31, Batavia, 10 a.m.-noon., free.  Seniors are invited to join District naturalists each month on a leisurely stroll through a Kane County forest preserve. Learn about the natural and cultural history of each preserve. The strolls last about an hour, with social time and refreshments following the walk. No registration required. Information: 630-232-5980.

APRIL 5-8

Shen Yun at the Paramount, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Shen Yun’s unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. Information: 630-896-6666.

APRIL 6

First Fridays Aurora, Downtown Aurora.  Multiple venues in downtown Aurora open with art, music, and more. Free entrance, free art viewing, free trolley rides, free fun. For more information and for a map of participating venues call 630-256-3167.

APRIL 6-8

Whose Wives Are They Anyway?, Waubonsee Community College Auditorium, S783 State Rt. 47, Sugar Grove, $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.  Presented by Community Education and The Fox Country Players. Information: 630-466-2360.

APRIL 7

Swing Assembly at the Roundhouse, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, 9 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for an incredible night of music. Informatoin: 630-264-2739.

Spring Craft Fair, John Stewart Elementary School, 817 Prairie Valley St, Elburn, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Elburn Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it’s 4th Annual Spring Craft Fair. Information: 630-365-2295.

APRIL 7-8

Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine and Jukebox Show, Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center and Ballroom, 4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles. An antique show featuring 300-plus booths in two exhibition halls offering items including jukeboxes, pinball machines, arcade games, slot machines, neon signs, coke machines and signs, circus and carnival items, antique gas pumps, gum ball machines and much more. Information: 815-353-1593 or visit www.chicagolandshow.com

Springtime on the Farm, Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles, 12-4 p.m. As winter winds down, farms begin to bustle with activity. Babies are born, planting begins and spring cleaning starts. Help the farmers get ready. Shell corn, make butter and assist with chores. Information: 630-513-4370 or visit www.primrosefarmpark.com

APRIL 8

Historic Homes of St. Charles Trolley Tour. The St. Charles Park District and the St. Charles History Museum team up to bring you an trolley tour of historic homes, exploring the historic Pottawatomie Park District to learn about some of the earliest settlers, some of our most influential early citizens, and how Pottawatomie Park evolved into the recreation destination it is today. Information: 630-584-6967.

APRIL 13

Jay Leno, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, 8 p.m. For more than two decades Jay Leno dominated the airwaves, winning an Emmy and a slew of other awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His name is synonymous with quality entertainment that’s fun for the whole family.  Information: 630-896-6666.

Batavia’s Second Fridays, Wilson Street, downtown Batavia, 6-9 p.m. A night full of food, art, music, fun and so much more. Businesses within the downtown area offer nontraditional programming. Information: 630) 761-3528.

APRIL 14

Kite Day – Flying For Kids, Mt. St. Mary’s Park, Route  31, South of Prairie Street, St. Charles, noon-2 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful spring day along the river with your family. Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite kite. Information: www.stcparks.org

–Kane County Calendar of Events March 28 – April 14–