The Scene - Kane County

After being on the market since April 2024, Graham's 318 Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva was sold to new owners – with the first floor tenant to be a French bistro, Bread & Vine.

The Geneva Arts Fair will feature fine art by artists from across the country. New this year is a community paint-by-number mural, which the public can help create.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.

The Rockett Mafia will perform with L.A. Guns Friday, July 25 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Lisa Ann Walter is known for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s smash hit “Abbott Elementary."

The new restaurant offers a wide range of authentic Indian cuisine, as well as an extensive beverage list featuring cocktails, mocktails and spirits that are flavor infused in-house.

The beloved summer event runs from July 24 through July 27, and will have live music, carnival, parade and much more.

Enjoy a refreshing margarita on National Tequila Day July 24 at the winners of Best Margarita in the 2025 Best of the Fox contest.

From DeKalb to Lemont, St. Charles to Woodstock, these independent suburban bookstores are perfect places to relax and browse.

Highlights include Taste of Glen Ellyn, Woodstock Truck 'N Food Show, DeKalb Corn Fest and Geneva's Festival of the Vine.

Geneva’s Third Street will feature 140 artists for the Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Arts Fair this weekend, officials said.

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

This year’s Mediterranean-inspired meal features oven-roasted chicken with Greek lemon sauces, roasted potatoes, and refreshing salads, all sourced from local restaurants.

Orleans is known for their timeless classic hits like “Dance with Me” and “Still the One,” both hits in 1976, as well as 1979’s “Love Takes Time.”

The show, which combines theater, circus and cabaret, will be at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora Friday, July 18, through Monday, July 21.

Slaughter and Great White will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Friday, July 18.

"True West" runs through Aug. 31 at Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The Aurora downtown area embraces its vibrant renaissance as the cultural heartbeat of the city.

More than 30 food trucks will line up in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a variety of cuisines.

From 2Toots to Pilot Pete's, here's a list of some themed restaurants for a fun-filled meal the whole family can enjoy.

It's time to mark calendars for upcoming seasons of entertainment coming to theaters near you.

The Kane County Fair will kick off its 156th year at 3 p.m. July 16 with a five-day schedule of 4-H animals, shows, fair food and carnival rides. The first day will be carnival only.

The St. Charles Public Library has a new art exhibit featuring the work of local photographers and artists Jack Armstrong and Jeanne Dyer, on display through August 2025.

The orchestra will perform “Raiders March,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” “E.T.,” “Superman,” “The Cowboys,” “Schindler’s List” and “Star Wars.”

The Midwest is full of beautiful national parks, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Enjoy live music, carnival, golf challenge, scavenger hunt and much more. The festival runs from July 11-13.

Don't miss the grand celebration and carnival at the Kane County Fairgrounds July 16-20.

This hilarious musical revue explores the joys of getting older and life as a senior.

Comedians scheduled to appear include Susan Rice, Matt Friend, Tacarra Williams and more.

Enjoy tasty appetizers at these noted Kane County dining establishments.

Taste a variety of beers while blindfolded and then vote for your favorite at the July 12 event in Carpentersville.

North Aurora's Brother Chimp Brewing offers a diverse selection of craft beer with a focus on traditional lagers, ales & Belgian-style brews.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The event is a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival weekend July 11-13.

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

From the northern suburbs to the Illinois Valley, the farm-to-table movement continues to grow, with restaurants partnering with local vendors for the freshest ingredients.

Next spring, Harbor House Paddle & Provisions could become a go-to stop for Kane County residents looking for exercise, coffee, drinks, a date night, live music and just about any other excursion.

The concert will feature dazzling costumes, infectious music and high-energy traditional folklore dances still performed in the villages of Mexico’s different regions.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

The two additional Unwind Wednesday events were added after the June event was so successful. Guests can enjoy a drink and live music on the 1st Street Plaza.

'Come From Away' tells the story of a group of stranded passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot.

You don't have to fight city traffic to enjoy a day at the beach in northern Illinois.

Enjoy themed food and cocktails while getting a spectacular view of the St. Charles fireworks.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation is raising funds for college scholarships by hosting Fay's Drive-Thru BBQ pork chop, chicken and grilled walleye dinners.

St. Charles' Unwind Wednesday concert series adds two new shows from 6-8:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 13, 2025, on the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.

Highlights include Yorkville's River Fest, Batavia's Windmill City Fest and many more.

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.