Entertainment Alternatives in Aurora Illinois

The Art Deco Paramount Theater opened in 1931 and was the first air-conditioned theater outside of Chicago. Magnificently restored in 1978, it now presents touring musicians, theatrical performances, improvisation, comedians, and a free film series in the summer.

Sci-Tech Hands-On Museum has dozens of exhibits exploring electricity, magnetism, chemistry, life sciences, light, and physics, which make scientific concepts understandable and fun for visitors. Traveling exhibits and an outdoor science park make the museum a destination for families, schools, and scouting groups.

In nearby Batavia is the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), a high energy physics lab conducting research of matter and energy. Visitors are welcome for tours of the facility and to enjoy the recreational and nature activities on its pairie land, featuring the lab's own herd of bison.

The Kane County Cougars make their home in nearby Geneva, who are currently the Single 'A' affiliate franchines of the Oakland Athletics. The team is extremely popular in this area, drawing over 500,000 fans each season. Most residents also support professional franchises in nearby Chicago, such as the Bears of the NFL, the Cubs and White Sox of MLB, the Bulls of the NBA, and the Blackhawks of the NHL.