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First Fridays Aurora features food trucks, all ages fun on May 7
First Fridays will feature nearly two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on May 7. The monthly event returned in April after going virtual for some dates last year. May’s event will have something for everyone, and includes
Proposed East Side gateway mural design selected for downtown Aurora
Aurora Downtown’s Streetscape committee selected a final design for a proposed East Side gateway mural. Artists Laura Lynne Kubicek and Catalina Diaz presented a final design that will be going forward to the city approval process. Aurora Downtown published a
Aurora Downtown offering grants to support small business efforts
Aurora Downtown’s Business Attraction and Retention (BAR) Committee is excited to offer a variety of grants established to help support businesses, property owners, and initiatives taking place in the downtown special service area (SSA One). In 2021, Aurora Downtown’s BAR
Black History Month: Celebrate Black-owned businesses in downtown Aurora
Aurora Downtown celebrates and honors Black History Month this February by highlighting some of our amazing Black-owned businesses in downtown Aurora. The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange Sophisticated You Crystal House Pure Skin Solutions “I had to make my own living
Art and Market Aurora brings indoor market to downtown
Art and Market Aurora is a new indoor market opening at Society 57. The market will feature both food and artisan vendors with all Covid-19 restrictions in place. A dozen market vendors will be on hand from 8 a.m. to
10 budget-friendly things to do this Winter in downtown Aurora
This winter, check out this list of fun and mostly free activities to do in downtown Aurora. Head out with your mask and enjoy some budget-friendly time in the City of Lights. 1. Strike a pose There’s a reason why
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We invite you to explore downtown Aurora while living in a socially responsible world. Dine outdoors. Order take-out. Enjoy curbside service. Shop our small businesses online or in person with masks on. Order gift cards. Tune into virtual events. Join us in staying strong and supporting local. We've got this.