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Call to Artists: New gateway mural RFP, proposals due Feb. 12
Aurora Downtown’s Streetscape committee will be funding a second gateway mural designed to welcome visitors into downtown. The organization of downtown business and property owners is seeking artists for proposals due February 12. The theme of the mural will be

Love Local Days from Feb 1-14 in downtown Aurora
Love is in the air! Visit downtown shops and restaurants from Feb. 1 to Feb. 14 and enjoy fun giveaways, raffle prizes, and local shopping at its best. Starting on Monday, February 1 until Sunday, February 14, shop downtown merchants

Art and Market Aurora opens Jan. 23, brings indoor market to downtown
Art and Market Aurora is a new indoor market opening at Society 57 on January 23. 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

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

Virtual+ First Fridays includes Cocoa Non-Crawl in downtown Aurora
It’s Virtual+ (that’s a plus) First Fridays on December 4 in downtown Aurora. There will be both virtual and in person options plus everyone is encouraged to participate in the Cocoa Non-Crawl. True, we’ll miss out on the big, festive

December specials kick off “Aurora Express” in downtown Aurora
This December, visit downtown Aurora for “Aurora Express,” a themed, festive holiday display featuring storefronts decorated with trains and other modes of transportation from yesteryear to today. Enjoy art by local artists in storefront windows and local photography on display
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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.