Aurora Museum Week is going virtual. The popular, family-friendly week that runs from June 8 to 13 celebrating Aurora museums will be online this summer. Participating museums will be highlighted on an assigned day of the week starting on Monday,
We invite you to stay home, order in, and join us for Virtual First Fridays on June 5. There are opportunities to chalk your sidewalk, view virtual galleries, see a live music performance, engage in a conversation, and more. 4
We have the best community. I hope that everyone feels that way no matter where they live, however there is something undeniable about Aurora’s spirit of community. We saw it big on June 1, the day after about two dozen
As Aurora and the entire state prepares to move into Phase 3 under the Restore Illinois framework, several businesses will start to reopen in downtown. Salons are starting to accept appointments again, and outdoor dining at restaurants will begin. Retail
We’re celebrating Carry Out Days every Wednesday and Fridays in May, and we’re ready to party. From hearty vegan bowls to tempting tacos and guacamole to crispy fish and chips, Aurora Downtown has carry-out covered. Curbside pickup and delivery, too.
Enjoy all the art, music, and more that happening at Virtual First Fridays on May 1. Click on the button links below to experience it from home. Visit Aurora Downtown and participating venues on Facebook for live video throughout the evening. Participate
Oxie Affordable Optical Oxie Affordable Optical is an independently run optical retail shop in downtown Aurora. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Mia Corriea has been trying to do the best she can in serving her customers under the circumstances. Although
The Aurora Downtown COVID-19 Response Fund will distribute 35 COVID-19 relief grants totaling $12,250. Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit group of business and property owners, launched the fund earlier in April. The fund accepted grant applications from businesses located in SSA
Shortly after the mid-March COVID-19 shutdown and stay-at-home orders, my friend reminded me of what Mister Rogers’ mother said to him during scary times, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The friend is Sheli
Aurora Downtown invites locals to play a Bingo game designed around the stay-at-home order. The simplified version of Bingo encourages participants to get four boxes in a row of things like ordering carry-out, maintaining social distance, and attending a virtual
