Downtown’s beautiful historical setting transports residents and visitors to an old-fashioned, bona fide hometown feel offering stunning Holiday fun.

Aurora’s downtown restaurant scene and retailers are in full swing offering unique gifts, delicious dining experiences, and shopping deals.  Stroll our downtown and enjoy the hustle and bustle while discovering one-of-a-kind local shops and museums.  Besides dining and shopping, Aurora’s rich Arts & Entertainment scene rivals offerings usually only available in the “big cities.”

So throughout this Holiday Season in Aurora, make sure to also visit & enjoy:

• The annual Cocoa Crawl on December 6st from 5 pm – 9 pm.  Mugs are selling fast.  Don’t miss out.

• Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at their favorite downtown hangout at the historical Aurora Regional Fire Museum on December 7th and December 14th  between 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Stop by, say hi, get a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and relax with a viewing of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure movie.

• The Paramount’s production of Frozen is also playing. Make sure to get your tickets.

• The authentic German Christkindlmarket returns for its third season to RiverEdge Park offering over 50 charming retail booths through December 24th.

Ample and convenient parking is available throughout downtown ranging from free City lot parking and street parking to City garages maxing out at $5.00.