Thursday, July 31, 2025

6:30 PM 8:00 PM

“Enjoy an evening of 19th century magic, or conjuring as it was known then. Professor DR Schreiber brings the early world of magic to life with a captivating performance rooted in the history of illusion, science, and spectacle. Don’t miss this enchanting evening where the past truly comes alive—one illusion at a time.”

Suggested Donation of $10

August 9th & 10th

An annual town event put on by the City of Aurora with support of local businesses. Join the fun at the parade, concerts in the park, markets, half price admission to the museum and more!

August 9th & September 13th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

In the summers we invite varying vendors to set up on Main Street to add even more to the Aurora shopping experience! Vendors are set up from 9 am to 4 pm on the set Saturday’s.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

6:00 PM 7:30 PM

“From funeral coaches to appropriate colors to wear, memorial art and keepsake mementos -- American mourning changed drastically over the course of the 19th century. Some practices are still recognized today, and some have become strikingly unfamiliar, even peculiar. Explore how grief was displayed in a rapidly changing century with special presenter Tammara Hodge.”

Opens Oct. 10th

Every year the Aurora Colony Museum hosts a showcase of new and old quilts. Stay tuned to see the theme for their 53rd year!

At the Aurora Colony Museum

The first weekend in November is when most shops will have their vintage holiday collections out and ready to shop!

In Aurora at participating shops

Enjoy a stress-free shopping atmosphere at locally owned businesses in town! Most shops offer sales and deals for this weekend in hopes that community members will support our small businesses.

Aurora’s main event in town is the Wine & Chocolate walk! Get some holiday shopping done at locally owned businesses while tasting wines from local wineries. Shops will be sampling desserts and snacks as well.