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This December, the Town of Aurora invites residents and community members to embrace the spirit of sustainability and eco-friendly living with our exciting Holiday Eco Challenge! Join us in making a positive impact on the environment while celebrating the festive season.

How to Participate:

Download our specially crafted Holiday Eco Challenge Bingo Card and embark on a month-long journey of sustainable actions. The Bingo card is filled with eco-friendly activities designed to bring joy to the...

Experience the magic of the holidays at Aurora’s Christmas Market. This outdoor, evening market is here for six days, over two weekends at the beginning of December. Get warm and cozy with a hot drink, roam the market and experience the quaint, small-town charm that Aurora’s Christmas Market has to offer.

WHEN:

Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, 2023
Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10, 2023
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE:

Aurora Town Park
49 Wells Street

WHAT:

Bring your loved ones to Aurora Town...

‘Future Grounds’ Public Art Mentorship Opportunity with Oddside Arts.

Aurora Town Square, in collaboration with the Aurora Cultural Centre and Oddside Arts
invites artists aged 16 to 24, regardless of their level of experience and background, to participate in ‘Future Grounds’, a remarkable public art opportunity.

‘Future Grounds’ seeks to engage eight young artists in a transformative mentorship program to
design a series of temporary, large-scale public art installations. These artworks will be...

Enjoy the lights, music and magic of the holiday season as Santa Claus makes his annual visit to Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars Parade. This evening parade is full of beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching, a few special guests and Santa Claus!

WHEN:

Saturday, November 25, 2023
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

WHERE:

The parade will travel southbound along Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive.

WHAT:

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful holiday parade filled with lights,...

The Town of Aurora’s 2023 budget document has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

The GFOA awards are given to municipalities who meet the highest government budgeting and financial reporting standards. This was the first time the Town has applied for the award and winning is a testament to the Town’s commitment to excellence in business planning and financial reporting.

“This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental...