Holiday Free Fun in Aurora

UPCOMING EVENTS

Plan ahead. Reserve tickets, sign-up online, or do a little research before attending these events and activities to get the best experience!

Holiday Fashion Show 
When: November 14
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Get inspo for the perfect holiday outfit at Stanley's Holiday Fashion Show featuring looks from Stanley retailers! Bring the whole family for an energetic show celebrating all things fashion and creative! 

Small Business Saturday at Stanley 
When: November 30
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Stanley Marketplace! Enjoy supporting Stanley's 50+ local businesses while celebrating the holidays! Bring the family for a fun outing, holiday shopping, and checking out exciting activities like the silent disco, Tour of Trees, fun performances by the Bflatirons Acapella Group, and getting pictures with Santa! 

First Fridays at Stanley Marketplace
When: December 6
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Check out First Fridays at Stanley Marketplace, where you can celebrate all things local! Bring your friends and discover exciting art pieces and works, plus indulge in all the late-night shopping fun at Stanley retailers!

Find more First Friday dates here!

Rangeview Craft Fair 
When: November 23 
Where: Rangeview High School | Directions

Celebrate the holidays at the Rangeview Craft Fair! Whether you need holiday decorating inspiration, the perfect wreath for your door, or need to grab festive treats for your holiday party, the craft show has you covered! 

Mochas & Merch
When: November 30
Where: Milly's Community Cafe | Directions

Shop Small Business Saturday with Mochas & Merch! Milly's Community Cafe is hosting a fun celebration to support incredible entrepreneurs in our community. Get ahead on your holiday shopping with coffee, food, prizes, and amazing vendors! 

Small Business Saturday Winter Market
When: November 30
Where: La Victoria Healing Kitchen | Directions

Celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30 at La Victoria Healing Kitchen for a festive winter market! Shop all things locals, from treats to handmade goods and much more! Get ahead on your holiday shopping and support our community's incredible locally-owned businesses! 

Holiday Market at Six Cap
When: December 7
Where: Six Capital Brewing | Directions

Holiday markets have touched down in Aurora! What better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to Six Cap for its 1st annual Holiday Pop-up Market? Browse through cool finds, all created by local artists and vendors. Don't forget to check out the delicious food and drink specials, too! 

Grandview Craft Fair
When: December 7
Where: Grandview High School | Directions

Join the Aurora community for another fun craft fair to help get you ahead on your holiday shopping! Everyone is invited to this fun, free event! From shopping for delicious baked goods, holiday decor, crafts, artwork, and more, this is a fun local market to visit this season! 

Santa's Grand Arrival & Tree Lighting
When: November 16
Where: Town Center at Aurora | Directions

Santa is making his grand arrival in Aurora and is parking his sleigh at the Town Center at Aurora! Enjoy this free event to celebrate the holidays and enjoy more fun by exploring the holiday market, Christmas carolers, hot cocoa and treats, photos with Santa, and an elf workshop! 

Southlands Hometown Parade 
When: November 23
Where: Southlands | Directions

Southland's annual Hometown Parade is an Aurora favorite and the whole community is invited to kick off the holiday season with an exciting parade! 

Free Santa Photos
When: November 23, 25 - 27
Where: Southlands | Directions

Southlands offers four special days of Free Photos with Santa every season! You don't want to miss out! Visits are by reservation only; make yours today, here!

Southlands Holiday Market
When: November 29 - 30
Where: Southlands | Directions

Kick off the holidays with fun shopping at Southland's Holiday Market! It's going to be a jolly good time, so come out and support our local business while enjoying hot cocoa while you browse!

Noon Year's Eve
When: December 30
Where: Southlands | Directions

Ring in 2025 with joy and excitement at Southlands Noon Year’s Eve! Join in cheerful toasts, engaging activities, and fantastic giveaways, ensuring a lively afternoon to kick off your New Year celebrations in style!

The Grand Celebration & Festival of Wreaths
When: November 6 - December 6. Grand Celebration on November 16
Where: Aurora History Museum | Directions

Get festive this season with a trip to the Aurora History Museum, which celebrates the Festival of Wreaths all month! Check out fun wreaths made by community partners inside the gallery, and support the museum by voting for your favorite wreath! 

Extend the celebrations with the Aurora History Museum's Grand Celebration on November 16. Celebrate its 45th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Trolley Trailer #610! This is a festive event not to be missed! Enjoy mixing and mingling over holiday treats and explore more artifacts from the museum's archive while seeing performances from Aurora Hearts Dancers, Vio the Violinist, and Nepali Dancers. Tickets are free, and guests can donate if they wish! All proceeds are going towards a new archival storage facility. 

Holiday Tree Lighting 
When: December 3
Where: Aurora Municipal Center | Directions

Embark on a festive journey at the Holiday Tree Lighting with the City of Aurora! Be captivated as thousands of lights illuminate the night. Bring the family to revel in holiday-themed activities, indulge in treats, savor live entertainment, and anticipate a special visit from a renowned guest! Make the Holiday Tree Lighting a December must-do, and kick off your month with enchanting celebrations!

Merry Maker's Market (during Holiday Tree Lighting)
When: December 3
Where: Aurora Municipal Center | Directions

Experience the festive magic beyond the Holiday Tree Lighting – make your way to the Merry Maker’s Market at Aurora Central Library! As the holidays unfold, dive into the inaugural Merry Maker's Market – your ultimate one-stop shop brimming with local and regional vendors. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with a diverse selection of unique finds!

USAF Academy Band Presents: "Holly & Ivy"
When: December 13
Where: Cherokee Trail High School | Directions

The USAF Academy Band presents its Holly & Ivy holiday concert for the whole community to experience! This exciting and free event is a perfect family fun event to get into the spirit. This special celebration will be celebrating various music traditions across the globe, with performances ranging from classical, pop, country, and jazz. Sing along and join in your favorite holiday songs! 

Holiday Fun at your Local Library

Marshmallow Animals & Hot Chocolate
When: November 27
Where: Mission Viejo Library | Directions

Bring the kiddos for a fun night crafting your favorite animals using pretzels and marshmallows and then enjoying your delicious creations with hot cocoa! 

Storytime and Pictures with the Grinch
When: December 7
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library | Directions  

In Whoville, they say that the Grinch's heart grew three sizes, and with so much warmth to give, the Grinch is making his way to Aurora for a special storytime session! Visit Tallyn's Reach Library for a special reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and keep a memorable phrase with the Grinch himself! 

Between the Notes: Holiday Recital
When: December 11
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library | Directions

Between the Notes is hosting its holiday recital, and the public is invited to groove to classic holiday tunes and more! 

Movie & Popcorn: The Grinch (PG, 2018)
When: December 11
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library | Directions

Watch our favorite green humbug of the season with popcorn at Tallyn's Reach Library! 

Odes of Winter
When: December 17
Where: Aurora Central Library | Directions

Learn more about poems and odes taught by Aurora Poet Laureate Ahja Fox! Embrace the winter and holiday season by crafting your own ode letters!

Aurora Rhythms 2024: The Bishop's Wife Live Radio Play
When: December 19
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Library | Directions

Enjoy a holiday play of The Bishop's Wife presented! This exciting performance brings you back to the heyday of live radio from the the 30s and beyond. Take a seat and have a festive time watching a supernatural romantic comedy this holiday season. 

Afternoon "Tea" with Alice in Winterland
When: December 21
Where: Aurora Central Library | Directions

Sit down with hot cocoa and cider for an afternoon "Tea" with the Aurora Dance Hearts for a fun performance of "Alice in Wonderland." 

Noon Year's Eve
When: December 28
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library | Directions

Kick off the New Year's celebrations with Noon Year's Eve at Tallyn's Reach Library! Get ready to celebrate with a glass of bubbly, crafts, a magic show, and the must-see countdown! 

*Call for registration! 

Visit Aurora is here to help you navigate all things holiday season! If you’re looking for more things to do in Aurora this month, visit our events page.