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Aurora has a wide variety of special events to entertain, educate and recreate the metro area's residents. Several of our larger events have won international awards from the International Festival and Events Association. The KidSpree festival has won six awards in the last year from this association, a testament to Aurora's outstanding special events.

All events listed on this page are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm any event listed on this Web page. The City of Aurora does everything possible to ensure that this listing of events remains accurate and up to date, but the city cannot be responsible for meeting changes or cancellations. Events listed here are not necessarily endorsed by the City of Aurora.

See our detailed calendar of events below.

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September 2010
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Amache: Colorado's Internment Camp - More Info
July 27 - October 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Aurora History Museum 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Learn about life at Colorado's World War II internment camp, which housed about 10,000 Japanese Americans from 1942 to 1945. Admission is free. Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Moving Portraits: Illustrating Native America - More Info
August 17 - October 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Explore Native American art from the West highlighting colorful depictions of movement, ceremony and natural life. Artists include Woodrow Wilson Crumbo, J.D. Roybal, Harrison Begay and others from the Hensler collection. Free admission. Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Ward V Town Meeting
September 02 - September 02 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Athenian Restaurant 15350 E. Iliff Ave. Aurora 80013
Please join Councilwoman Sue Sandstrom for a discussion of issues and new developments within the Ward V community. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Ward I Town Meeting
September 08 - September 08 6 to 8 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora 80010
Please join Council Member Melissa Miller for a discussion of topics and new developments effecting the Ward I community. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Ward III Town Meeting
September 08 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Best Western Hotel Conference Room 800 S. Abilene St. Aurora 80012
Please join Council Member Marsha Berzins for a discussion on issues and new developments within the Ward III community. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Roundtable: Energy Rebates - More Info
September 09 5 to 7 p.m.
Call to RSVP and find out location
Call 303-739-7280 to RSVP no earlier than two weeks prior to the event and acquire location of the event. Learn more about the city's energy efficiency and solar energy rebates and incentives funded via federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Suzanne Williams also will discuss the state's new solar community gardens legislation. Contact 303-739-7280 for more information.
Household Chemical Roundup - More Info
September 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One blocks north of Alameda Avenue and Potomac Street 13645 E. Ellsworth Ave. Aurora 80012
Aurora residents can drop off or recycle their unwanted household chemicals for free at this one-day event. Contact Mary Dawson, mdawson@auroragov.org or 303-739-7372 for more information.
Walk Where the Dinosaurs Walked - More Info
September 11 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at the Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
For ages 8 and older. Do you love hunting for dinosaurs? Hop on a bus and explore the Front Range for evidence of dinosaurs. See amazing rock formations, dinosaur footprints and cool fossils with geologist Dick Jensen. Wear walking shoes, and bring a camera and sack lunch. $21 ($16 Aurora residents) Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
North Region Community Recreation Center Public Meeting - More Info
September 14 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Aurora Center for Active Adults 30 Del Mar Circle Aurora 80010
The Aurora Residents for Recreation is conducting public meetings across Aurora in 2010 as a part of an extensive effort to obtain resident input to the feasibility analysis of recreation facilities in Aurora. In order to devise a successful plan for recreation facilities in Aurora, residents, neighbors, stakeholders, end-users, and customers must be engaged in the feasibility and design phase of the project. This is your opportunity to assist the Aurora Residents for Recreation in assuring that Aurora residents' needs for recreation services and facilities are met. Please try to attend these critical planning and public input meetings. Contact Bobbie McClure, 303-514-4357 for more information.
South Region Community Recreation Center Public Meeting - More Info
September 15 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tallyn's Reach Library 23911 E. Arapahoe Road Aurora 80016
The Aurora Residents for Recreation is conducting public meetings across Aurora in 2010 as a part of an extensive effort to obtain resident input to the feasibility analysis of recreation facilities in Aurora. In order to devise a successful plan for recreation facilities in Aurora, residents, neighbors, stakeholders, end-users, and customers must be engaged in the feasibility and design phase of the project. This is your opportunity to assist the Aurora Residents for Recreation in assuring that Aurora residents' needs for recreation services and facilities are met. Please try to attend these critical planning and public input meetings. Contact Lisa Thomas, 303-818-3609 for more information.
Hoffman Heights Lecture - More Info
September 15 Noon to 1 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Sam Hoffman, the self-described "Henry Ford of the home-building industry," was responsible for the development of Hoffman Heights. Learn about the home he created and the results of a recently completed, 12-month-long architectural survey of Hoffman Heights. Bring a lunch. $4 ($3 Aurora residents) Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Central Region Community Recreation Center Meeting - More Info
September 16 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Mrachek Middle School 1955 S. Telluride St. Aurora 80013
The Aurora Residents for Recreation is conducting public meetings across Aurora in 2010 as a part of an extensive effort to obtain resident input to the feasibility analysis of recreation facilities in Aurora. In order to devise a successful plan for recreation facilities in Aurora, residents, neighbors, stakeholders, end-users, and customers must be engaged in the feasibility and design phase of the project. This is your opportunity to assist the Aurora Residents for Recreation in assuring that Aurora residents' needs for recreation services and facilities are met. Please try to attend these critical planning and public input meetings. Contact Lodene McCray-Turner, 720-495-3333 for more information.
Discover Japan - More Info
September 18 1 to 4 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
For all ages. Learn about Japanese culture and traditions during this family focused event. Hear taiko drummers, watch artist demonstrations, experience folk dancing, learn origami and Japanese calligraphy, and much more. Tour the exhibit "Amache: Colorado's Internment Camp." $2 ($1 Aurora residents) Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Bark in the Park and Lundefest Too
September 19 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Expo Park 10955 E. Exposition Ave. Aurora 80012
This all-day dog fair features the Norwegian Lundehund Dog Show, which highlights some of the rarest dogs in the world, each with six toes on their front feet. The event also includes a Kids Corner with original canine crafts, Canine Good Citizen Testing (for a small fee), educational sessons on care of and safety around dogs, and demonstrations in junior handling, obedience, rally and agility. Spectators and well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to attend. Admission and activities are free. Contact 303-696-7106 for more information.
The Constitutional Convention - More Info
September 19 2 p.m.
Aurora Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Since its creation, more than 100 countries around the world have used the U.S. Constitution as a model for their own. It is not only the oldest written constitution of any government in the world, but it is also the shortest at 4,440 words. Despite its age, the Constitution is also a living document. This presentation addresses the effort to write the Constitution, the subject of slavery as addressed at that time, the Articles of Confederation, the Madison Plan, Hamilton’s Plan, the New Jersey Plan and more. Presented by Active Minds for Life. Free. Contact 303-739-6600 for more information.
Ward VI Town Meeting
September 21 7pm - 8:30pm
Shalom Park 14800 E. Belleview Drive Aurora 80015
Please join Council Member Bob Broom and guest speaker Sheriff Grayson Robinson for a discussion on the ballot issue concerning medical marijuana. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Ward IV Town Meeting
September 23 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Heather Ridge Country Club 13521 E. Iliff Ave. Aurora 80014
Please join Council Member Molly Markert for a discussion on issues and new developments within Ward IV. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Antique Appraisal Fair - More Info
September 25 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Call for a reserved event entrance time to have your antiques and collectibles evaluated by local appraisers. Bring dishes, jewelry, textiles, dolls, coins and more. All proceeds benefit the Aurora History Museum. $5 per time; five-item limit. Contact 303-739-6705 for more information.
Internment Film Series: Part I - More Info
September 26 1 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
For ages 12 and older. Discover the history and personal experiences of Japanese Americans interned at World War II relocation camps during this educational film series. Free. Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
The Midnight Judges: Marbury vs. Madison, Judicial Review - More Info
September 26 2 p.m.
Aurora Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
This free lecture is part of the Aurora Public Library's Power of One Perspective lecture series. President John Adams tried to extend his party's influence by appointing dozens of staunch Federalists to judgeships on the eve of Thomas Jefferson's inauguration. The first and most successful “court-packing” maneuver in American history unexpectedly led to the first Supreme Court case to overturn an act of Congress. Learn how the “weakest branch” of government gave itself veto power over the other two, how that power has been used (or abused?), and what the judiciary owes to John Adams. Presented by Margaret Uchner, coordinator of legal studies at the Community College of Aurora, and Tim Wilkerson, who teaches in the legal studies program at the college. Contact 303-739-6600 for more information.