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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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November 2009
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Ike Slept Here: The Fitzsimons Story - More Info
August 18 - November 08 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
The story of the Fitzsimons medical complex is intertwined with the history of the U.S. military as well as Aurora itself. Using historical photographs and artifacts, the exhibit traces the development of Gutheil Nursery into an Army hospital worthy of a recovering president. Today, it stands as a state-of-the-art medical campus. Free admission. Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Festival of Wreaths - More Info
November 03 - December 11 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Bid on holiday wreaths designed by local businesses, organizations and individuals. All proceeds benefit the Aurora History Museum. For the first time, bidding is available on the museum's Web site starting Nov. 3, with photos to view. Bidding also may be done on site. Contact 303-739-6667 for more information.
Veterans Salute - More Info
November 04 Luncheon; call for exact times
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 7711 E. Academy Blvd. at Lowry Aurora 80230
At the City of Aurora's 15th annual Veterans Salute, more than 600 veterans and their families, military, community and civic leaders and others will honor the more than 25 million living veterans who have served our nation in history and today. Buy tickets early to assure seating. Contact 303-739-7950 for more information. Contact 303-739-7950 for more information.
Holidays at the Homestead
November 05 - December 06 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Gully Homestead at DeLaney Farm 200 S. Chambers Road Aurora 80017
The annual sale at the 1870 Gully Homestead will feature handmade crafts, gifts, antiques and primitives, including clothes, specialty food items, ornaments and more. Sip cider and munch on a cookie while browsing the wares in this historic setting. Contact 303-326-8630 for more information.
Road to Recovery -- Housing Fair
November 07 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rangeview High School Commons Area 17599 E Iliff Ave Aurora
Presented by: Congressional Offices of Ed Perlmutter & Mike Coffman Other Participants are the Aurora Assn of Realtors, Colorado Foreclosure Hotline, and the City of Aurora's Community Development Division. Various lenders and servicers will be available to meet directly with borrowers and offer assistance. Housing counselors will meet with other homeowners not represented by participating lenders. There will be also be speakers on foreclosure prevention options, short sales and other housing option. Contact Aurora Association of Realtors, 303-369-5549 for more information.
ASO presents "Mighty Russia" - More Info
November 07 7:30 p.m.
Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road Aurora 80015
From Tchaikovsky to Mussorgsky, Russia has a fantastic history of amazing music. Join the ASO in a memorable evening paying tribute to the Russian nationalistic composers of the past 150 years. Featuring Violin Concerto in A minor by Alexander Glazunov, “Polish” Symphony No. 3 in D major by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Overture to Kovanchina (”Dawn on the Moscow River”) by Modest Mussorgsky. Tickets are $12 ($9 students/seniors), and are available in advance by phone or online or at the door. Contact 303-873-6622 for more information.
East End Arts District Winter Art Walk - More Info
November 13 5 to 9 p.m.
Start at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library/Municipal Services Center 9898 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora 80010
Discover the East End Arts District at this semi-annual art walk, a self-guided tour that showcases galleries and artist studios in Aurora's 16-block arts district. Explore exhibits of pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, prints, sculpture, fiber arts and performing arts. Member galleries and artist studios have refreshments, demonstrations and artists on site. Start your at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library/Municipal Services Center info stop, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., to pick up a map and grab a free pedi-cab ride through the district. Contact 720-333-2617 for more information.
Triple the Arts Fun Weekend
November 13 - November 15 Art Exhibit Reception: Nov. 13, 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Pottery and Quilt Sale, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Exhibit at Aurora History Museum; Pottery and Quilt Sale at Aurora Center for Active Adults
Invest in the arts in Aurora from Nov. 13 to 15 and save on theater ticket prices at the same time with the city of Aurora’s Triple the Arts Fun Weekend. Purchase just one item from either the Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit Opening Reception Nov. 13 or the Aurora Potters’ Guild Pottery and Quilt Sale Nov. 14, and receive 25 percent off one ticket to The Aurora Fox’s production of “Fully Committed,” which opens Nov. 13. Purchase one item from both the art exhibit opening and the pottery and quilt sale, and get 50 percent off one ticket to “Fully Committed.” Contact Joan Peterson, 303-739-6520 for more information.
Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit & Sale - More Info
November 13 - December 19 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
View juried exhibits of paintings, photography and miniatures by artists of local, regional and national importance at the 15th annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit. Some of the artists will be available at a wine and cheese reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 to discuss their work. Artwork will be for sale throughout the exhibit, and 30 percent of proceeds will help fund cultural programs in Aurora. Contact 303-739-6666 for more information.
Fully Committed - More Info
November 13 - December 20 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 10 and 17 only)
The Aurora Fox Studio Theater 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora 80010
This funny one-act play follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the reservation phone line for Manhattan's premier restaurant. Featuring Greg Price as 40 wildly diverse characters, this maniacal romp is a must see. Contact 303-739-1970 for more information.
Aurora Potters Guild Pottery & Quilt Sale
November 14 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora Center for Active Adults 30 Del Mar Circle Aurora 80010
Discover unique, handmade pottery and quilts created by local artists. Contact 303-739-7950 for more information.
2009 Nets for the Amazon - More Info
November 15 2 p.m.
Aurora Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Malaria is mankind's number one health threat, infecting between 300 and 500 million people each year, resulting in more than three million deaths annually. It's also the number one killer of children under the age of 10 worldwide, exceeding all other known diseases. Dennis Cline shares how to make a difference. Free. No registration required. Contact 303-739-6600 for more information.
Public Meeting -- Five Year Consolidated Plan Review - More Info
November 17 6 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and Municipal Services Center 9898 E. Colfax Avenue Aurora
A public meeting will be held for residents to review and provide comments on the DRAFT Five Year Consolidated Plan (2010 -2014) which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval on December 15, 2009. The Consolidated Plan is the application for Aurora’s Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency Shelter Grant funds. Contact Paul Andrus 303-739-7938 for more information.
Plains Conservation Center - More Info
November 18 Noon to 1 p.m.
Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora 80012
Learn how this organization came to be and several opportunities to discover your local prairie. Bring a lunch. $4 ($3 Aurora residents) Contact To register, call 303-326-8650. for more information.
Ward III Town Meeting for Nov 19 -- Cancelled
November 19 Future locations, dates and times—will be listed as soon as they are available.
Future Ward III Town Meetings are currently being scheduled and the meeting details—locations, dates and times—will be listed as soon as they are available. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Ward VI Town Meeting
November 19 - November 19 7 p.m.
Tallyns Reach Library 23911 E. Arapahoe Road Aurora 80016
Join Council Member Bob Broom for a discussion on issues affecting Ward VI. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
Ward IV Town Meeting
November 19 - November 19 6:30 p.m.
Fire Station 11 2291 S. Joliet Street Aurora 80014
Join Council Member Molly Markert for a discussion on issues affecting Ward IV. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.
A Christmas Story - More Info
November 27 - December 20 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
The Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora 80012
It's Christmas time in the mid-1940s and all nine-year-old Ralphie wants under the tree is a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. But the consistent response to his determined pleas is "You'll shoot your eye out!" If you liked the movie, you'll love the stage play with the same school bully, the exploding furnace, the private chat with Santa, and of course, Mr. Parker's prized and very unique lamp. Contact 303-873-6622 for more information.