Church organist Ryan Russell will perform during a screening of a film regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema and horror.
City Hall-O-Ween is also returning for the ninth annual iteration.
Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids.
It's been six years since the parade, which celebrates the city's Hispanic culture, took to the streets of downtown Aurora.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Aurora.
Multiple events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth in Illinois's second-largest city.
Aurora is kicking off Pride Month with two celebrations this weekend.
The start of the 114th season of the Aurora Farmers Market is just around the corner.
Want to celebrate Easter with a nice brunch but don't want to cook? Restaurants in and around Aurora will be open to help.
Aurora will celebrate St. Patrick's Day the day before the observed holiday.
With the Year of the Snake, the city will celebrate a new speakeasy-style bar and a beloved sushi restaurant that moved to a new location.
The theme for Aurora's upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony will be based on his book "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community."
There is no shortage of options for New Year's Eve in Aurora, from dance parties with buffet dinners to a masquerade party.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will wave to Festival of Lights visitors as they leave Phillips Park on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Several Aurora restaurants are taking reservations for Christmas Eve dinners.
The drive-thru-style Christmas display, recognized as the oldest free one in Illinois, will feature religious and secular decorations.
Residents can drop off new, unwrapped gifts at several nearby locations, and they'll be delivered to children for the holidays.
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, Patch compiled a selection of tree farms near Aurora.
In Aurora, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
The West Aurora Choir will perform two madrigal concerts featuring meals cooked by culinary art students.
Whereas Black Friday tends to favor national brands and Cyber Monday focuses on online sales, Small Business Saturday supports local shops.
The postal worker helped the family's loved one during a crisis.
The German-themed outdoor holiday market will be open in Aurora until Christmas Eve.
"Not all heroes wear capes; some carry mailbags," Mayor Richard Irvin said of Jaylen Lockhart, who will light the city's Christmas tree.
Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Aurora will usher in the holiday season with the annual Christmas tree lighting, a nighttime parade and a new drone show.
For those who don't want to cook a big turkey dinner, some Aurora restaurants are offering catering and others are open on Thanksgiving.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.
City Hall's annual Halloween event is also returning for the eighth annual year before trick-or-treating hours kick in.
The event will feature food sampling, an award ceremony and special performances.
Whether you plan to carve or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Aurora.
The Pride Parade in downtown Aurora is a highlight of Pride Month in the city.
The Navy vet and Aurora native was injured on a destroyer ship in the Battle of Okinawa, the bloodiest of the war in the Pacific.
Fourth of July weekend might be months out, but the date, location and DJ are already set for the popular fireworks extravaganza.
With just over a month until St. Patrick's Day, organizers are calling local organizations and businesses to sign up to walk in the parade.
This year, 17-year-old Ph.D. grad Dorothy Tillman and award-winning actor Tyler Lepley will serve as guest speakers at the MLK Day event.
Whether you're in the mood for a boozy bash or a family-friendly fiesta, there is no shortage of options for New Year's Eve around Aurora.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.