Stolp Island Block Party Joins August First Fridays Slate Of Events In Aurora

From museums and restaurant deals to shopping and family activities, the August First Fridays lineup is packed.

By Emily Rosca, Patch Staff

Aug 6, 2026 2:40 PM CDT

The popular Stolp Island Block Party will overlap this week with August First Fridays in downtown Aurora. (Emily Rosca/Patch)

AURORA, IL — The popular Stolp Island Block Party will overlap this week with August First Fridays in downtown Aurora.

The block party will bring fill Stolp Avenue between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard with music, food, art vendors and community from 5-9 p.m.

For First Fridays, restaurants, museums, shops and other downtown businesses are planning specials and activities.

Aurora Downtown is the host of the block party and First Fridays, to which admission is free. The nonprofit works to promote, revitalize and enhance the downtown district.

Take a look at what's slated for First Fridays:

Restaurants, museums, shops and other downtown Aurora businesses are planning specials and activities for August First Fridays. (Aurora Downtown)

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