Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around 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.
Kids can pinpoint exactly when Santa and his reindeer will be making his annual trek to deliver gifts in Aurora this Christmas.
The mayor joined Aurora police officers in handing out stuffed animals to preschoolers at East Aurora Early Childhood Development Center.
Patch has curated a list of restaurants in and around Aurora that will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both.
Zoey, 9, says she isn't asking for much but wants some clothes and for her mom and sisters to be happy after her grandfather's death.
Kids have several chances to chat with Santa Claus in and around Aurora this holiday season.
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great tree farms near Aurora.
"It is fitting for Aria to light our tree this year because she is such an inspiring light in our community," city officials said.
The traditional candy-striped huts at Christkindlmarket in Aurora are modeled after the classic holiday market in Nuremberg, Germany.
Residents can drop off new, unwrapped gifts at several locations in Aurora. They'll be delivered to children ahead of the holidays.
Last year, more than 50,000 cars visited the Festival of Lights at Aurora's Phillips Park. The 17th annual event kicks off in 10 days.
City leaders will recognize the dedication of local veterans with its annual Veteran's Day parade in downtown Aurora.
The free family-friendly event featuring a parade and fireworks, among other festivities, will kick off the holiday season in Aurora.
Christkindlmarket will operate three German-themed markets this season: one in Aurora, two in Chicago. Each features a different mug design.
Mugs and buttons needed to participate in the downtown Aurora crawl go on sale in just a few days.
Aurora residents are gearing up to go trick-or-treating on and before Halloween, which falls on a Tuesday this year.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Aurora area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches.
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Adults will weave through the corn maze to find seven tasting stations serving more than 14 samples of craft beer, hard cider and seltzer.
Christkindlmarket organizers are increasing the Aurora sitemap to host more than 50 vendors — as opposed to the inaugural year's 35-plus.
Fall festivities will soon be upon Aurora residents, and among the activities to look forward to is the pantry's free trunk or treat.
The city has several activities planned leading up to and on Juneteenth, observed June 19.
Two days later, the fourth annual Aurora Pride Parade will proceed through the streets of downtown Aurora.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Aurora, meet Salvador.
The annual Memorial Day parade taking place in downtown Aurora is fast approaching.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Aurora area. Meet Mary Colby!
Aurora is home to a variety of restaurants and brunch spots that would be ideal for a celebratory Mother's Day meal.
One store in Aurora is participating in Record Store Day, celebrated Saturday. The occasion was first celebrated in 2008.
This year's theme is "Invest In Our Planet," a prod to people across the world to devote resources to fighting climate change.
Eggs will be falling from the sky the day before Easter at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora.
The event is meant to recognize the history and legacy of Aurora's Greek community, officials said.
With 12-plus hours of sunlight March 20, that leaves plenty of time for outdoor activities in Aurora, including walking along the Fox River.