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Town of Aurora Special Events

Looking for something exciting to do or try? The following events are offered for all age groups and interests. Our events grow and change each year, which makes them great to attend year after year! For more information or to inquire regarding accessibility at any town events, please contact Shelley Ware at 905-726-4762 or by email.

2010 Event Listing

Photo courtesy of SNAP Aurora	RIBFEST Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12, 2010 Machell Park  Enjoy ribs from professional BBQ teams from across North America! Bring your friends and make it an afternoon or evening with a full beer garden and live entertainment.  Learn more
	COLOURS OF FALL CONCERT & COMMUNITY CORN ROAST Thursday, October 7, 2010 Town Park 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. As the leaves turn colour in the fall, enjoy one last concert in beautiful Town Park as an early celebration for Thanksgiving.  Enjoy an evening of fiddling, pumpkin carving, live entertainment and an old fashioned community corn roast!
Photo courtesy of SNAP Aurora	A HAUNTED FOREST Saturday, October 23, 2010 Sheppard's Bush (Mary Street entrance)  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Calling all ghosts, goblins and monsters! Join us for some scary surprises throughout the many haunted trails of Sheppard's Bush, followed by a Halloween party with a bonfire, ghost stories and some witches brew! Advanced Ticket sales only.
	SANTA UNDER THE STARS PARADE Saturday, November 27, 2010 Yonge Street between Orchard Heights Boulevard and Murray Drive  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dress up in your winter woolies and join us for this year's evening parade as Santa Claus comes to town.    Santa Claus Parade Application 2010    Waiver Form
	6th ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Aurora Town Hall  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the family fun and festivities, greet Santa, sing carols and decorate the town tree.
Photo courtesy of SNAP Aurora	FAMILY FIRST NIGHT Friday, December 31, 2010 Aurora Family Leisure Complex  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ring in the New Year early with your family and friends. Enjoy wagon rides, a bonfire, swimming, skating, games, children's activities, and so much more.
Yonge Street Sale For information on the Yonge Street Sale (Aurora Chamber Street Festival), please contact the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at 905-727-7262 or visit the Aurora Chamber of Commerce's website .
Interested in Sponsorship? If you are interested in sponsoring one of our exciting events, please click here to learn more.
Thank you to our Sponsors While we do our very best, we can't do it alone! The Town of Aurora would like to acknowledge and thank the many local and national corporate sponsors who have helped to make these events possible through the years. A special thanks to York Region Printing - sponsor of the Art Aurora Show and Sale. Special thanks to our 2010 Platinum Sponsors:
Links to more information:  Past Special Events