As part of the Gartrell/E-470 Interchange Expansion Project, bridge beam installation is scheduled to start Nov. 17, which will result in traffic impacts.

Both directions of Peoria Street between Sixth and 11th avenues will have intermittent lane closures and shifts around the clock from Nov. 2 to Jan. 31 due to a city water project to maintain utilities.

Make the most of the fall season with these upcoming city events and activities.

City of Aurora announces Veterans Day closures

The Colorado chapters of two professional organizations recently recognized the city of Aurora with two transportation-related awards.

Aurora park and recreation supervisor honored with prestigious statewide awards

During World War II, Aurora served as a critical center for military training and medical care.

The city of Aurora launched video profiles at AuroraTV.org to announce the winners of its 2026 Aurora Business Recognition Awards program, which began in 2005 to celebrate successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community.

Learn how to do business with the city of Aurora at the 2026 Contractor Education and Networking Summit

A new community resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the ABC Community Hub, 1635 Paris St., will provide residents with services and support to help families thrive.

Station 18 is anticipated to open in 2027 and will be created through the adaptive reuse of the existing Aurora Highlands Visitor Center.

The application window will remain open for a few more weeks for two vacancies on the city of Aurora’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs to host AANHPI Business Conference advancing innovation and entrepreneurship Oct. 17

Aurora City Council approved a new watering ordinance - how does it affect residents?

Effective immediately, the city of Aurora will return to the standard year-round Stage 1 burn restrictions

Interested residents have until Oct. 14 to apply for the partial-term vacancy on the Oil and Gas Advisory Committee.

This year’s Nov. 3 General Election features three TABOR questions on the Aurora ballot asking for a combined sales and use tax increase of 0.325% to fund a $264,515,000 bonds program for city infrastructure projects related to community facilities, transportation, and public safety facilities, and a charter amendment question regarding moving the city’s regular municipal elections to even-numbered years. The ballot also will include statewide ballot measures, federal and state legislative seats, and the office of the Governor.

The city of Aurora, in partnership with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), invites the community to provide input through Oct. 12 for a study to help shape the future of transportation in the Fitzsimons District.

Groundbreaking Sept. 29 to kick off construction start for long-awaited Nine Mile Pedestrian Bridge

Marking an important milestone in the Colfax BRT project, the community is invited to celebrate the installation of Aurora’s first and only set of iconic station arches Monday, Sept. 21, at the Havana Street Arch Lift Watch Party.

Aurora Fox Announces Season 42 Opening Production: August Wilson’s ‘Two Trains Running’

‘From Page to Stage’ returns with the Aurora Fox Arts Center’s Colorado premiere of ‘Feeding Beatrice’

City launched online community feedback questionnaire as Aurora Housing Strategy update effort continues

Riders may now book a ride ahead of time on Aurora Rides, the city’s microtransit service for older adults.

The city of Aurora is seeking community input on regulations related to the development of new gas stations.

Filipino Friday Nights: cultural performances and programs begin Sept. 4 at the Aurora History Museum

The city of Aurora is looking for a leader to oversee its Office of Public Safety Accountability. The recruitment process includes a community survey and other opportunities for public engagement.

City of Aurora awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant to support community-powered design for Fletcher Plaza

More than 6,550 people participated in summer offerings from Aurora Public Library; last farmers market at the library on Aug. 26

Aurora to consider renaming Central Library in honor of the city’s first Black council member, Edna Wilson-Mosley

Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn Begins Water-Wise Turf Conversion 

This special event, which is free and open to all Aurora residents, will provide a one-stop shop opportunity for attendees to learn how they can help shape the future of Aurora by serving on one of the city's volunteer boards and commissions.

The city is evaluating a project to improve accessibility in the Paul Tauer Aurora City Council Chamber, located at the Aurora Municipal Center, and is requesting public input on the proposed design. Residents are invited to attend a public meeting and provide feedback from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, in the Aurora Room.

There are openings on a pair of volunteer advisory groups that play a big role in the future of the city.

Want to learn how your local government works? Apply for the Aurora Civic Engagement Academy and get a better understanding of local government, connect with city leaders, and make a difference in our community.

Neighborhood cleanups, water-wise landscape initiatives and community gatherings are among the projects awarded grant funding from the city’s 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program.

The city of Aurora will host an open house July 16 to share information and gather input on projects for safer mobility and upgraded parks along and near the 13th Avenue corridor.

‘Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History: Aurora’ exhibit opens at the Aurora History Museum today, July 14

City of Aurora Honorary Poet Laureate applications close Sunday, July 12

Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs presents “Together We Thrive: Five Years of Progress, A Future in Focus”

City of Aurora announces furlough day and Independence Day closures

The city of Aurora invites the community to celebrate pollinator friends at annual Party for Pollinators

City of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs hosts first African Business Conference June 27

City of Aurora announces Juneteenth closures

City of Aurora events for June, July and August

Get ready to ride and shine this year on Bike to Work Day by swapping four wheels for two Wednesday, June 24.

Music at the Movies provides free, family friendly entertainment at select city of Aurora parks

City of Aurora is in search of its next Poet Laureate

Aurora's signature summer festival is offering more food, a bigger international marketplace and unique headlining performances in 2026

The forthcoming 42,000-square-foot, two-story facility will replace the city’s current 13,000-square-foot shelter, which was built in the 1980s. The new shelter is designed to better serve the needs of the growing community and improve care for animals across the city.

“Greener Communities, Brighter Futures” campaign earns three Distinction Communicator Awards

City of Aurora announces Memorial Day closures

Hoffman Heights Library to host second annual farmers market this summer

Colorado Freedom Memorial celebrates 250 years of U.S. military history

Are you looking for ways to unite your neighborhood? Consider hosting a block party. The city’s application portal for a block party permit opens May 15, but a permit is only required if you plan to block off a street with barricades.

Mayor Coffman covered economic revitalization, Build Up Aurora and more at Rotary event

Construction will begin in May on a project to expand the South Gartrell Road Bridge over E-470 in southeast Aurora. The work is expected to take about 12 months to complete.

‘Summer of Imagination: Unearth a Story’ promotes summer reading and engagement May 26 to July 31

While Colorado is getting much-needed moisture with this late spring storm, trees may need a little extra TLC to help them reap the benefits.

A proposed design for the Peoria Street Bridge Replacement Project is now available for review and input online through May 11.

The Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee invites residents to provide input on the City Council’s rule on decorum online through April 30 or in person at the committee’s April 27 meeting.

Targeting a 20% reduction in water usage, the declaration sets limits on outdoor watering, implements drought surcharges and restricts certain turf installation

The city of Aurora earned a 2026 Colorado Downtown Excellence Award this week from Downtown Colorado Inc. in the Best Plan Large Community category for its Colfax Community Vision and Action Plan.

The second of four city of Aurora required employee furlough days for 2026 will take place on Friday, April 10. On furlough days, most city facilities and operations are closed, with essential services and emergency operations remaining fully operational.

Aurora Public Library offers new free Spanish-language streaming service offering educational and entertainment options

2026 City Cultural Diversity Award

All retailers in the city must apply for the new license.

Aurora marks historic milestones by launching citywide art and history exhibitions

The city’s Community Engagement Division, in partnership with Moeller Graf Community Association Law, is hosting its next HOA 101 series for current HOA board members, and anyone interested in learning more about how homeowners’ associations work.

A public ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration is planned for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.

City of Aurora events for March-May

She Plays Aurora: Getting more girls in the game across our city

After two years of robust public engagement and community outreach, the final Connecting Aurora plan draft is now available for review and public comment through Feb. 25.

On Monday, Feb. 9, the city of Aurora’s new Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-70 and Picadilly Road opened to all directions of vehicle traffic. By opening the DDI, the interchange project hit one of the final major milestones.

Aurora is pleased to announce the date, new name and much more about its signature summer festival in 2026!

Calls into Aurora911 that are non-emergent and low-acuity but that may benefit from virtual medical care will have the opportunity to connect with a U.S.-based and licensed physician via phone or video without leaving their home.

The city of the Aurora is ringing in the new year with two new eSports hubs at community recreation centers

The city of Aurora recently honored 27 volunteers, six nonprofits and four businesses with this year’s Community Spirit Awards.

This unique program will cover up to 10% of the purchase price for qualifying homebuyers, making it a potent tool in Aurora’s housing toolbox.

The city of Aurora and its government and nonprofit partners celebrated the completion of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus with a ribbon-cutting event. The homeless shelter is set to open to the public on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Aurora History Museum joins Bloomberg Connects, a free digital guide

The city of Aurora is currently experiencing technical problems affecting a subset of city government phone numbers

The new executive director for the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a former small business owner with more than a decade of strategic leadership in business development and community-focused initiatives.

The city of Aurora is embarking on a journey to make the city a model of accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and needs the help of residents, businesses and visitors to identify areas in need of improvement

Aurora welcomes new Consulate General of Honduras, the second diplomatic post in the city

As the city of Aurora moves forward with preparations for the Regional Navigation Campus, slated to open in late 2025, Advance Inc. has been selected as the facility’s operator to help transition individuals from homelessness to permanent housing.

Mayor Mike Coffman and the Aurora City Council have selected Pete Schulte, the current Chief of Public Safety at the Aurora City Attorney’s Office, as Aurora’s new city attorney following the retirement of the former city attorney, Dan Brotzman, in June

Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor has selected Todd Chamberlain to lead the Aurora Police Department

The expenditure reporting amount that lobbyists must report to the city of Aurora has been adjusted effective April 1 per Aurora city code.