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City of Aurora events for June, July and August

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

City of Aurora events for June, July and August

Road Construction Updates

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Both directions of Iliff Avenue between Buckley Road and Telluride Road will have one lane closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays only from June 22 to Sept. 4 due to a city project to improve medians.

Register Now for June 24 Bike to Work Day

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

City's signature summer festival to have more food, bigger international marketplace, unique headlining performances in 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

City of Aurora is in search of its next Poet Laureate

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

City of Aurora is in search of its next Poet Laureate

Aurora celebrates start of construction on new animal shelter

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Hours Shift for Microtransit Service for Adults 60+

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aurora’s microtransit service for older adults is changing its hours to better serve customer needs.

City of Aurora announces Memorial Day closures

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

City of Aurora announces Memorial Day closures

Celebrate 250 years of U.S. military history

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Hoffman Heights Library to host second annual farmers market this summer

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hoffman Heights Library to host second annual farmers market this summer

Recycle your electronics May 18 to 22

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from May 18 to 22.

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

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Host a block party and build connections

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Gartrell/E-470 Interchange project starts in May

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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.