City of Aurora rings in the season with holiday festivities Dec. 3
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Merry Makers Market on Tuesday, Dec. 3, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.
Enjoy a one-stop shopping event with Merry Makers Market from 4 to 8 p.m. inside Aurora Central Library, on the west side of the Great Lawn. This unique market features a large variety of products from local and regional small businesses, an excellent opportunity to find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for your loved ones. The complete vendor listing can be found at AuroraGov.org/MerryMakersMarket.
After shopping, step outside to the Great Lawn and enjoy Aurora’s Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. This year’s event will include fun holiday-themed activities, sweet treats, performances from Aurora Heart Dancers and The Original Dickens Carolers, and special appearances from Anna and Elsa, as well as the one and only Santa Claus.
Attendees are invited to visit the Aurora History Museum, also located on the municipal campus, to enjoy the 25th annual Festival of Wreaths, a unique exhibit featuring wreaths decorated and donated by local businesses, organizations and individuals. All donated wreaths are displayed at the museum’s Community Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 6. Learn more about this magical exhibit at AuroraGov.org/Wreaths.
This night will bring smiles to the young and young at heart. Learn more about this free event at AuroraGov.org/Lights.