A significant milestone on the I-70 Picadilly Interchange Project is happening early next week. As soon as Monday, Sept. 15, the westbound I-70 off-ramp at Colfax Avenue will permanently change to a new alignment. Then Tuesday, Sept. 16, the eastbound I-70 off-ramp will also open to traffic on its new permanent alignment as part of the project.

As soon as Monday, Sept. 15, the westbound I-70 off-ramp will open on the new I-70 and Picadilly Road diverging diamond interchange. The eastbound I-70 off-ramp will open Tuesday, Sept. 16. While the entire interchange will not be open until later this fall, limited access to Colfax Avenue and the new Picadilly Road from the I-70 off-ramps will be available for motorists to use. Stay tuned for more information.

The city’s Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force has extended its survey deadline through Sept. 30. The survey is available at EngageAurora.org/BuildUpAurora.

City of Aurora announces Labor Day closures

The city of Aurora is in the conceptual design phase of a project to replace the 60-year-old Peoria Street bridge over Sand Creek and needs community input by Aug. 15 on their travel experiences in the area.

Residents who plan to run for the Aurora City Council as part of the Nov. 4, 2025 election may pick up nomination petition sections starting Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Aurora City Clerk’s Office in the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

The city of Aurora is proud to launch "Together, We Keep Aurora Beautiful," a campaign to inspire pride and enhance the beauty of Aurora's neighborhoods through collaborative and community-led efforts

Aurora youth ages 10 to 17 are invited to get the most out of their summer break with Summer Vibes, a completely free event series from Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department. Enjoy three unforgettable Wednesday evenings packed with activities, entertainment and prizes.

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

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from July 7 to 18.

City of Aurora announces Independence Day closures

City of Aurora announces Independence Day closures

The Aurora History Museum presents a new exhibit, “Aurora’s Short Track: The Century 21 International Speedway”

Ditch your vehicle, grab your bike and take part in Bike to Work Day, which is happening Wednesday, June 25.

Residents are invited to attend one of three family friendly community events this summer to talk with the Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force about infrastructure needs related to public safety, transportation, parks, libraries, recreation, accessibility and more in Aurora.

Colorado Freedom Memorial Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II

Enjoy free concerts and family friendly films with Aurora’s new Music at the Movies series

“Prehistoric Aurora” Exhibit Opens at the Aurora History Museum

In honor of Older Aurorans’ Month, the city of Aurora is hosting the third annual Engage At Any Age, One-Mile Walk ‘N’ Roll event at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA), 30 Del Mar Circle.

Global Flavors is a unique food competition supporting local businesses and seeking Aurora's best globally inspired food. From May 1 to 24, the public is invited to visit participating businesses, purchase and taste the featured items that showcase a world of flavors and vote for their favorites. More information on participating items and locations, which were determined as part of a nomination process last month, is available at AuroraGov.org/GlobalFlavors.

Legislative officials, state and local lawmakers and transportation planners, and transportation safety advocates gathered at the Aurora Municipal Center Monday for the first-ever National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Summit to talk about transportation safety issues in Colorado.

The last opportunity to provide input for Connecting Aurora, our first-ever citywide multimodal transportation master plan, is coming up this April.

A new study—Colfax BRT Next—is exploring ways to improve public transit along Colfax Avenue east of the RTD R Line's Colfax Station at Interstate 225. The project is separate from but complementary to the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project that will run from downtown Denver to Interstate 225.

From Monday, April 21, through Thursday, April 24—overnight daily from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.—I-70 travel lanes near Colfax Avenue will be reduced and shifted to one side of the highway as part of the I-70 Picadilly Interchange Project.

The city wants your input on some critical projects impacting Aurora’s future. Join us for Engage Aurora Live!, a free and family friendly event where you can ask questions, provide feedback, and enjoy food and activities like Touch-A-Truck (featuring public safety and Public Works vehicles), the Aurora Public Library Bookmobile and a spring gardening craft for all ages.

The city of Aurora is accepting applications now through April 25 for one vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The city of Aurora is accepting nominations from the community through April 30 for its annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005 to celebrate successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community.

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from March 31 to April 11.

Aurora is truly “The World in a City” and that global influence is reflected in our food, with 440 authentic, specialty restaurants and markets, dozens of food trucks and countless other small cuisine businesses to explore. This year, the exciting competition Global Flavors is back to find the best global foods in the city.

Take the Library Master Plan Survey by April 4

The city of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department is seeking to hire dedicated lifeguards for all indoor and outdoor pools

The Aurora History Museum is thrilled to present the new photography exhibition "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World," open to the public through June 15, showcasing the vibrant traditions, history and artistic expressions of Nepal’s cultural capitals: Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu.

The Aurora Fox Arts Center is bringing the magic of classic cinema back to its historic theater with the launch of Fox Flix, a new monthly film series, offering audiences a chance to experience iconic, family-friendly movies on the big screen once again.

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.

Join the Aurora Public Library and the Aurora Fox Arts Center in One Book, One Aurora: From Page to Stage, a communitywide initiative around Mark Haddon's acclaimed novel, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Read the book, enjoy a book discussion March 1 and then watch the stage production during its run at the Aurora Fox from March 21 to April 13.

If you love making a positive impact on air quality, then register now to participate in Way to Go’s annual Winter Bike to Work Day—this year on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14.

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) has honored The People’s Building, a vibrant cornerstone of the Aurora Cultural Arts District (ACAD), with the 2025 Arts & Business Partnership Award, which is a prestigious recognition highlighting the venue’s contributions to arts and culture to Aurora and the metro area.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some city of Aurora locations will be closed or have adjusted hours Monday, Jan. 20.

The city of Aurora, in collaboration with community partners, invites everyone to join Aurora’s 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration.

Due to the winter weather events that occurred recently, the city of Aurora has extended its extra special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) through Jan. 17 to kick off 2025.

The Aurora Municipal Court has learned of an active telephone scam in which an impersonator identifies themself as an Aurora Municipal Court Probation Officer

The Aurora City Council on Monday voted to approve the appointment of Amsalu Kassaw to fill the council seat vacated following the resignation of At-large Council Member Dustin Zvonek

The city of Aurora is accepting applications for three upcoming vacancies on the Aurora Civil Service Commissio

The city of Aurora is continuing to work on its first-ever citywide multimodal transportation master plan and is accepting community input for Milestone 2 of Connecting Aurora.

Three finalists for the appointment to replace At-Large Council Member Dustin Zvonek will be available for public questions on Dec. 9 at the Aurora Municipal Center

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.

City of Aurora announces Thanksgiving Day closures

The city is continuing its development of the Connecting Aurora multimodal transportation master plan. The community is invited to provide feedback this fall on how different transportation and land use scenarios can best meet Connecting Aurora’s goals.

Take Our Survey by Nov. 11 on Havana and Yale Sidewalk Project

The Aurora City Council on Monday supported the consideration to reappoint two Planning and Zoning Commission members whose current terms are ending Dec. 31. The city of Aurora will continue to accept applications through Nov. 22 for one remaining seat with a term ending Dec. 31.

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman delivered his annual State of the City address Oct. 22 at an event hosted by the Aurora Rotary Club at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

The city of Aurora is pleased to announce that its Aurora SAVE strategy has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of nearly $2 million

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

The city’s Cultural Affairs Commission is now accepting applications for the 2025 Northwest Aurora Arts Grants. Organizations and individual artists primarily based in the Aurora Cultural Arts District or with significant programming impacting ACAD are invited to apply.

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of all things fall at the city of Aurora's annual Fall Into Fun festival! This year’s event will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from Oct. 14 to 19 and Oct. 21 to 25 at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St., Suite 10.

The city of Aurora’s annual Veterans Salute is back for 2024. This year’s event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

The city of Aurora’s Finance Department, in collaboration with the Office of International and Immigrant Affairs and the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the 2024 Business Opportunity Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

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

Mayor Mike Coffman and Council Member Danielle Jurinsky provide a statement about the widely reported presence of Tren de Aragua in the region

The term is ending Dec. 31 for three Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission members, and the city of Aurora is accepting applications now to fill those seats.

Join the city of Aurora on the high plains for the annual Agriculture Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, to learn about innovative ways to support healthy farming environments and sustainable eating practices.

Aurora’s Plains Conservation Center Connects People to the Land Through Award Winning Program

AuroraTV won 16 Government Programming Awards from NATOA, including a top recognition for AuroraTV Manager Randy Simpson

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

City of Aurora launches Older Adults Needs Assessment

As part of the city’s launch of DevPortal.AuroraGov.org this year, some additional online services will move to the new platform in the coming weeks