Get ready to kick off the holiday spirit, Aurora folks city officials are decking the halls and lighting the tree to start the season with a festive bang. According to the City of Aurora, the city's annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Merry Makers Market is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Aurora Municipal Center.
From 4 to 8 p.m., before the tree lights up the night, the Aurora Central Library will transform into a shopper's haven with the Merry Makers Market. It's the go-to place for those unique finds from local and regional small businesses, a perfect pit stop to pick up the gift that screams thoughtfulness. A complete rundown of this year's vendors is up for grabs over at AuroraGov.org/MerryMakersMarket for those who plan their shopping route like a military operation.
Once the shopping bags are heavy with holiday loot, the action moves outside to the Great Lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. for the main twinkling event. Expect a lineup filled with sweet treats, holiday-themed activities, and local entertainment, including the Aurora Heart Dancers and The Original Dickens Carolers. And if that's not enough sparkle for your evening, say hello to Elsa and Anna, or grab a ho-ho-hello with Santa Claus himself.
Nearby, the Aurora History Museum is getting in on the festivities, too. They're hosting the 25th annual Festival of Wreaths, showcasing wreaths from local talent. If history is more your thing than holiday shopping, you've got until Dec. 6 to get a dose of local culture done up in tinsel and bows.
