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Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join a naturalist for a hands-on program tailored to your wild child! Geared toward children ages 3-5 and their guardians, this program will celebrate Thanksgiving for the animals. We will start with a story for inspiration, then head outdoors to create a celebration of our own.
Go green after Halloween and drop your carved pumpkins off at Prairie Point Park between 3-5pm. These gourds will be sent sailing through the skies during the Rage Cage event that evening, then spread in the Community Gardens to fertilize the ground for next seasonโs plants. Only carved, seed free pumpkins will be accepted. Free...
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Kick off Dinovember with this dinosaur story and craft. For families with children 7 and under with an adult caregiver.
Join us for sโmores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Gobble, Gobble! Tom the Turkey is on the loose at the Johnston Recreation Center! We need your help finding him. Participants will find and solve clues hidden around the building. Craft and light refreshments provided during the event. Register one family member for section A1(for a family up to4). Register each additional...
Take a little time for yourselfโฆschedule a dinner date, pencil in some time with friends, shop by yourself or take a napโ whatever suits you best! Drop off the kids and get some โyou-timeโ in. Staff will be responsible for entertaining your little ones with activities of all sorts and fun arts/crafts. We will provide...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Come have a special night with your favorite little guy. Dress to impress and dance the night away to music played by the DJ. A complimentary photo booth and an ice cream sundae bar are also included. Though the dance is primarily attended by moms and sons, dads, daughters, and other special...
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