First Fridays Aurora
Fri, Aug 01 , 2025 View More Dates
12 E Downer Pl. , Aurora, IL 60505
First Fridays is a collective downtown open house with offerings of art, music, and more.
Join the fun in downtown Aurora to celebrate art, music, local business deals and offerings, and our outstanding restaurants. It’s a fun and festive atmosphere where you can shop, dine, relax, and enjoy the evening. First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have staggered start times typically ranging from 5 p.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. All ages are welcome!
More Upcoming Dates
- Fri, Oct 3, 2025
- Fri, Nov 7, 2025
- Fri, Dec 5, 2025
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Free and open to the public.
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