Downtown Aurora Has Plans For Halloween

Aurora Downtown has captured the Halloween festivities happening in downtown Aurora this weekend.

Friday, Oct 29

What: Monster Mash Bash

Where: Alive Center, 78 S. LaSalle St.

Who: 6-12th grade

When: Friday, October 29 from 2:45 to 6 p.m.

Details: No pre-registration required. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

The Monster Mash Bash is a Free event for Teens! All teen attendees will be added to a raffle to win an Apple iPad and Apple pencil. We will have pumpkin painting, a caramel apple bar, Spooky Photo Booth, Scavenger-hunt, and more. Bring your friends to Alive Aurora for a great time.

Saturday, Oct 30

What: Trick or Treat in Downtown

Where: Participating downtown merchants

Who: All ages

When: Saturday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Details: Free; come in costume. Bring your own treat bag. Rain or shine.

Aurora Downtown hosts Trick or Treat in Downtown with dozens of participating businesses. The event is free and open to all ages. Costumes are encouraged. Pick up a map at a participating business or download one online.

Visit Waubonsee Community College for a Trunk or Treat with decorated trunks behind the campus from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by Simply Destinee for a Live Mas Pop Up from noon to 3 p.m.

What: Alive Center Pet Parade & Open House

Where: 78 S. LaSalle St.

Who: All ages

When: Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details: $25 per family (includes Wag Bag for you and your pet). Register: https://e.givesmart.com/events/nrw/

Alive Aurora is excited to announce its inaugural Halloween Costume Pet Parade FUNdraiser in support of FREE Teen Drop-in hours. Enjoy free hot dogs and a photo with your pup, along with food vendors, pet treats, tattoos, Hot Wheels, art activities, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating contest, photo booth, costume contest, face painting, and more. PRIZES for the funniest, scariest, & most like your pet costumes.