A special section from Aurora Downtown
Have a ball in downtown Aurora this winter. It’s A Magical Winter with “Cinderella” at Paramount Theatre starting Nov. 10. Other magical events include Winter Lights festivities on Nov. 19 and Holiday Art and Market from 9 a.m. to noon at Society 57 on Nov. 13 & 20 and Dec. 11 & 18. Join us on Dec. 3 at First Fridays for the annual Cocoa Crawl at participating businesses. Santa will visit Millennium Plaza for free photos at the gazebo from 1 to 3 p.m. the first three Saturdays in December. Aurora Downtown on Facebook. auroradowntown.org
Cinderella at Paramount Theatre
Experience one of the most beloved and cherished fairy tales live on Paramount’s stage and with all the spectacle and splendor you’ve come to expect. From pumpkins into carriages to tattered rags into a beautiful gown, “Cinderella” will delight and enchant young and old alike. After all, you’re never too young for a little magic and never too old to believe. You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this. November 10 through January 9. paramountaurora.com
Art and Market
Art and Market Aurora is back for four dates this holiday season. Visit the indoor market from 9 a.m. to noon at Society 57, 100 S. River St. on the second and third Saturdays of November and December. Shop market vendors and local artisans. Free to enter. auroradowntown.org
Winter Lights
Winter Lights festivities will usher in the holiday season starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 19. See a light parade along Downer Place complete with a tree-lighting and fireworks. Enjoy food vendors and live music along Stolp Avenue. aurora-il.org/1247/Winter-Lights
Cocoa Crawl
Grab a mug and a button and warm up in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown’s annual Cocoa Crawl returns from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 3. Mugs will be available for sale in November at participating downtown merchants, and at Art and Market from 9 a.m. to noon at Society 57, 100 S. River St., on November 13 and 20. auroradowntown.org
Santa at the Gazebo
Santa will be visiting Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first three Saturdays in December. Stop by Santa at the Gazebo and receive a free photo download. Mrs. Claus will also visit on December 4. Free. auroradowntown.org
