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Oktoberfest at the Aurora Turners Club!
Get ready for the second annual Auroraland German Heritage Society Oktoberfest!
Join us at Phillips Park on Saturday, October 10, for a day filled with delicious food, family fun, live music, and, of course, craft beer!
Head to the Phillips Park Main Pavilion from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. for non-stop fun.
The City of Aurora is now hiring for a Plan Examiner in the Development Services Department!
This position examines, reviews, and evaluates highly detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for new buildings, repairs, and alterations to existing structures, to determine compliance with National, State, and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning, fire, fuel gas, energy, accessibility, and NFPA codes.
This is a full-time, executive position with pay beginning at $85,633.60!
Submit Your Application!
Register Today: How To Do Business With The City of Aurora Workshop!
Hosted by the City's Purchasing Division, "How to do Business with the City of Aurora” is a popular workshop inviting business owners who are looking to expand their reach into government contracting.
The workshop will take place at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28 at City Hall (44 E Downer Pl), on the second floor.
Attendees will receive an overview of the City's procurement and bidding process, how to become a registered vendor with the City, plus learn about available business resources!
Thank You to All Who Attended Fall Food Truck Fest!
This year’s Fall Food Truck Fest was the perfect way to kick off one of our favorite seasons!
Thank you to all who came out and joined us, and a special shoutout to the superstar Special Events team for putting this event on.
Until next year!
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Volunteer For The Fall Citywide Cleanup Day!
Volunteer alert!
We need your help to make this fall’s Citywide Cleanup Day a success! Gather your friends, family, or neighbors and join us in keeping our community clean and beautiful.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. for this community-wide event.
Sign Up Now to Volunteer!
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Eighth Annual Pooch Parade Comes This Sunday!
The City of Aurora is rolling out the red carpet for its four-legged residents at the Eighth Annual Aurora Pooch Parade, taking place on Sunday, October 4, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.
The Parade will step off at 11 A.M. at Wilder Park, located at 350 N. River Street, and is set to feature over 100 dogs strutting their stuff and showing off their personalities. Parade participants can compete for prizes and the winning titles of largest dog, smallest dog, best costume, twinsies (owner and dog), most energetic, and fan favorite.
Participation in the parade is not required to enjoy the event. The community is invited to browse the various pet vendors on site, grab a bite from DillaDawgs food truck, caffeinate with a coffee from Dapper Brews, and more. Aurora Animal Care and Control will also be in attendance, providing information on their mission for the community and adoptable animals.
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Youth Climate Action Fund Deadline Extended!
As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund, young residents ages 15-24 can now receive microgrants to design and implement projects that improve their community and support the City of Aurora's sustainability goals.
Aurora is one of only 300 cities worldwide participating in this program. Areas of sustainability focus for projects may include climate change, community development and land use, education and engagement, energy efficiency, conservation and management, environmental justice, resilient community, transportation and infrastructure, waste minimization, reuse and recycling, and water quality and conservation.
The deadline to apply is now October 16!
Learn More About The Youth Climate Action Fund!
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Haunt Your House Decorating Contest Starts Now!
Last year brought some chilling entries...and this year will be no different!
Whether it’s pumpkin-ed out or makes the hair on our necks stand up, we’re looking for the house that screams “Halloween” for this year’s Haunt Your House Decorating Contest.
Submit your entry today and don’t forget to take photos that best showcase your work. Your Halloween masterpiece will be featured on the City’s website, social media, AND be included in a “Spooky House Tour” map that will be posted mid-October – so the whole community can join in!
The top three homes will be celebrated for their frightfully fantastic designs with a local gift card and a special certificate from the City.
Don’t miss your chance to be crowned Aurora’s Haunt Your House Champion!
The deadline to submit is October 16 at 5 P.M.
Submit Your Entry Today!
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Special Census Continues Canvassing Initiative
The 2026 Aurora Special Census continues, with field workers beginning to go door-to-door and following up with residents who did not respond during the Internet Self-Response Period, along with those who did not receive any mailings from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Official Census canvassers will have proper identification visible when coming to your door. You will be able to take the Special Census with the Census canvasser. If you are not home at the time of the visit, the Census canvasser will leave an official notice of visit.
The notice will contain the phone number for the Special Census Field Office, based in Aurora, which is (630) 256-6680. Residents are not able to go to the Field Office in person, but can call this number between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. to respond to the Special Census, too! This process will continue until a response is received from every household within the Special Census area.
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