Dala in concert
Award-winning Canadian folk-pop duo Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine bring their warm harmonies and storytelling to the Town Square stage.
Local Life · Aurora, Ontario
This weekend in Aurora
Week of Friday, June 19, 2026
A comfortable, sun-and-cloud weekend to close out June is Recreation & Parks Month. Folk-pop favourites Dala open the weekend at Aurora Town Square on Friday night, and Saturday brings the farmers' market back to Town Park.
Forecast
Pleasant early-summer weekend — a mix of sun and cloud with highs in the low 20s and just a small chance of showers.
Fri24° / 11°Sun & cloud, 30% showers
Sat23° / 12°Sun & cloud, 30% showers
Sun23° / 12°Mix of sun and cloud
Weekend events
Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair
Local produce, baked goods, makers and live music every Saturday morning through the summer.
June is Recreation & Parks Month (JRPM)
The Town's month-long celebration of active living wraps up with free drop-in activities across Aurora's parks and rec centres.
Indigenous History Month programming
Displays and activities celebrating the cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, on the traditional territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island.
Library & kids
- Family StorytimeWeekday & Saturday mornings (see calendar)Under 5 with a caregiver
- Kids programs & drop-insWeekends and after schoolChildren & families
- Full events calendarBrowse by dateAll ages
Pools & rinks
Tap a tab to see this week's drop-in schedule.
Civic brief
2026 budget adopted — final of council term
Council has approved its amended 2026 budget, the last of this term, landing below the 2.9% levy increase forecast through reduced discretionary spending and a needs-based approach to major investments.
2026 municipal election
Ontario holds municipal elections this fall. The Town's Elections 2026 page has nomination details, voting information and key dates for residents.
Council & committee meetings
Agendas, minutes and live streams for upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are posted in advance.
Notable news this week
Downtown Aurora becomes a giant street festival
The Aurora Chamber Street Festival took over Yonge Street, drawing an expected 30,000+ visitors and more than 500 vendors, food stalls and community groups between Wellington Street and Murray Drive.
Meet the first candidates for Aurora town council
With the Oct. 26 municipal vote approaching, the first contenders have declared, pitching themes of accountability, inclusion and housing affordability. Expect the field to grow through the summer.
The 2026 mayor's race takes shape
Incumbent Tom Mrakas has confirmed he'll seek a third term, while veteran councillor John Gallo has entered the race promising to scrap Aurora's strong-mayor powers. Local coverage is tracking the campaign.