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 sunny, summery weekend lands in Aurora. Folk-pop duo Dala open Friday night at Town Square, the Town Park hosts Indigenous History Month storytelling on Saturday, and the Farmers' Market is back bright and early.
Forecast
A bright, warm weekend — a touch of cloud and a small shower chance Friday, then sunshine and highs in the mid-20s through Sunday.
Fri22° / 13°Sun & cloud, 30% showers
Sat24° / 9°Sunny
Sun25° / 13°Sunny, clouding over late
Weekend events
Lowest of the Low — 'Shakespeare My Butt' 35th anniversary
Toronto indie-rock legends Lowest of the Low perform their landmark album in its entirety to mark its 35th anniversary.
Indigenous History Month Storytelling & Live Music
Stories shared by Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley, followed by a live performance from Dave Mowat & Trio — a warm celebration in the park.
Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair
Local produce, baked goods, makers and live music every Saturday morning through the summer.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Aurora marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with programming honouring the cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Library & kids
- Summer of Imagination — 'Unearth a Story'All summer — pick up your activity logKids & families
- Maker Club & STEAM Workshop (drop-in)Weekly — no registrationChildren
- Full events calendarBrowse by dateAll ages
Pools & rinks
Tap a tab to see this week's drop-in schedule.
Civic brief
Victoria Hall refurbishment approved
Council approved a $1.68M increase to the Victoria Hall refurbishment, bringing the project to roughly $2.18M, after a heated debate and a 4-3 vote.
2026 municipal election — voting day Oct. 26
Aurora votes for mayor and one ward councillor (six-ward system) on Monday, October 26. The Town's Elections 2026 page has nomination details, voter information and key dates.
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
Aurora's mayoral race takes shape
The 2026 mayoral race now features incumbent Tom Mrakas, Ward 5 Councillor John Gallo and candidate Shawn Deane ahead of the Oct. 26 vote.
Paralegal, karate instructor joins Ward 5 race
Charity Dela Cruz, a licensed paralegal and karate instructor, has announced a run for the Ward 5 seat being vacated by John Gallo as he seeks the mayoralty.
Council backs $2.18M Victoria Hall refurbishment
After a heated debate, council approved a $1.68M increase to the Victoria Hall project in a 4-3 vote, bringing the total to about $2.18M.
What's going on in and around Aurora this weekend
AuroraToday's roundup of concerts, markets and community events across Aurora and York Region this weekend.