Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair
Local produce, baked goods, makers and live music every Saturday morning through the summer — a great pre-Canada-Day stop.
Local Life · Aurora, Ontario
This weekend in Aurora
Week of Friday, June 26, 2026
The last weekend of June leads straight into the long Canada Day stretch. Catch the Farmers' Market on Saturday, soak up the start of summer, and get ready for the parade and fireworks just a few days later.
Forecast
An early-summer outlook: warm and largely pleasant with daytime highs in the low-to-mid 20s and the usual chance of a passing shower.
Fri24° / 13°Mix of sun and cloud
Sat25° / 14°Mainly sunny, chance of a shower
Sun25° / 14°Warm, sun and cloud
Weekend events
Canada Day — Dance in the Park (preview)
Aurora's Canada Day kicks off with live bands, food and the Rotary Beer Garden the Tuesday after this weekend — a perfect way to start the celebrations.
Canada Day Parade & Festivities (preview)
The big day brings the Yonge Street parade, all-day festivities at Lambert Willson Park, evening live bands and fireworks at 10pm.
Early Keyboard Festival (nearby in Newmarket)
A short drive away: master classes, a Music Academy Showcase (Jun 27, 2pm) and 'Voyage to Versailles' (Jun 28, 2pm) for fans of early music.
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.