Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair
The heart of an Aurora summer Saturday: fresh produce, bakers and makers, live music and a kids' craft corner in Town Park. It runs every Saturday, rain or shine, right through to October 26.
Local Life · Aurora, Ontario
This weekend in Aurora
Week of Friday, July 24, 2026
Peak summer in Aurora: the Saturday market fills Town Park in the morning, the Arboretum trails offer shade in the afternoon, and there's a big ABBA tribute to look forward to midweek. A classic late-July weekend in town.
Forecast
A warm, mostly bright weekend — sunny Friday, sun and cloud Saturday, then a chance of a Sunday shower. Highs in the mid-to-upper 20s.
Fri26° / 16°Sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud
Sat27° / 17°A mix of sun and cloud
Sun26° / 16°Sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers
Weekend events
Concerts in the Park — Abbamania (ABBA tribute)
Looking ahead to midweek: Abbamania brings ABBA's catalogue to the stage with elaborate costumes and note-for-note recreations — a perennial highlight of the free TD summer series. Expect a packed dance floor.
Summer at the Aurora Community Arboretum
Shaded trails and themed gardens along the East Holland River — a free, easy outing and a good pick for the warmer stretches of the weekend.
What's On at Aurora Town Square
The downtown cultural hub keeps a rotating summer slate of performances, exhibits and family programming — check the What's On calendar for this weekend's lineup, a handy air-conditioned option on a hot afternoon.
Polo for Heart Picnic (nearby)
A short drive south: two polo matches, half-time entertainment, a champagne divot stomp, shopping and a silent auction, all in support of heart and stroke causes.
Library & kids
- Summer of Imagination — Summer ReadingNow through July 31 — log your readingKids & families
- Kids' drop-in programs (story time, STEAM & more)Weekly — check the calendarChildren
- Full library events calendarBrowse by dateAll ages
Pools & rinks
Tap a tab to see this week's drop-in schedule.
Civic brief
2026 municipal election — nominations close Aug. 21
Candidate nominations for mayor and the six ward-councillor seats are open now and close at 2pm on August 21, 2026, ahead of the October 26 vote. The candidate list updates as filings come in.
Watershed Plan survey open until Sept. 11
The Town is inviting residents to weigh in on the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's watershed plan through an online survey open until September 11.
Council & committee meetings
Agendas, minutes and live streams for upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are posted in advance on the Town's website.
Notable news this week
Air quality improving after wildfire smoke settles over Aurora
Smoke drifting down from northwestern Ontario wildfires pushed Aurora's air quality into the 'very poor' range this month; Environment Canada expected conditions to clear as the system moved on. A good reminder to check the AQHI before long stretches outdoors.
Cleanup underway after storm topples trees and power lines
Town crews and contractors have been clearing trees and downed lines across Aurora's streets, parks and trails following a recent severe storm. Residents are asked to steer clear of any downed wires.
Meet the first candidates in the Ward 1 council race
With October's vote approaching, early entrants are declaring. Lauren Hanna — a Town Park Community Association member and chair of the library board — is running in Ward 1 on themes of accountability, inclusion and housing affordability.
Abbamania set to light up Concerts in the Park
The ABBA tribute act returns to Town Park on July 29 as one of the marquee nights of Aurora's free TD summer concert series, known for drawing one of the biggest crowds of the season.