Local Life · Aurora, Ontario
Week of Friday, September 11, 2026
Boots on, Aurora — Saturday Night Fever takes over Yonge Street with a country theme this year, and the farmers' market, fall skating and a free Azerbaijani dance performance at the library round out a full weekend.
A warm, mostly sunny stretch to close out the week, with a better-than-even chance of a passing shower Saturday night into Sunday.
Downtown Yonge Street closes to traffic for a taste of Nashville: tribute sets for Morgan Wallen (4pm), Garth Brooks (6:30pm) and a Keith Urban/Shania Twain double bill (9pm), plus line dancing lessons, axe throwing and lasso training between sets.
45 vendors with early-fall harvest — apples, squash and preserves alongside the usual bakers and artisans. A good way to start the day before the evening's street party.
A free library performance of Azerbaijani dances in group, duet and solo formats, followed by traditional and estrada music. All ages welcome.
Fall drop-in ice returned September 8, so public skating and shinny are back on the schedule. A good option if Saturday's shower shows up — check the day's times before you head over.
Early fall is one of the best times to walk the Arboretum and the Nokiidaa Trail — cooler air, quieter paths and the first hints of colour.
Tap a tab to see this week's drop-in schedule.
Aurora councillors are back after the summer with a Committee of the Whole agenda covering a cannabis retail review, building permit security deposits and storm recovery updates; a resident is also asking council to revisit the security deposit policy.
The certified field for October 26 is locked in: a four-way mayoral race (incumbent Tom Mrakas, Councillor John Gallo, Shawn Deane and Yafang Shi) plus crowded council races, with Ward 5 drawing six candidates.
The Town is asking eligible voters to check they're on the list at aurora.ca/Voters before October 1 so their information is accurate ahead of the October 26 election, with advance and internet voting from October 16.
The Town will act on recommendations to strengthen Animal Services' ability to safely and effectively manage complex incidents involving animals in distress or exhibiting challenging behaviour.
Town Square marks its second anniversary this September with a month-long series of performances, exhibitions, workshops and community events for all ages.
The Town's Windrow Removal Pilot Program returns for winter, offering eligible seniors and residents with disabilities help clearing the snow ridge plows leave at the end of driveways.