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Upcoming Events in Aurora Nebraska


February

27 - 28 Hamilton Co. Home & Garden Show - The Annual Home and Garden Show features over 75 exhibitors covering all aspects of Home and Garden. In conjunction, will also be a health fair where various screenings are available.

Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Address: County Fairgrounds, 8th and A Street , Aurora, Nebraska
Ph: 402-694-3462 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

April

22 - 23 Annual Nebraska MCC Craft and Quilt Auction - In addition to the craft and quilt auction, Friday night is the soup supper, Saturday morning is the pancake feed and Sunday is the traditional ethnic Mennonite meal.

Address: County Fairgrounds, 8th and A Street , Aurora, Nebraska
Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

June

13 - 16 A'ror'n Days - A'ROR'N DAYS is Aurora's own annual celebration held every year during the 3rd weekend of June. Events include family night, Saturday's noon parade, airport activities, street dances, food fair, softball, horseshoe, golf tournaments, classic car show and alumni activities.

Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

July

27 - 29 Sidewalk Sales - Take advantage of summer markdowns as Aurora's retailers offer their finest merchandise at discount prices. Kicked off with entertainment and a free corn roast in downtown Courthouse Square.

4 4th of July Celebration - Every year when the darkness replaces the light, Hamilton County celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks display that gets bigger and better every year. The celebration is held every 4th of July in front of the grandstands at the Hamilton County Fair Grounds in Aurora at approximately 10:00pm. Prior to the fireworks, games and refreshments such as popcorn, root beer floats are available. There will also be A Demo Derby.

Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

11 - 14 Hamilton County Fair - The Hamilton County Fair is the longest continuous running fair in the state with vendors, exhibitors and the traditional midway.

Address: Fairgrounds. , Aurora, Nebraska
Ph: 402-694-FAIR (Always call and confirm events)
Email: aandb@hamilton.net
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

September

17 - 18 FAMFest - FAMFest is a two-day arts and music festival. Held annually in September, the Festival programming includes an outdoor performance stage, artist displays, artist demonstrations and children's activities.

The location is the beautiful Central Park Square in downtown Aurora, Nebraska. The mission of FAMFest is to promote and provide an affordable, quality arts & music event for all ages and to showcase Aurora area attractions.

Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.famfestaurora.org

October

3 Scare the Square - Scare the Square is sponsored by the Aurora Area Chamber and Development Office, and is becoming a major autumn event for the beautiful and historic downtown square. Hundreds of pumpkins, sponsored by local businesses and carved by local children, surround the entire sidewalk curb around the square. Children in costume parade around the square and then go trick or treating at local businesses.

Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

November

27 Veteran's Day Program - Join Hamilton County as it honors its veterans with a display of flags surrounding Courthouse Square and the Veteran's Memorial at the Courthouse and a program of military music at Aurora High School.

Ph: 402-694-6911 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.auroranebraska.com

December

16 - 8 Winter Wonderland of Trees - Presentation of themed trees to celebrate the holiday season; performance.

Address: Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St. , Aurora, Nebraska
Ph: 402-694-6531 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: plainsman@hamilton.net
Web: www.plainsmanmuseum.org
Fee: Price: Performance, $2-6.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

L'eglise Art Center & Gallery

L'eglise is situated in a former church built in 1912

Aurora, NE Art Centers

Edgerton Explorit Center

Nebraska's Hands-On Science Center featuring interactive exhibits, demonstrations and theater programs for all ages. Named for Dr. Harold "Doc" Edgerton, Aurora native, inventor of flash photography, the strobe light and side scan sonar. Named one of the 15

Aurora, NE Discovery Centers


Aurora Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1

Aurora, NE Golf Courses

Things to do near Aurora, NE

Mahoney SP Theatres

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