Events - The Aurora Pulse

Community Event: Aurora Historical Society Historic Home Tour, Local Business Partnerships, and Presale Ticket Details

Experience Northeast Ohio history at the Aurora Historical Society Historic Home Tour on July 18, 2026. Explore 4 historic stops. Presale tickets are $25.

Aurora Celebrates America's 250th Birthday With a Full Day of July 4 Events

Aurora celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, with a full day of events including a fun run, parade, festival at Kiwanis-Moore Park, a concert by Moonshine Groove, and fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Keys to Aurora Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Benefits Student Scholarships and Community Education

Join the Keys to Aurora dueling pianos fundraiser! Enjoy an interactive night of live music while raising money for vital Aurora student scholarships.

2026 Home for the Holidays Raffle Breaks Ground on $650K Aurora Home

Win a $650,000 Simcon home in Aurora, Ohio! Support Make-A-Wish OKI and trade education through the 2026 Home for the Holidays raffle. Tickets only $100.

Aurora Chamber Hosts 'Liberty & Libations' Networking Event May 7

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosts Liberty & Libations on May 7, 5–7 p.m., at V Financial Partners on E. Garfield Road. Register at allaboutaurora.com.

Portage Foundation to Host CORE Workshop on Fundraising and Financial Storytelling

Join the Portage Foundation on May 12 for a CORE Workshop on financial storytelling and fundraising strategies to help nonprofits grow their impact.

Party at the Barn in Aurora Packs Spring and Summer With Family Events

Party at the Barn at 945 Bartlett Road in Aurora has a full spring and summer schedule including Bunny Yoga, Baby Animal Spring Fest, Mother's Day and Father's Day events, and Junior Farmer experiences for kids.

Plant Propagation Event, Earth Day Workshop, Gardening Skills

Aurora will host a Plant Propagation Event on April 22 at Ace Hardware, featuring hands-on instruction from OSU Master Gardener volunteers.

Community Invited to Memorial Ruck in Remembrance at Sunny Lake Park

The community is invited to attend the Ruck in Remembrance on May 23 at Sunny Lake Park, where participants can walk or ruck a lap to honor fallen service members. Hosted by American Legion Post 803, the free event encourages community reflection and supports local youth programs through optional donations.

Community Event: Ohio Primaries, Voter Participation, and Civic Engagement

The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County will host a webinar watch party and roundtable discussion titled “The Election Before the Election: Ohio Primaries & Why They Matter” on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aurora Schools Kohanski Center in Aurora, Ohio. Attendees will watch a recording of a webinar produced by the League of Women Voters of Ohio explaining how Ohio’s primary election system works, why primaries matter, and challenges to voter participation. The screening will be followed by a local roundtable discussion about how these issues affect the community.

Leadership Conference Focuses on Growth, Networking, and Community Impact

Leadership Portage County (LPC) will host its annual Level Up Leadership Conference on April 2, 2026, offering area professionals a day of intensive professional development and networking.

Visit the Easter Bunny, Scavenger Hunt, and Museum Tour

Join the Aurora Historical Society on April 4 for a scavenger hunt, treats, and a chance to visit the Easter Bunny at the Aurora Library lower level.

Aurora Ohio, 2026 State of the City

Aurora's annual State of the City address takes place Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Aurora Meadows Event Center. Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin and Superintendent Dr. Paul Milcetich will provide updates on city and schools initiatives.