Downtown Aurora's combined Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebration, with trick-or-treating at participating businesses, live music, arts and crafts, Día de los Muertos face painting, and a community altar. Pan de muerto and hot chocolate, plus educational exhibits on the holiday's meaning. The evening closes with a 12-minute drone show.
Downtown Aurora folds Halloween and Día de los Muertos into one Saturday celebration, organized by the Aurora Downtown District. In the afternoon, participating downtown businesses hand out treats for a trick-or-treat walk, so kids can come in costume and make the rounds. Around that, there's live music and entertainment, arts and crafts stations, Día de los Muertos face painting and a candy station. A community altar honors loved ones, and educational exhibits explain what the holiday means and where its traditions come from, which makes it a gentle introduction for families who are new to it. You can warm up with Day of the Dead bread and hot chocolate. The day ends with a 12-minute drone show over downtown. The organizers describe it as family-friendly, and they note that Halloween treats are available while supplies last, so arriving earlier in the afternoon gives kids the best shot at a full bag. Exact times and locations for each activity weren't posted yet, so check the Aurora Downtown District's page before you go.
Sat Oct 24. Afternoon: downtown trick-or-treat at participating businesses (treats while supplies last). Live music, crafts, face painting, community altar, Day of the Dead bread and hot chocolate, educational exhibits. Finale: 12-minute drone show. Exact times not published.
Details checked against the official organizer on Oct 5, 2026. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.