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David L. Pierce Art & History Center

20 E. Downer Pl. , Aurora, IL 60506

History Museums

Admire rotating innovative art exhibits in addition to historical photographs, books, maps, and other memorabilia related to the rich history of Aurora.

The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.

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First Fridays Aurora

Stolp Island •  Nov 07

First Fridays is a collective downtown open house with offerings of art, music, and more.

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical at The Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre •  Nov 12 – Jan 11

Experience the magic of the holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Paramount Theatre! Two WWII veterans-turned-performers team up with a sister act to save a…

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Christkindlmarket Aurora

RiverEdge Park •  Nov 21 – Dec 24

Visit Christkindlmarket in its new Aurora location this holiday season!

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