More than 30 venues featured on Aurora s First Friday Aug. 6 Aurora Downtown s First Friday returns Aug. 6 with a variety of venues offering a mix of activities, including art exhibits, live music and food trucks. Courtesy of Aurora Downtown As part of Aurora s First Friday event on Aug. 6, the Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton St., will feature the George Pope Turner Donation Exhibition and Tribute. The Fox Valley artist died at age 70 in 2014. To honor Turner, his family welcomes attendees that like a piece to take it home to enjoy. Courtesy of Aurora Downtown Local cafes and restaurants will be hosting live music during Aurora Downtown s First Friday on Aug. 6.
Aurora s First Fridays to offer activities for teens and kids May 7 On May 7, 1 E. Benton will be open with artwork on display by three local artists during First Fridays. Courtesy of Joseph Weber
Updated 5/4/2021 12:47 PM
First Fridays will feature nearly two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on May 7. The monthly event returned in April after going virtual for some dates last year.
May s event will have something for everyone, and includes more than a handful of activities geared toward kids and teens.
The Alive Center for Teens, 78 S. LaSalle St. located inside Community Christian Church, will participate in First Fridays for the first time with a Hot Wheels Super Track Race. They will have a track setup for racing the cars on the sidewalk. The new teen center will also be giving tours from 6:30 to 8 p.m.