This Week's Upcoming Aurora Area Events

Aurora IL

14 June, 2021

12:10 PM

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AURORA, IL — Looking for things to do this week? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Aurora Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Midewin NTP for Kids: Bird's The Word - Virtual When: Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: Birds abound at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie! They are in the prairies, wetlands, and woods. Do all birds live in the same habitats? Do they eat the same foods? Come learn about the birds that live at Midewin NTP. Register: [email protected] or call 815-423-637... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Croakin' Around - Toad or Frog? - Virtual When: Thursday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: What's that sound? Is it a frog or toad? Where are their ears? How long can they hold their breath? Learn this and more! Register: [email protected] (815) 423-6370 Learn More Let's Paint! Aurora Arts Alliance June Meet-Up When: Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: RiverEdge Park What: The Aurora Arts Alliance invites you to join us for some outdoor painting!Our June meet-up will be an informal painting session at RiverEdge Park. Public Art will provide plastic wrap for creating temporary mural surfaces. Please bring paint if you are able. Not into spray pai... Learn More Featured Event: TOOTH FAIRY DAY - FREE EVENT for Families When: Friday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Jackson Family Dentistry What: Schedule your time to see the Tooth Fairy by CLICKING HERE or call (630) 963-6750 to schedule. The Tooth Fairy has been visiting our office since 1984 (35 years!!!) to meet the children and help teach good dental health habits. This is a FUN introductory visit for your child.... Learn More Featured Event: TOOTH FAIRY DAY - FREE EVENT for Families (Tammie MacMullen) Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA IS OFFERING A 1 DAY BASIC INTRODUCTION TO AR-15 / CARBINE RIFLE TRAINING CLASS FOR CIVILIANS & LAW-ENFORCEMENT  (830am-430pm) $100 Per Person  Class instructors are certified active Police Training Officers and are Illinois State Certified Rifle / Ca... Learn More Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 (Tony Wasco) Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (West side tours) When: Saturday, June 19th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: You might see loggerhead shrikes, Henslow's sparrows, bobolinks, grasshopper sparrows, meadowlarks, blue grosbeaks, orioles, warblers, vireos and more! Find out why Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has been called: "a haven for bird-watchers!" Register by: SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP... Learn More Aurora, IL: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More Juneteenth FREE Car Parade & Festival When: Saturday, June 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Smith Street near Phillips park What: Community Advocacy Awareness Network CAAN & African American Men of Unity Collaborates for JUNETEENTH UNITY CAR PARADE & FESTIVAL Mary Fultz blessed to organize: JUNETEENTH UNITY CAR PARADE 331-575-4630 Ricky Rodgers organizing the Juneteenth Festival Vendor Oppor... Learn More Juneteenth Car Parade 2:30 pm Juneteenth Festival 3:30 pm When: Saturday, June 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: North Smith Street, N Smith St, Aurora, IL, 60505 Near Phillips Park Entrance What: Community Advocacy Awareness Network CAAN & African American Men of Unity Collaborates for JUNETEENTH UNITY CAR PARADE & FESTIVAL Mary Fultz blessed to organize: JUNETEENTH UNITY CAR PARADE 331-575-4630 Ricky Rodgers organizing the Juneteenth Festival Vendor Oppor... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Aurora Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.