There’s a lot happening around Aurora this weekend as the community heads into the heart of spring. From downtown shopping and local businesses to yard sales and the annual city cleanup, there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the weekend around town.

Whether you’re clearing out the garage, hunting for unique finds, or spending an evening downtown with friends, Aurora has something going on all weekend long.

📍 Aurora Sports Complex — 787 Park Avenue
🗓️ May 14–16
🕗 8 AM – 2 PM

Aurora residents can take advantage of the annual City Wide Cleanup this week at the Aurora Sports Complex. The event allows residents to drop off unwanted household items and debris as part of the city’s spring cleanup efforts.

Residents must provide:

The cleanup is intended for Aurora residents only.

📍 Downtown Aurora
🗓️ Friday, May 15
🕔 5 PM – 9 PM

Main Street Aurora’s popular “Get Wine(d) & Dine(d)” event returns Friday evening, giving visitors a chance to explore downtown shops, restaurants, and businesses while enjoying specials, tastings, pop-ups, and more.

Participating businesses include:

It’s a great opportunity to shop local, discover new businesses, and spend an evening in downtown Aurora.

📍 782 East Carr Street
🗓️ May 15–17
🕗 8 AM – 5 PM

Looking for vintage finds, home décor, or weekend treasure hunting? A multi-day yard sale featuring Moss & Cupboard will take place Friday through Sunday on East Carr Street.

The sale runs all three days from 8 AM to 5 PM and is expected to feature a variety of household items, décor, and unique finds.

With warmer weather arriving, downtown Aurora continues to feel more active each week as community events, shopping weekends, and outdoor activities return for the season. From cleanup projects to downtown events and yard sales, this weekend is shaping up to be a busy one around town.

📅 This Week in Aurora (May 13 – May 19)

“Looking for something to do in Aurora this week? Here’s everything happening around town.”

🚶‍♀️ Get WalkIN’ – Morning Community Walk – 9:00 AM
Start your morning with an energizing walk around Aurora! Meet outside the library for a casual group walk.
📍 Aurora Public Library

📚 Storytime with Miss Emily (Ages 0–5) – 10:30 AM
May’s Storytimes are all about bears! We’ll read about a bear who can’t find their underpants, a bear going down a creek and a bear that makes you go whoa!
📍 Aurora Public Library

📚 Donut Worry, Crochet Happy
📍 Local History Library @ The Depot
🕐 Wednesdays in May — 1:00 PM

Adults 18+ can join this 4-week crochet series and learn how to make a donut-shaped project that can be turned into a cute character like a fox, fish, or frog.

Registration is required, and participants should plan to attend all four sessions to complete the project.

📚 Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games Club – 4:30 PM
Set out to help a friend find a rare treasure, rescue a town from evil goblins, or maybe even save the world in the Tween Tabletop RPG Club! Using easy to learn and use rules, delve into the world of table-top roleplaying games and explore storytelling at its finest. Ages 7-12 welcome!
📍 Aurora Public Library

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
• Morning Momentum w/ Misti – 6:00 AM
• Dance & Step Fusion – 9:00 AM
• Pilates with Emma – 6:00 PM

🏫 Aurora High School
🎾 Tennis (Girls V) vs. Southwestern Hanover High School — 5:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) vs. Rising Sun High School — 5:30 PM
🏊 Open Swim — 7:00 PM

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
• Group Strength – 9:00 AM
• Gentle Yoga – 10:15 AM
• Hannah’s Group Fitness (Premium) – 6:00 PM
• Tai Chi Chaun – 7:00 PM

🏫 Aurora High School ⛳ Golf (Boys V) @ Cville/E.C./Lburg — 5:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) vs. Connersville High School — 6:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Connersville — 6:00 PM
🥎 Softball (Girls V) @ Connersville High School — 6:00 PM
🚫 🥎 Softball (Girls JV) @ Connersville High School — CANCELED (7:30 PM)

📚 Role-Playing Games for Beginners
📍 Aurora Public Library
🕓 Thursday, May 14 — 4:00 PM

Teens ages 13–19 are invited to learn the basics of role-playing games at this beginner-friendly library event. No experience is needed, and snacks and drinks will be provided.

This month’s session will be held at the Aurora Library due to construction at the Dillsboro Library

📚 Shhh… We’re Reading
📍 Local History Library @ The Depot - 5:00 PM

Looking for quiet time to relax and read? This adult reading club offers an hour of reading and light snacks followed by a casual social time to chat about books with other readers.

Attendees can also stay afterward for the “Not Your Mother’s Book Club” meeting. Ages 18+ welcome.

📚 Not Your Mother’s Book Club
📍 Local History Library @ The Depot - 6:30 PM

Readers ages 18+ are invited to join this monthly discussion group featuring edgy stories and a variety of genres.

This month’s featured book is Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole. Books can be picked up at the Aurora or Dillsboro Library before the meeting.

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center • Morning Momentum w/Misti – 6:00 AM
• Spin Class – 9:00 AM • Core & Mobility – 10:00 AM
• Parkinson’s Fitness – 11:00 AM

🏫Aurora High School
🎾 Tennis (Girls V) vs. Rushville High School — 5:30 PM

🍷 Get Wine(d) & Dine(d) in Aurora — 5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Downtown Aurora

🎉 Downtown Aurora Event Day (see feature above)

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
• Pilates – 9:00 AM

🏫 Aurora High School
🏃 Track & Field (Boys) — EIAC Reserve — 10:00 AM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Charlestown Senior High School — 11:00 AM
🥎 Softball (Girls V) vs. Rushville Consolidated High School — 11:00 AM
⛳ Golf (Boys V) — EIAC — 2:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Charlestown Invitational — 6:00 PM

📚 Chess for Success
📍 Local History Library @ The Depot 10:30 AM

Players of all skill levels are invited to enjoy free chess lessons and improve their game in a fun, welcoming environment.

Along with learning chess strategies, participants will explore valuable life skills like recognizing opportunities, thinking ahead, and keeping goals in mind. All ages are welcome.

Sunday (5/17)

🏫 Aurora High School
🏅 Special Events (Co-ed V & JV) — SDDFS Awards Ceremony — 4:00 PM

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
• Morning Momentum w/ Misti – 6:00 AM
• Hannah’s Private Training – 8:00 AM
• Group Strength – 9:00 AM
• Gentle Yoga – 10:15 AM
• Parkinson’s Fitness – 11:00 AM
• Hannah’s Group Fitness (Premium) – 6:00 PM

🏫 Aurora High School
🎾 Tennis (Girls V) vs. Milan Jr-Sr High School — 4:00 PM
⛳ Golf (Boys V) @ RTC — 4:30 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Batesville High School — 5:30 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) vs. Batesville High School — 5:30 PM
🎨 Special Events (Co-ed V & JV) — SDHS Student Art Show — 6:30 PM

🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
• Yoga Flow – 9:00 AM
• Strength Foundations – 10:15 AM
• Spin Class (Sign up in advance – Boxing Room) – 5:15 PM
• Spin Class – 5:30 PM

👉 View full schedule & details: Aurora Community Center https://www.auroraparksandrec.org/group-fitness-calendar

🏫 Aurora Elementary School
🎉 Field Day
👨‍👩‍👧 PTO Meeting — 3:15 PM

🏫 Aurora High School
🏃 Track & Field (Boys) @ IHSAA Girls Sectional — 5:30 PM
🏫 School Board Meeting — 6:30 PM

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