Aurora downtown district to host Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebration Saturday

Live music, a candy station, arts and crafts corners and a spooktacular drone show await families at this year’s Halloween and Día de los Muertos event in downtown Aurora Saturday, Oct. 24. In addition to trick-or-treating at participating businesses downtown, families will have the chance to explore the traditions behind Día de los Muertos, including a community altar display, face painting, educational exhibits and seasonal treats like Pan de Muerto and hot chocolate. Costumes are encouraged.Trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in downtown Aurora, including on River Street, Stolp Avenue and Galena Boulevard. As the festivities continue in the evening from 5 to 9 p.m., attendees will be treated to a 12-minute drone show display – a colorful finale to close out an event dedicated to celebrating the community spirit that makes up Aurora. For more information, visit auroradowntown.org.