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Events and Programs

To find out more about any of these programs, contact the Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites education team, 303.739.6660 or email us.

Weekly Programs

Morning at the Museum
Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Spend the morning with your preschooler at the Aurora History Museum for stories, crafts and hands-on activities. A new program is offered every week. Please note, children must be supervised by an adult.
Adult admission is included with $1 children's admission, no registration required.

Upcoming Events

Filipino Friday Night: Lyn A. Buti, T’Boli Tradition Bearer
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.
Lyn A. Buti will share an introduction to Tboli culture and traditions. Participants will explore Tboli history, dance, clothing and adornment, and rituals. Through storytelling and demonstration, Lyn will share the meaning and significance behind these practices.
Included with admission (Free for members).

Speaker Series: Black Cowboys in Colorado with Acoma Gaither 
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Emmy Award-winning public historian and Associate Curator of Black History at History Colorado, Acoma Gaither, will talk about the lives and experiences of Black cowboys in Colorado and the West.
Included with Admission (Free for members)

Speaker Series: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit Presentation
Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
Learn about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) with cultural anthropologist Daniel Oxendine of the Lumbee Tribe. Explore the history, ongoing impact and the work of Red Threads, a digital archive preserving these stories.
Included with admission (Free for Members).

Mini-Kasama Market & Documentary Film Showing w/ Talk
Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Come shop at the market celebrating Filipino heritage through food, wellness, arts, and community connection. Stay from 3 to 4 p.m. for the documentary about Pre-contact Filipino tattoos and a talk by traditional tattooist Natalia Roxas.
Market is free. Documentary & Talk tickets: $33.

Speaker Series: History of Spiritualism and Seance 
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. 
Join James Lopez to learn how the séance emerged from the 19th-century spiritualist movement and spread across the American West, including Colorado’s own lively culture of mediums, spirit guides and “spook exposers.” Then, for an additional fee, participate in a demonstration séance in Aurora’s own Trolley 610.
Lecture: 6 to 7 p.m. Included with $5 admission (Free for members).
Trolley Séance: 7:15 to 8 p.m. SOLD OUT
Register for Lecture only.

Speaker Series: Colorado’s Aviation History
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.
Coloradoans have started airlines, set records and created life-saving technologies like ejection seats and aerial ambulance service. Explore aviation history with Chuck Stout, aerospace historian and former Curator of the Wings Over the Rockies.
Included with Admission (Free for members).

Homeschool Day: Civics, Government and Kids in Action 
Friday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.
This lecture-style homeschool day will explore how the government works and why we have it, with an emphasis on how everyone, even kids, can make meaningful change in local governments.
Cost: $8 per participating child.

Speaker Series: Turning Over a New (Fossil) Leaf: Colorado's Paleobotanical Discoveries
Saturday, Nov 14, 11 a.m.
Join Dr. Gussie Maccracken for a look at new discoveries in Colorado’s fossilized flora. See how plant fossils reveal the ancient forests that once covered the state and hear about research she is currently conducting at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 
Included with admission (Free for members).

Speaker Series: Mexica Instrument Experience 
Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m.
Discover the sounds, stories, and rhythms of pre-Hispanic instruments native to Mexico through a live performance and teach-in. Magdiel Ilhuikatekpatl Esai is a musician, producer, and danzante (traditional dancer) creating music with ancestral instruments and sounds. 
Included with admission (Free for members).

Holiday Wreath Crafting Party
Sunday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.
Help us kick off the holidays at our Wreath Making Party! Apple Cider, cookies, music, crafting fun are all on the menu! Your ticket includes two 24-inch blank wreaths, crafting supplies, and decorations so you can create one wreath for yourself and one to benefit the Festival of Wreaths Fundraiser.
Tickets: $75

Poet Laureate, Crisosto Apache
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.
Spend an evening with Colorado’s Poet Laureate, Crisosto Apache. Crisosto is a Mescalero, Chiricahua Apache and Diné poet, associate professor of English and Creative Writing, and an Indigenous LGBTQ+/Two-Spirit writer, educator and advocate.
Included with admission (Free for members).

The History of Filipino Music with Sonny Masicampo and friends
Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Join “eSonny” Masicampo and friends for an evening of musical storytelling exploring the history of Filipino Music from Harana and Kundiman through the rise of Manila Sounds and Original Filipino Music. 
Included with admission (Free for members).

Visit Santa on the Trolley  
Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 2 p.m. 
It’s that time of year! Santa is visiting the Aurora History Museum so your child can tell him what they want for Christmas. Bring the whole family and don’t forget your camera for a photo with Santa in Historic Trolley Trailer #610 
Cost: $5 per family.

DeLaney Farm Open Days
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tour the DeLaney Historic District to learn about early Aurora’s farming history and get in the holiday spirit. Join us for crafts, scavenger hunts, holiday treats and visit the historic buildings.
Location: DeLaney Historic District, 170 S. Chambers Road  
Free event.

Centennial House Open Days
Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Centennial House is a Queen Anne style home. It is the oldest of the nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. Tour the house while it’s decorated for the holidays and enjoy a festive snack while learning about Aurora’s past.
Location: Centennial House, 1671 Galena St. 
Join the Historic Houses of Galena St. Tour at noon on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Homeschool Day: Aurora Celebrates! 
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. 
How do you celebrate? Aurora is the most diverse city in Colorado, and 22% of our residents were born in a different country. We’ve invited some of our neighbors to talk about what and how they celebrate. Join us for hands-on activities and celebrate with us! 
Cost: $8 per participating child.

Kasama Market
Friday, Dec. 11, 4 to 9 p.m.
“Kasama” is the Tagalog word for “together.” This market will bring together local Filipino vendors and artists to celebrate the holiday season. Visit for a very special Christmas shopping experience with art, crafts and food. 
Free event. No registration required.

Radio Play: A Christmas Carol
Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a fun and different take on everyone’s favorite Christmas ghost story about regret, personal growth and generosity. Four actors will play all the parts and make their own music and sound effects in this retelling of the Dickens tale based on a 1940s radio show script.
Tickets: $6
Colorado Aerospace Pioneers and Pacesetters Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Join us on the anniversary of the Wright Brother’s first flight to learn about flight and aerospace in Colorado! Chuck Stout, aerospace historian and former Curator of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, will discuss fun, fascinating, and surprising adventures from Colorado's rich legacy in aviation and space exploration. Included with admission (free for members)

Online Content

Social Media

When Was It? Every Wednesday we post #WhenWasItWednesday with an object or photograph from our collection to social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). You’ll need to guess the year based on what you see (car models, stores, fashion, hair styles and trends). Here's the catch: we don't have dates for every object or photograph in our collection; we are counting on you to help us narrow down the time frame! @AuroraHistoryCO on all platforms.

Geocaches

Find geocaches located at Aurora Landmarks No. 5, No. 9, No. 11 and No. 26 using Geocaching.com. After you find the cache, visit the Aurora History Museum during regular business hours and receive a limited edition coin for each geocache you find. We showcase a different historic landmark every year, so start your collection today!
Coins are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. You do not need to pick up the coin on the same day you find the cache.

Discover DeLaney Homestead
The Discover DeLaney Homestead series is a great way to compliment a walk through the DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Open Space. Click a link below to learn more about the historic site.

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