Free things to do in Aurora

4 free things to do and get in Aurora, including 2 kids & family, 1 entertainment, 1 attractions.

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AttractionsFree (worth about $8)

Hike the prairie and visit the tipis at Plains Conservation Center

Grounds open daily (Mon–Thu 6:30am–4:30pm, Fri 6:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8am–6pm); visitor center Wed–Fri noon–4:30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–4:30pm

Plains Conservation CenterAurora

Plains Conservation Center in Aurora is free to come in, hike the prairie trails, explore the visitor center and see the tipis and homestead village. It's run by Denver Botanic Gardens with the City of Aurora and is an eBird birding hotspot. Guided programs cost extra. Visitor center open Wednesday–Friday noon–4:30pm and weekends 9am–4:30pm.

Verified Oct 27 · botanicgardens.org

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Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Free day at Plains Conservation Center: Indigenous peoples of the plains

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Plains Conservation CenterAurora

Denver Botanic Gardens' free day at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am–3pm, is themed around the Indigenous peoples of the plains. Register for the free day through Denver Botanic Gardens.

Verified Oct 27 · botanicgardens.org

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Entertainment

Aurora's Holiday Tree Lighting at the Aurora Municipal Center

Tue, Dec 8, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Aurora Municipal Center

Watch thousands of strands of lights switch on at Aurora's free Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 5 to 7pm on the Aurora Municipal Center campus. Expect holiday activities, sweet treats, light displays, performances by Aurora Dance Hearts and Santa Claus. Free parking on site, first come, first served, or take the R-Line to Aurora Metro Station.

Verified Oct 27 · auroragov.org

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Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Holiday free day at Plains Conservation Center: Thursday, December 17

Thu, Dec 17, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Plains Conservation CenterAurora

Denver Botanic Gardens' holiday-themed free day at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora is Thursday, December 17, 2026, 10am–3pm. Register for the free day through Denver Botanic Gardens.

Verified Oct 27 · botanicgardens.org

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