Aurora Downtown District - April First Fridays Sign Up

Participating in First Fridays

Thank you for your interest in participating in our monthly First Fridays event! This program is designed to celebrate the vibrant artistic spirit of our downtown and create an engaging experience for the community.

While businesses and organizations are welcome to offer promotions, discounts, or special deals during the event, we strongly encourage all participating locations to incorporate art and/or music into their plans whenever possible. This could include hosting a local artist, featuring live music, displaying artwork, or partnering with a creative from our community.

The heart of First Fridays is to highlight the artistic energy that makes our downtown so special. By integrating art or entertainment into your participation, you help preserve the tradition and atmosphere that make the event meaningful for residents and visitors alike.

We truly appreciate your effort to support and celebrate the arts while helping create a memorable First Fridays experience!

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SIGN UP BY MARCH 15, 2026 TO BE INCLUDED ON THE MAP

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* 1. Business Name

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* 2. Business Address

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* 3. Contact Name (this will not be made public)

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* 4. Contact Email (this will not be made public)

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* 5. What Will You Feature for First Fridays? (select all that apply)

ART (paintings, sculptures, art display, etc.)

MUSIC (band, acoustic performer, entertainment, etc.)

DISCOUNT/DEAL

None of the above

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* 6. Please Provide Details (2-3 sentences maximum and note times you will be participating)

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* 7. Any Additional Details or Comments?

If you have photos you'd like to provide (for social media promotional consideration), please email them to tufanod@aurora.il.us