Downtown Aurora 2nd Street Merchants To Hold Block Party

The family-fun event happens Saturday.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Who is ready for some family fun in downtown Aurora? 

2nd Street 300 Block Merchants will host a Block Party on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The free event will feature a kids alley, scavenger hunt, food, and live music. 

  • Kids Alley: Tic Tac Toe, Ball Darts, Jenga, Connect 4, Kerplunk, Rummiqub, Corn Hole, Face Painting, Cookie Decorating, Chalk Art, Bouncy House. 
  • Food: Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant, Combs Pizza, Plug's Sweet Tooth, Jet's Flight Lemonade Stand, The Aurora Diner, Uncle Steel's Brews.
  • Music: Terry Hahn will perform from 10:00 to noon, followed by Tyler Brindley from noon to 4:00. 

Attendees are encouraged to pick up a scavenger sheet at any business. Visit every business, answer all the questions, and be eligible for prizes. 

Participating businesses include: 

  • 301 - Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant
  • 302 - Southeast Indiana Art Guild
  • 308 - A-Z Browseabout
  • 309 - Coming Soon
  • 311 - Krypto's Comix -  Second Time Around
  • 312 - BottomLine Services
  • 313 - Plug's Sweet Tooth
  • 314 - Nelson T.V. Service
  • 315 - Uncle Steel's Brews
  • 320 - New Seasons Estate Sales
  • 322 - Distinctive Knit Yarn Shop
  • 325 - Hippie Bob's
  • 326 - Remember This Antiques and Unique Gifts
  • 328 - Miks's 2nd Street Cuts
  • 329 - Combs Pizza
  • 333 - Big Indiana Woodworking
  • 339 - The Aurora Diner

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