Main Street Aurora Welcomes New Businesses to Third Street

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 9:00am

By Main Street Aurora, news release

Third Street is filled with retail, service, fraternal and eateries.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Saturday, August 27th Third Street was all the Rage when Main Street Aurora and the City of Aurora welcomed five businesses to its downtown.

Two of the city’s newest businesses; state of the art All American Laundry (424 Third Street) officially opened Friday, July 15, followed by Spire Book & Coffee Co. (308 Third Street) on Monday, July 18.

Geneva’s Homemade Quilts (316 Third Street) and Lucky Feather Soapery & Mercantile (305 Third St) relocated from 2nd Street after closures in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Personally Yours Gift & Floral including Personally Yours Nutrition relocated and expanded with a massive, well-orchestrated move in November 2021.

The afternoon was filled with grilled chicken kabobs, Sweet Shave LLC, lemonade stand, fishing pond, adopt your own stuffed pet and shopping.

These businesses bring a total of 23 retail, service, fraternal and eateries on Third Street.

Events

Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
7th Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (APL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Fridays at 8:30 am Aurora Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-926-0646 to register.
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library
Seedling Time (APL)
Join us for our weekly storytime planned with 0-2 year olds in mind! Simple songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay (easy motions/movement), sensory activity and of course a story is being offered to this age group. Dillsboro: Thursdays at 10:30 am Aurora: Fridays at 10:30 am Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register!
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library