AURORA | The northern lights are making their way back to Aurora this fall, thanks to technology, artistry and a community-wide celebration. The Aurora Borealis Festival, an annual signature event from Visit Aurora, is set to return for its second year on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, at High Prairie Park in Painted Prairie, in northeast Aurora.

The family-friendly festival, first launched in 2024, recreates the aurora borealis with a dazzling laser show set to music, offering guests a rare chance to experience the beauty of the northern skies without leaving the Front Range. Organizers say the goal is not only to showcase light, sound and creativity, but also to bring people together to celebrate Aurora’s cultural vibrancy.

“At its heart, this is more than just a light show,”

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