12/5/2025 Downtown Aurora, IL COCOA CRAWL Includes Art Galleries like CHERYL HOLZ'S

December 5, 2025

Visit Cheryl Holz's downtown Aurora art gallery from 5-7 PM for a cheery cup of hot cider:

Aurora Artist Studios

50 E. Galena, 2nd Flr,

The First Fridays Cocoa Crawl in Aurora, IL, is a festive event that takes place on the first Friday of each month. This year, the Cocoa Crawl will be held on December 5, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Participants can enjoy a delightful evening with a festive stroll through downtown Aurora, sampling delicious hot cocoa from various local businesses.

To participate, attendees can purchase a $10 souvenir mug at The Perch, which will be filled with English Toffee Hot Cocoa. The event also includes holiday shopping opportunities, with gifts available from local shops like Phoenix & Hawke and Arlo.Hendrix. Additionally, the event features a wellness center, The Perch, offering yoga, mindfulness, art, and spirituality activities.

For more information on the event and participating locations, visit the Aurora Downtown website or the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance page.

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