Holiday magic meets Halloween Town as Andi Lawley returns to preview Christmas at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora. Discover this year’s ICE! featuring Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, go behind the scenes of its hand-carved ice sculptures, and explore snow tubing, festive activities, and tips for planning your holiday getaway.

Southlands is celebrating 20 years of shopping, dining, and community connections in Aurora! Director of Marketing Crystan Blanco joins us to share her journey, what she’s discovered about Southlands, and what’s planned for its anniversary celebration. We also preview the Holiday Hometown Parade and explore how Southlands continues to evolve as a gathering place for residents and visitors.

Dual Horizons co-founders Ana Valles and Elizabeth Pemberton join to talk about the inspiration behind Aurora’s inaugural Chihuahua Fest! Get a preview of the food, music, art, and traditions coming to The Stampede on October 18th, and learn how the festival invites residents and visitors to connect across cultures.

Local radio legend and longtime Aurora resident Rick Crandall returns with an update on the Colorado Freedom Memorial’s new Education and Visitor Center. Rick shares what’s taking shape, how the Center will bring the stories behind the Memorial’s names to life, and why Aurora’s community has been essential to the project.

Juliet Dawkins, Executive Director of LuBird’s Light Foundation, joins us to share the personal story behind the organization’s mission to make play accessible to everyone. We explore the impact of LuBird’s Light Playground at Stanley Marketplace, why inclusive play matters, and how the Aurora community is celebrating the playground’s fifth anniversary.

Deepali, the Founder and Artistic Director of Roshni Performing Arts Sanctuary joins to talk about her journey, the creation of Roshni, and Route 15 an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the real stories of people along East Colfax. We also preview Roshni's 6th Annual New American Arts Festival and explore how art can build connection, celebrate culture, and strengthen community in Aurora.

Stanley Marketplace is celebrating 10 years as one of Aurora’s most unique destinations! We sit down with Kristen Baker & Meg Hott to talk about the local restaurants, shops, experiences, and events that have made Stanley a beloved community gathering place. Plus, we look ahead to the 10-year celebration and explore how the newly completed Westerly Creek project will create exciting new possibilities for outdoor events and experiences at Stanley.

How does a city grow while staying true to what makes it unique? We welcome back Jonathan Woodward, Vice President of the Aurora Economic Development Council, for an inside look at the projects, partnerships, and investments shaping Aurora's future. From business growth and workforce development to innovation and placemaking, discover how economic development impacts the places we live, work, dine, and explore.