Events

Together Into Black History Month 2026

Welcome to our Events page! Here, you’ll find what’s happening with the Aurora Black Community Association (ABC) year-round through our Black History 365 programming. Our events celebrate culture, create space for learning, and strengthen community beyond a single month.

Flag Raising Celebration

Friday, Jan 30 – Aurora

If you missed it last year, you definitely don’t want to miss it this time. Come celebrate, dance, and raise the flag with us as we kick off Black History Month in pure vibes.

Newmarket-Aurora Black History Gala

Saturday February 7, 2026

Come enjoy culture, community, and celebration — African and Caribbean rhythms, good food, and good people as we honour and celebrate Black history together.

Sponsor Our Black History 365 Programs

These amounts represent suggested sponsorship minimums. Additional or multiple sponsorships are welcome and help expand program impact.

I Can Swim

$500 – 1000

Year-round swimming lessons that build safety, confidence, and access.

Diversity on The Ice

$600

Breaking barriers and building skills to foster inclusion on the ice.

PowerForward Grant

$1000 – 2000

Uplifting Young Entrepreneurs and Advancing Economic Empowerment

Our work is rooted in collaboration and partnership, because we believe lasting change happens when we work together. We’re proud to collaborate with partners such as the Town of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, YRP, York Region District School Board, Aurora Film Circuit, York Region Food Network, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, and many others—and we’re always open to new partnerships that align with our mission.

Explore upcoming events, see what we’ve been building, and find ways to get involved, volunteer, or collaborate as we continue this work 365 days a year.

Volunteer

ABC has thrived for five successful years because of the dedication and heart of our volunteers. Their commitment is the backbone of every program, every event, and every step forward we’ve taken as a community. We are deeply grateful for everyone who has given their time, skills, and energy to our mission. If you would like to get involved, call us and let us know how you’d love to support the work—we welcome you.”