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.

Canada Day Parade Registration

Please sign up and additional details, including location information, will be sent to you.

Back To School Sports Day

Join us for a fun-filled day of sports, games, and community! Every child receives a FREE backpack and school supplies to kick off the new school year.

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

Breaking Bread & Building Community (BBC)

Free

Join us every Saturday for a cultural cooking experience that brings people together through food, culture, and conversation. Participants will learn about Black culture and community through the lens of cooking while connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Every Saturday
1:00 PM
45 Nicholson Road, Newmarket
This event is free. Come taste, learn, connect, and build community with us.

Financial Empowerment & Mentorship

Free

This program is designed to support community members build financial confidence, knowledge, and long-term success. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this program offers valuable information, resources, and support for all experience levels.
📅 Every other Thursday evening and every other Saturday
💻 Online via Zoom
Register to RSVP. Zoom details will be provided upon registration.

RISING LEADERS BUILD FORWARD SUMMER PROGRAM

Free

Building confidence, leadership skills, and belonging one young leader at a time.

ABC invites Black and Biracial youth ages 9–15 to join us for an exciting summer experience filled with learning, exploration, mentorship, and fun. Two weeks in July & two weeks in August.

Each participant may bring one friend of any background.

Location
Rose of Sharon Building
1145 Nicholson Road, Newmarket

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, get in touch and let us know how you’d love to support the work.