Sep 19, 2026
Pacifica Square Moon Festival 2026 in Aurora
Pacifica Square's free Moon Festival returns Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Aurora with Mid-Autumn programming, vendors, and plaza food.
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Pacifica Square hosts its annual Moon Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 4334–4360 E New York St in Aurora. The free plaza celebration blends Mid-Autumn Festival traditions with cultural performances, 50-plus vendors in recent editions, cosplay contests, and the annual Ramen Race, with food trucks plus Pacifica Square's indoor restaurants.
Organizers list Windfall Group and Pacifica Square as hosts, with City of Aurora support noted on partner listings. Confirm stage times and vendor updates on the Pacifica Square site or Chicago Asian Network listing before you go.
When: September 19, 2026 (2–7 p.m.)
Where: Pacifica Square, 4334 E New York St, Aurora, IL
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