2026 Bourbon Raffle
Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00

2026 Bourbon Raffle

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Join us for our annual Bourbon Raffle!

Winners will be drawn during a happy hour event at Tavern on Broadway in Downtown Aurora on Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8pm

Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100, with a maximum of 600 tickets being sold!

Thirteen Chances to Win!

  1. Igloo Cooler plus 13 bottles of bourbon

  2. Elijah Craig 15 Year Single Barrel Bourbon &  Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

  3. Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel & Henry McKenna Bottled-In-Bond 10 Year

  4. Weller Antique 107 & Weller 12 Year

  5. Little Book Chapter 9, 2025 & Baker’s 7 Bourbon

  6. Blanton's Original Single Barrel & Caribou Crossing

  7. A Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 13, Scene 4 & Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond

  8. Booker’s Uncut & Unfiltered 03-2025 & Booker’s Uncut & Unfiltered 04-2025

  9. Weller Full Proof & Weller Special Reserve

  10. Booker’s Uncut & Unfiltered 03-2025 & Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon

  11. 1792 Sweat Wheat & 1792 Full Proof

  12. Knob Creek 12 Year & Knob Creek Blender’s Edition

  13. 1792 Single Barrel & 1792 Bottled-in-Bond

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Healthcare, Police, and Fire Career Fair
Sep
19
9:00 AM09:00

Healthcare, Police, and Fire Career Fair

  • Waubonsee Community College (map)
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Join us for a career fair at Waubonsee Community College at 18 S. River Street, Aurora IL to talk with local employers in the various fields as well as a Career Panel with first responders at 11am.

Register at bit.ly/ARFM_HPFCF

Questions? Contact Judy Dawson at (630) 990-6844 or jdawson@williamhallcenter.org

Healthcare:

-Information from Local Employers

Fire Department

-Aurora

-Bartlett

-Elburn and Countryside

Law Enforcement

-Aurora PD

-Kane County Sheriff’s Office

-Metra Police

-Cook County Sheriff’s Office

-Elburn PD

Education

-Waubonsee Community College Admission along with information about Fire Science, Healthcare and Criminal Justice/ Cadet programs

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Bilingual Storytime at the Fire Museum//Hora del cuento bilingüe en el museo de bomberos
Oct
1
11:00 AM11:00

Bilingual Storytime at the Fire Museum//Hora del cuento bilingüe en el museo de bomberos

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Celebrate Fire Safety Month with a special Family Storytime at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum! Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and more in this all-ages family storytime. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Storytime will take place inside Aurora’s historic old Central Fire Station, now home to two floors of exhibits exploring the history of the Aurora Fire Department, regional fire service, and fire safety and prevention.

Attendees are welcome to enjoy the museum free of charge after the event.

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¡Celebra el Mes de la seguridad contra incendios con una Hora de cuento familiar especial en el museo regional de bomberos de Aurora! Disfruta de cuentos, rimas, música y más en esta hora del cuento para toda la familia. Para niños de todas las edades y sus cuidadores.

La hora del cuento se llevará a cabo dentro de la histórica antigua Estación Central de Bomberos de Aurora, que ahora alberga dos pisos de exhibiciones sobre la historia del Departamento de Bomberos de Aurora, el servicio de bomberos de la región y la seguridad y prevención de incendios.

Después del evento, los asistentes podrán disfrutar del museo de forma gratuita.

Visit APL event page for more information: https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/17197048

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Community Hero Day 2026
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00

Community Hero Day 2026

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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On Saturday, October 3, 2026, our annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum from 10am-2pm. This event continues to be a success due to overwhelming support from our partners and the citizens of Aurora and surrounding communities. Families will have an opportunity to once again participate in our touch-a-truck with vehicles spanning from police and fire to community services.

This event allows citizens of our region to get up close and personal with vehicles that serve our community on a daily basis. Additionally, the event will feature safety education from numerous safety providers in our community.

For the Finale, we will feature a live burn demonstration in partnership with the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and the Aurora Fire Department, showcasing how quickly fires can spread as well as the importance of fire sprinklers in saving lives and property.

Visit the event page for more information
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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

Sign up here

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Dec
22
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.


Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

Sign Up here


The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jan
16
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.


Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

Sign Up here


The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.


Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

sign up here


The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Feb
13
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.


Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

Sign up here


The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums
Feb
15
10:00 AM10:00

Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.


Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

Sign up here


The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Kids Krew: The Pawsome Rescue Adventure!
Aug
19
3:00 PM15:00

Kids Krew: The Pawsome Rescue Adventure!

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is excited to partner with the Aurora Downtown District to host the August Kids Krew event!

Join us for a free event on August 19th from 3-5pm with the first 20 guests receiving a special goody bag!

Enjoy free admission, meet the Kane County Sheriff Office’s therapy dog Casper, make a craft and help solve our mission!

This is a free event but registration is highly recommended: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kids-krew-the-pawsome-rescue-adventure-tickets-1993888814117?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

There will also be a photo opportunity with two very special guests!

We hope to see you there!

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August Free Day
Aug
5
10:00 AM10:00

August Free Day

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Join us from 10-4pm for free admission and test out your skills with our obstacle course!

Kids will have the chance to go through firefighter skill stations including crawling through “smoke”, building entry and a rescue drag among others!

After completing the course, our newest firefighters will get a certificate to make it official!

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Firehouse Subs Fundraiser
Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00

Firehouse Subs Fundraiser

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Show your support with a sub!

On July 1st from 10am-8pm stop by the 405 N Eola Rd - Aurora, IL Firehouse Subs and show the flyer below for 15% of your sale to be donated the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and the Aurora Retired Firefighters!

Museum staff will be the restaurant from 5-7pm with giveaways and activities!



ONLY AVAILABLE AT ABOVE LOCATION

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Pappy Bourbon Tasting
Jun
27
4:00 PM16:00

Pappy Bourbon Tasting

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Join us for an exclusive tasting in Downtown Aurora of Pappy Van Winkle on Saturday, June 27 at 4pm in support of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum’s mission of teaching fire history & fire safety.


Your Ticket Includes:
~ 1 ounce pour of each: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B, Pap Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year
~ Fire Museum Glencairn glass
~ Light snacks
~ Brief history and comments about Aurora fire department history, the museum, and the bourbons from Executive Director Brian Failing

Tasting will take place at Tavern on Broadway, 24 N Broadway, in Downtown Aurora.

This opportunity is limited to 20 attendees


Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/ARFM_Pappy

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Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jun
24
12:00 PM12:00

Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

Learn More and Register for a Class Here
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Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jun
23
12:00 PM12:00

Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

Learn More and Register for a Class Here
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Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY

PLEASE REGISTER FOR A DIFFERENT DAY

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

Learn More and Register for a Class Here
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Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jun
19
12:00 PM12:00

Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY

PLEASE REGISTER FOR A DIFFERENT DAY

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

Learn More and Register for a Class Here
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Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums
Jun
18
12:00 PM12:00

Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY

PLEASE REGISTER FOR A DIFFERENT DAY

Join us for a FREE one day class tailored exclusively for high school students to gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and explore museum careers.

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation Practical Fire & Life Safety Skills and Pathways in Museums, a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service, is FREE to local high school students. Students that attend school in Aurora 129 and 131, Naperville 203 and 204, Oswego 308, Batavia 101, Kaneland 302, and corresponding private schools.

The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

Learn More and Register for a Class Here
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June First Fridays
Jun
5
5:00 PM17:00

June First Fridays

Join us for June First Fridays from 5-8pm with free admission and and FREE Hands Only CPR Training with DobroSKILLS!

Register to participate in the CPR training here: https://www.dobroskills.net/arfm/firstfriday

For more information about DobroSKILLS visit their website: https://www.dobroskills.net/

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2026 Meat Raffle
May
12
5:00 PM17:00

2026 Meat Raffle

Grab a ticket for your chance to win a package of meats from Family Farm Meats in Hinckley, grills, and many other amazing prizes! Winners will be drawn at 7pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Tavern on Broadway. Proceeds from the raffle support the mission and programs of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. 

Full list of prizes and the link to purchase tickets can be found on the Meat Raffle Event Page

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Museum Closed
Dec
24
to Jan 1

Museum Closed

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be closed for our winter break from Dec 24th to January 1st. We will return to normal operating hours January 2nd.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing our visitors in the new year!

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Jingle Bells & Fire Alarms
Dec
14
11:00 AM11:00

Jingle Bells & Fire Alarms

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Stop by the Fire Museum Sunday December 7th and 14th for free admission and fun! From 11-3pm we will have free admission, a gift wrapping station (perfect if your stopping by after the Christkindl Market!) and a winter craft!

Free day made possible by City of Aurora Youth Services.

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Jingle Bells & Fire Alarms
Dec
7
11:00 AM11:00

Jingle Bells & Fire Alarms

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Stop by the Fire Museum Sunday December 7th and 14th for free admission and fun! From 11-3pm we will have free admission, a gift wrapping station (perfect if your stopping by after the Christkindl Market!) and a winter craft!

Free day made possible by City of Aurora Youth Services.

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Whispers in the Firehouse: An Evening at Old Central
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00

Whispers in the Firehouse: An Evening at Old Central

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Some say that the firefighters still wait…standing in silence, listening for an alarm bell that had yet to ring. Enjoy an array of flavorful hors d’oeuvres and curated sips with fellow guests before setting off on the guided paranormal tour led by local historian Tracy Duran and seasoned paranormal investigator Meggan Sommerville. Costumes encouraged. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Whispers in the Firehouse: An Evening at Old Central
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Whispers in the Firehouse: An Evening at Old Central

  • 53 N Broadway Aurora, IL, 60505 (map)
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Some say that the firefighters still wait…standing in silence, listening for an alarm bell that had yet to ring. Enjoy an array of flavorful hors d’oeuvres and curated sips with fellow guests before setting off on the guided paranormal tour led by local historian Tracy Duran and seasoned paranormal investigator Meggan Sommerville. Costumes encouraged. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Wednesday: 10am-4pm

Thursday: 10am-4pm

Friday: 10am-4pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm