Aurora has 24 dispensaries licensed by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID, including out-of-state visitors, can buy at any of them. Aurora is an adult-use market: none of its stores in our list holds a medical license, but it is one of the Denver-area cities that allows licensed home delivery.
Aurora's stores look different from Denver's. Instead of small shops on busy main streets, most are large, high-volume stores in shopping centers and on arterial roads, many of them run by regional chains, and most stay open until 11:45 p.m. Star Buds on Arapahoe Road has more Google reviews than any store on our Denver page.
All 24 Licensed Dispensaries in Aurora, CO
Aurora stretches across three counties, and its stores split into two halves. North Aurora (80010 and 80011, in Adams and Arapahoe counties) has stores along Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street, Havana Street and East 6th Avenue, close to the Anschutz medical campus and the Denver city line. South and east Aurora (80012 to 80017) has the rest, along Havana Street, Iliff Avenue, Quincy Avenue, Chambers Road and Arapahoe Road. Open any listing for its MED license number and map.
North Aurora: Fired Cannabis on East Colfax Avenue is the most reviewed store in the north, and Livwell on North Peoria Street stays open the latest in town. Best Buds on East 33rd Avenue, Mecca on Havana Street and Every Day Weed North Aurora on Montview Boulevard are nearby. Farther east, Green Dragon and Xclusive Cannabis share the 15200 block of East 6th Avenue, and The Green Solution and Livwell are out on East Colfax.
South and east Aurora: Medicine Man on South Havana Street and The Green Solution on South Peoria Court anchor the southwest corner, with Terrapin Care Station on East Mississippi Avenue, The Green Solution on South Potomac Street and Colorado Harvest Company on East Yale Avenue. Lightshade and Good Chemistry share the 16800 block of East Iliff Avenue, and Rocky Road is on South Chambers Road. On East Quincy Avenue, The Green Solution, Green Dragon and Lova Aurora are within a few blocks, with Jars Cannabis on South Buckley Road. In the far southeast, Star Buds on East Arapahoe Road and Jars Cannabis on South Gun Club Road serve the far southeast.
Best Aurora Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated and most reviewed: Star Buds on Arapahoe Road (4.8 stars, about 7,600 reviews), The Green Solution on South Peoria Court (4.8, about 4,850), Fired Cannabis (4.8, about 3,600) and Jars Cannabis on Gun Club Road (4.8, about 3,300).
- Open latest: Livwell on North Peoria until 11:59 p.m., and 11 others, including all three Green Solution stores with hours listed and Medicine Man, until 11:45 p.m.
- Open at 8 a.m.: most Aurora stores, including Lightshade, Best Buds and Rocky Road.
- Two stores, one stop: Lightshade (4.7 stars) and Good Chemistry (4.6) share a block of Iliff Avenue, handy for comparing menus.
- Closest to Denver: Mecca on Havana Street and Livwell on Peoria.
Visiting a Dispensary in Aurora: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: You must be 21 or older with a valid, unexpired ID. Out-of-state licenses and passports are accepted. A medical card does not let anyone under 21 shop here, because no Aurora store in our list is medical-licensed.
- Hours: State rules allow sales from 8 a.m. to midnight. Most Aurora stores open at 8 or 9 a.m., and more than half of those with listed hours stay open until 11:45 p.m. or later.
- Payment: Cash and debit are standard, and large stores usually have an ATM. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
Aurora and Colorado Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A retail store can sell you up to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate a day. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces. See our Colorado marijuana laws guide for more.
- Public use: Consuming cannabis in public is a petty offense with a fine of up to $100. That includes parking lots, city parks and Cherry Creek State Park.
- Federal property: Buckley Space Force Base is federal land, where cannabis is illegal under any circumstances.
- Driving: Keep packages sealed and never use cannabis in a vehicle. A blood level of 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter lets a court infer impairment.
- The airport: Aurora's east side is close to Denver International Airport, but you cannot bring cannabis there or take it out of Colorado.
Cannabis Taxes in Aurora
Your total tax depends on which county the store is in. The City of Aurora's published tax summary lists a city marijuana tax rate of 8.75%, which includes Aurora's 3.75% general sales tax. Added to Colorado's 15% retail marijuana sales tax and transit, cultural and county taxes, the summary puts the combined rate at 25.10% in Arapahoe County, 25.60% in Adams County and 25.85% in Douglas County. Each delivery carries a $1 city surcharge. A 15% state excise tax is paid at wholesale and built into prices. Check your receipt, since rates can change. Compare states in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Aurora
None of the 24 Aurora stores in our list holds a medical license. Registered patients 21 and older can still shop at Aurora's retail stores, but they pay retail taxes and the 1-ounce limit applies. For medical prices and the 2-ounce daily patient limit, patients need a medical store in another city, such as Denver, which has dozens.
Cannabis Delivery in Aurora
Aurora's marijuana delivery ordinance took effect in January 2021. Stores and transporters with delivery permits from both the state and the city can deliver to Aurora residents, and businesses licensed elsewhere with the right permits can deliver into Aurora. Deliveries go only to adults 21 and older with ID.
Dispensaries Near Aurora
- Dispensaries in Denver: 183 stores just west.
- Dispensaries in Glendale: 5 stores to the west, past the Denver line.
- Dispensaries in Commerce City: 7 stores to the northwest.
- Dispensaries in Brighton: 3 stores to the north.
- Dispensaries in Englewood: 4 stores to the southwest.
Browse every city on our Colorado dispensary directory.
Aurora Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Aurora?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at MED-licensed stores in Aurora and use cannabis on private property where the owner allows it.
How many dispensaries are in Aurora?
Our directory lists 24 licensed stores in Aurora, the most of any Denver suburb.
Can tourists buy weed in Aurora?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid out-of-state license or passport can buy up to 1 ounce of flower per transaction.
What time do dispensaries close in Aurora?
Many stay open until 11:45 p.m., and Livwell on North Peoria Street is open until 11:59 p.m. State rules end sales at midnight.
Do Aurora dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit, and many have ATMs. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Aurora?
Up to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate a day.
Are there medical dispensaries in Aurora?
Not in our list. Every Aurora store is adult-use only, so patients under 21 must shop at a medical store in another city such as Denver.
Where can I smoke weed in Aurora?
Only on private property with the owner's permission. Parks, parking lots, sidewalks and Cherry Creek State Park are all public.
Can I get weed delivered in Aurora?
Yes. Aurora allows delivery by businesses with state and city delivery permits, to adults 21 and older at Aurora addresses. Each delivery has a $1 city surcharge.
Why is cannabis tax different across Aurora?
Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties, and county taxes differ, so the combined rate runs from about 25.1% to 25.9% depending on the store.
What is the best dispensary in Aurora?
Star Buds on East Arapahoe Road has 4.8 stars on about 7,600 Google reviews, the most in Aurora. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division's lists of licensed retail and medical marijuana stores. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.