East Aurora is a village in Erie County, New York, located just 25 miles southeast of Buffalo and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls. In 2015, East Aurora was rated the third-best town to raise a family in New York State by Niche. According to the National Council of Home Safety and Security, it is also among the safest places to live in New York State.

East Aurora has been home to notable individuals and international companies including U.S. President Millard Fillmore, Elbert Hubbard, Moog, Inc., Fisher-Price Toys.

The town was the home of the inaugural owner of the NHL franchise Buffalo Sabers, Seymour H. Knox III. The Knox Estates, now known as Knox Farm, is a 633-acre New York state park. It is located on the northwest edge of the village

A walk down East Aurora's bustling Main Street is, in some ways, a step back in time, with a variety of specialty shops, restaurants, churches, municipal buildings and carefully preserved homes. Main Street is home to various local businesses and attractions, including Vidler's, an old-fashioned 5¢ & 10¢ store, the Aurora Theater with its big-screen and classic neon marquee, the Bar-Bill Tavern, famous for local specialties like Buffalo chicken wings and beef on weck. On Riley Street sits the Healthy Zone rink which was created by the Aurora Ice Association. They have made gradual improvements to the outdoor facility since its inception, including a roof and a brand new warming lodge that was opened in November 2015. The rinks components such as the boards, glass, and refrigeration system were purchased by the Aurora Ice Association and is the same equipment used in the 2008 NHL Winter Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins.