Friday
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – 11AM | $5-$10
Jackson Ave. & Eagle St. Naperville, IL 60563
Learn about old Naperville, and see the new Naperville! This one-hour Historic Tour of Naperville blends the past with the present, highlights Naperville’s growth, and includes some fun stories! Tours run every Friday during June, July and August at 11:00AM. Please arrive at 10:50AM. No strollers. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-17. All public tours start and end at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Avenue at Eagle Street. Walk-ons permitted if space. www.napervilletrolley.com.
Live Music at CityGate Grille: Brooke & Colin – 8:30PM
CityGate Grille – 2020 Calamos Ct. Naperville, IL 60563
Visit CityGate Grille for live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Brooke & Colin will perform. CityGate Grille is located on the campus of Calamos Investments at I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville. Call (630) 718-1010 for dinner reservations or visit www.citygategrille.com.
Bye, Bye Birdie – 7:30PM | $12-$18
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
This weekend, NCC presents its final community musical of the summer, “Bye, Bye Birdie,” a captivating story with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams at 7:30PM Fri., and Sat., Aug. 8-9; and at 2PM Sun., Aug. 10, in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $18/adults and $12/students and senior citizens. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Saturday
Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7AM to noon
Fifth Avenue Station – 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Beginning the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in October, the Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 7AM to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.
Casey’s Fires up the Grill – 11AM
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Lunch is served fresh off the grill each Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM at Casey’s Foods. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or our weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. www.caseysfoods.com.
Hometown Picnic – noon – 4PM
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540
Spend a lazy, hazy summer day at a picnic while enjoying old-fashioned games, contests and an apple pie competition. Naper Settlement’s Hometown Picnic will be held from noon to 4PM on Saturday, August 9 at 523 S. Webster St. Food will be available for purchase. Activities are included with museum admission. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
VeggieFest Chicago 2014 in Naperville – 11AM
Science of Spirituality Meditation Center – 4S 175 Naperville-Wheaton Rd Naperville, IL 60563
VeggieFest Chicago 2014 in Naperville features health booths, vegetarian food demos, talks by health professionals, drawings, live music and dancing, delicious food to purchase, and kids’ activities. www.veggiefestchicago.com.
Sunday
Rotary Ride – 6:30AM
Commissioners Park – 111th St. and 248th Ave. Naperville, IL 60585
On Sunday, August 10, the Rotary Club of Naperville South will host its 18th Annual Rotary Bike Ride at Commissioners Park at 111th Street and 248th Avenue. There are three different distance rides to choose from starting as early as 6:30AM. For more information, or to register, visit www.rotaryride.org.
Orbea Naperville Sprint Triathlon – 7AM
Centennial Beach – 500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Orbea Naperville Sprint Triathlon consists of swimming, biking and running and begins at 7AM at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., on Sunday, August 10. For more information, or to register by August 7, visit www.napervilletri.com.
Cavalcade of Homes Military / Veterans Day – 10AM to 9PM | $10 -12
Ashwood Park Subdivision in Naperville (248 Ave. and 111 St.)
Some of the best and most innovative new home designs will be on exhibit during the 2014 Cavalcade of Homes event. Sunday, August 10 is Military and Veterans Day. The 3-week long show is the largest in Illinois and will feature six brand new, beautifully crafted homes in the highly acclaimed community of Ashwood Park North. Tickets can be purchased for $12 at the gate and $10 online. Children under age 12 are free. Find detailed floor plans, photos and design specs to view in-depth as well as a complete calendar of activities at www.cavalcadeofhomes.com. Runs daily through Aug. 17.
Before school begins again… Pottery Bayou– Noon to 5PM | Studio Fee $8
117 Water Street / Downtown Naperville
Discover creative ways to paint your own pottery from a selection of more than 100 pieces now available in the art studio along the Riverwalk. If youngsters are looking for something to do before school begins, this 2-hour experience includes paints, stencils, stamps, glazing and firing—and a personalized piece of pottery to take home. Pottery Bayou is open weekdays at 10AM. For other daily hours that begin at 10AM, special sales, party packages and updates, visit www.pottery-bayou.com.
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
