Friday, Oct. 17
Family Fun Friday Night: Brightside Theatre Project – 6PM | Free
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540
Family Fun Friday Night: Brightside Theatre Project Get ready for Brightside’s spring show, Disney’s Aladdin, with theater games, songs, and activities. Family Fun Friday Nights are designed to give busy families the opportunity to enjoy extended hours on Friday evenings. The Museum is open until 8PM, with a special performance or activity on most Friday nights. Free with Museum membership or admission.
All Hallows Eve – 6:30PM | $10-$15
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Experience two of the darkest nights of the year with haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors. This one-of-a-kind experience brings some of the scariest literature of the past, present and future to life. Not recommended for children under 8 years old. Advance tickets are $10 per person; at the gate, $15 per person. Free admission for members. Call (630) 420-6010. Continues Saturday evening. www.napersettlement.org.
High School Football Prairie Classic – Neuqua Valley vs. Waubonsie Valley at North Central College – Visit www.sports.positivelynaperville.com for a preview and all the games around town.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Dogfest Walk ‘N Roll – 10AM | Fundraising for donations in encouraged
Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion – 500 Jackson St. Naperville, IL 60540
Grab a leash and be part of Canine Companions DogFest Walk ‘n Roll! It’s a community dog walk that supports the mission of Canine Companions for Independence. Put together a team of friends, family members and coworkers. Then fundraise to earn a cool DogFest prize. If you raise $100, you’ll get a DogFest bandana to sport at DogFest. Then come to DogFest for a tail-waggin’ good time!
Fall Fest & Clothing Closet – 10AM | Free
Washington Junior High School 201 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 – 201 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
We welcome all families to come join us for our annual Fall Fest! There will be lots of fun, fall-themed games and activities for the kids as well as popcorn, cotton candy, and a hot dog lunch provided (optional donation). Children can dress in costumes if they would like, but they are also welcome to come as they are. In addition to the Fall Fest activities we will have a separate area set up to provide gently used clothing, Halloween costumes, winter wear, shoes, books, and toys to those who are in need (free of charge). We hope that these two events will help promote family fun as well as provide for the needs of individuals and families in our area. rccnaperville.org/event-items/fall-fest-clothing-drive.
Trick or Treat – 10AM | 1 nonperishable food item plus $1 per child
Naperville Safety Town – 1320 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville Junior Woman’s Club is hosting its Annual Trick or Treat at Safety Town from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. 18. This event offers an opportunity for children ages 2-10 to enjoy the fun and friendship of trick or treating in a safe environment. A short lesson on safe trick or treating will be taught to the children before touring the town. All children who attend should be dressed in Halloween costumes and ready to have a good time while learning. The cost is $1 per child, plus at least one non-perishable food donation for Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry in Naperville. Safety Town’s Annual Trick or Treat event is a cooperative effort between the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club, local corporate sponsors and teen volunteers. Safety Town is located at 1320 Aurora Ave. at River Road on the campus with the Naperville Police and Fire Departments. www.napervillejuniors.org.
Bike Bald – “Tweed Ride” – 11AM | $5-$20
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Vintage ‘Tweed Ride’ will give riders the chance to ride in the era of the 1920’s…Penny Farth riders, Raleigh bike clubs and so much more. This ride will encourage those that participate to dress in the era where women wore hats, stockings, vintage dresses, tweed jackets and maybe a pair of dress vintage gloves while the men were fine gentlemen a handle bar mustache, tweed jacket and trousers to match leather messenger bags and an array of leather shoes, pipes, glasses & hats. Children are encouraged to join the ride. The ride will start the ride from behind the Naper Settlement – District 203 parking lot. The ride travels through town making its way to the Dupage River Bike Trail to Knoch Knolls park…A simple stop along the way to Dorothea Weigand park for a bit of afternoon tea in the park, fresh popcorn, a barber shop quartet, musicians etc.. The journey continues to Knoch Knolls Park Nature Center, a bonfire, a vintage Kodak moment for all to enjoy. Tickets: $10 per person, $20 per family, Students w/ID $8 Proceeds support ‘Bike Bald – Children with Cancer Awareness.’ www.bikebald.com.
Celebrate Halloween Early with P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast – 4PM | Free
Anderson’s Bookshop- Naperville – 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Internationally bestselling authors P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast are bringing Halloween to the Chicago area a little early this year with their latest book, REDEEMED. P.C. and Kristin will be at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville on Oct. 18 at 4PM for a book event and signing. The House of Night series is an international phenomenon, reaching number one on U.S., German, and UK bestseller lists, and it has remained a fixture on The New York Times Children’s Series bestseller list for over 160 weeks. With more than 12 million copies in print, rights sold in more than 40 countries to date, and relatable, addictive characters, this series is unstoppable. The movie rights for the series have been optioned by Davis Films (Resident Evil). www.andersonsbookshop.com.
The Special 20’s – 8:30PM | Free
City Gate Grille – 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563
Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s are bringing a fresh sound to the Chicago Blues scene. They mix classic Chicago Blues with Swing and Rock N’ Roll from the 1950’s. The band is influenced by the best in blues history. Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Louis Jordan, Junior Wells, and all of the Chicago greats. www.citygategrille.com.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Soup’s On! – 11:30AM | $0-$45. Free for children 5 and under, $10 Children 6-12, $35 for seniors (65+) and military, and $45 adult
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
A tantalizing assortment of tasty foods and desserts created by 25 of the area’s most admired restaurants and food purveyors will be on the menu during this popular family event that helps to prevent hunger and homelessness locally. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville, the seventh annual Soup’s On! fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. Children will be captivated by activities sponsored by the DuPage Children’s Museum, while guests of all ages will enjoy musical entertainment by award-winning high school choral groups. A silent auction will be held. Proceeds will benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Hesed House, DuPage PADS, and The Rotary Club of Naperville Charities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.SoupsOnRotary.com. Tickets are $45 for adults; seniors (65+) and military, $35; children 6-12, $10; children 5 and under are free. Football coverage also will be available for sports fans.
Naperville Area CROP Hunger Walk – 1PM | Free
Grace United Methodist Church – 300 E. Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
This annual 5K Walk raises awareness and funds to support local and global efforts to alleviate hunger. All ages are welcome to join us as we walk in solidarity with those who daily struggle to obtain life’s basic necessities.
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Halloween Events! Heads up for Halloween celebrations next weekend: Naperville Plaza Fall Festival, 11AM-3PM Sat., Oct. 25. Halloween celebrations in Downtown Naperville begin at Main Street Promenade along Van Buren Avenue and throughout downtown Naperville, 11AM-1PM Sun., Oct. 26. Costumes are welcome!
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.
