Above / Naper Lights at Naper Settlement, 5-9PM Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 31. Also every evening during Christmas week. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville / Sunrise. Free.
Friday
Christmas Cheer Luncheon and Cookie Sale – 11:30AM | $10
Wesley United Methodist Church – 21 E Franklin Ave Naperville, IL 60540
This year will be the 41st annual Christmas Cheer Luncheon and Cookie Sale! It is hosted by the United Methodist Women. Proceeds will go to local and national mission projects. Tickets are $10 per person. Cookies will be $10 per pound or $5 per half pound. You may choose your own assortment or purchase pre-selected assortments. Tickets are on sale through the church office or at the door. Purchasing tickets ahead is preferred. Contact the church office at (630) 355-1834.
The Somewhat True Tale Of Robin Hood – 7PM | $5-$10. Tickets on sale now online or at the door half hour before show
Naperville North High School Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood: the legendary hero’s tale with a twist. In Sherwood Forest, a dashing narcissist with a heart of gold aided by his not so smart, but loyal followers, the Merry Men, steal from the rich and give to the poor. A plotting Prince and his scheming Sheriff are outdone by Robin and his leading lady, with the help of the Towns Guy, who manages to make his way into every scene whether he’s wanted or not. Get ready for this laugh out loud retelling of the classic, which will take you on a journey through Sherwood Forest that youll never forget. Another performance will be held Saturday night at 7PM.
Saturday
Breakfast with Santa – 7AM | $3.50-$7. Adults: $7 Seniors: $4.50 Students 9-12: $4.50 Students K-8: $3.50 Preschoolers: FREE
Ss. Peter & Paul Ministry Center Hall – 36 North Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Come and relax and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. Socialize. All are welcome to attend, so please invite a friend or two and make this one of your Holiday Traditions. We will be serving: Sausage, ham, pancakes w/warmed strawberries and/or spiced apples, milk, a variety of juices and coffee. The proceeds from this event benefit Loaves & Fishes.
Christmas Gift Shoppe – 9AM | Free
Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Naperville – 1451 Raymond Drive Naperville, IL 60563
United and Unique, a Single Mom’s Ministry of Trinity Church of the Nazarene, will hold a Christmas Gift Shoppe on December 5 from 9AM-6PM and December 6 from 1PM-6PM at 1451 Raymond Drive, Naperville. New and gently used gifts are available for $10 or less. For more information contact the church office at 630-778-0328 or Mellissa Henry at mell99_00@yahoo.com.
Gingerbread Junction – 9AM | $3
Thayer J Hill Middle School – 1836 Brookdale Road Naperville, IL 60563
Hill Middle Schools PTSA will hold its annual Gingerbread Junction craft fair with more than 60 artisans displaying vintage designs, doll clothes, headbands and bows, pottery, art prints, hand-crafted jewelry, knits, quilts, holiday dcor, candles, handmade soaps and more.
St. Patrick’s Cookie Walk – 10AM-Noon | Free for the price of cookies & other treats
St. Patrick’s Residence – 1400 Brookdale Road Naperville, IL 60540
Come and select homemade cookies by the pound or pre-packaged. Also available is homemade English Toffee and White Chocolate Carmelite Delight.
Merry Tuba Christmas – 11AM | Free
Front Yard at U.S. Bank – Jefferson at Washington Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Municipal Band has arranged songs for tubas and other brass in a medley of holiday and Christmas favorites. Calling all tuba players, all ages, to come on downtown to perform in the annual concert that’s become a fine tradition. Decorated tubas are welcome!
Sunday
German Church Service & Reception – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
The Elmhurst Damenchor will sing at the German language church service at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 6. After the service there will be a reception with hot cider, stollen and cookies. The service will be led by Pastor Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on January 3 and February 7. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Christmas Presence “Young At Heart” Concert – 3PM | $12-$15. General admission – $15 Seniors and students – $12
Knox Presbyterian Church – 1105 Catalpa Ln. NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Fun for the entire family, ‘Christmas Presence Young at Heart’ is a one hour concert by The Naperville Men’s Glee Club which celebrates the joys of the holiday season through music for all ages. The program includes traditional carols sung by the Glee Club and guest soprano Mary Elliott, plus a golden anniversary performance of the Christmas novelty song ‘Fruitcake’. Children in the audience are invited to the stage to accompany the Glee Club using handheld percussion instruments. Tickets will also be available at the door prior to the concert (cash or check only). For more information, visit napervillemensgleeclub.org or call (630) 448-0518.
And there’s more…
Look forward with photo enhanced City Notes every week. In addition to events and other weekly happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (To be Updated for 2016), 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.
