Monday
Camp Naper: Summer Day Camp – 8AM | $80-$225. Registration required. Call (630) 420-6010.
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Is your child an explorer, detective, scientist, artist or all of the above? At Naper Settlement, Camp Naper offers 12 acres of epic experiences for children in grades 1 to 8. One-day, two-day and weeklong camps offer a wide variety of enrichment activities including STEM, exploration, cooking, art, music and more. Our unique hands-on history camps such as Civil War Camp provide an immersive adventure where learning is fun! All camps include supplies and a snack, and are led by experienced, adult counselors. For more information, visit napersettlement.org.
AHFS Fundraiser to Feature Monty Python and the Holy Grail – 7:30 pm | $8-$12. Admission is $8 for AHFS members and students with and ID and $12 general admission
Tivoli Theater – 5021 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515
A special Quote Along/Sing Along version of the classic comedy Monty Python & The Holy Grail will be shown on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 7:30 PM, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, in downtown Downers Grove. The special presentation will serve as a fundraiser for the After Hours Film Societys 14th Annual Say It In Eight Student Film Festival. Admission is $8 for AHFS members and students with and ID and $12 general admission. Tickets are on sale at the Tivoli Theatre box office. For more information, visit www.afterhoursfilmsoceity.com.
Tuesday
Frogs and Fairies and Mudpies Oh My! 3-5 Years – 9:30AM | $25
The Morton Arboretum – 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532
Frogs and Fairies and Mudpies…Oh My! 3-5 years Tuesday, June 14 , Wednesday, June 15 or Thursday, June 23, 9:30-11AM. $25 Enjoy stories, crafts, muddy games and play in this squishy, squashy, fairytale of a program.
Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series – 7PM | Free
Rotary Hill – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Talented carillonneurs from across the country and all over the world delight concert goers with an evening of music. Free performances are held rain or shine (unless there is lightning). Picnicking on the lawns surrounding the tower is welcome. Post recital Moonlight Carillon Tours are available for $3 per person from 8 to 9PM. www.napervilleparks.org/millenniumcarillonsumme.
Wednesday
Farmers Market – 3PM | Free
St. John’s Episcopal Church – 750 Aurora Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
The market features a variety of vendors offering seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as honey, farm fresh eggs, meat, cheese, organic specialty foods, breads, pastries and cookies, coffee, jams, sauces, freshly squeezed juices, baked empanadas, natural skin care products, French linens and many other fine offerings. In addition, families can enjoy a free weekly children’s story time program provided by the Naperville Public Library every 30 minutes during market hours. Stories, crafts and games relate to the summer theme of plants, insects and pollinators.
Annual AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale – 6PM | $10
Celebration Community Life Center – 919 S. Washington St Naperville, IL 60563
Book Lovers paradise! The AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale has it all- hardcovers/paperpack, fiction, military history, religion, CD’s/DVD’s, children’s books and more! Don’t forget the Fab Finds- autographed books, first editions and special finds all $5 and up. All items donated locally and in good condition. 6/15 is the Preview Party. Come for best selection, refreshments and raffles – $10 entry fee. June 16-18 admission is FREE! Hourly specials all day Thursday, 6/16 and Friday, 6/17! On Saturday, 6/18 all items (except fab Finds) 1/2 price or $10 a bag. Cash and checks only. All proceeds benefit AAUW scholarships, fellowships and other programs supporting women and girls. Information: http://naperville-il.aauw.net; aauwnaperville@hotmail.com.
Celebrate JKB at Meson Sabika – 5:30PM | $50
The Pavilion at Meson Sabika – 1050 Aurora Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Come join the fun and games, raffles and auction from 5:30-9:30PM Wed., June 15, in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika. The price is $50 per person with 100% of all ticket sales going directly to JKB Experiential Education Foundation. RSVP at www.jkbfoundation.org.
Thursday
Block Party – 1PM | $0-$12. Free for Museum members. Regular admission for non-members of $12 per person.
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Kick off the season at the Museum’s first Summer Family Event: BLOCK PARTY! Explore the Museums unique neighborhoods and take part in traditional, and not so traditional, block party games and activities for the whole family. Bean Bag Toss, Bozo Buckets, Twister, Jenga, Pool Noodle, Race Car Tracks, Paper Airplane Construction & Distance Contest, Wheres Pat?, Tye Dye Shirts* and More! This indoor event is the first in a series of three Summer Family Events taking place here at DuPage Childrens Museum. The event is FREE with Museum Membership or admission. *Tye dye shirts require an additional fee.
Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series – 7:30PM | Free
Community Concert Center – 104 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Municpal Band Summer Concert Series continues at 7:30PM June 16. This performance is entitled “A European Vacation.” The Naperville Community Concert Center at Central Park offers benches for music-goers while many bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. In addition, many audience members pack a picnic or enjoy goodies available for purchase at the gazebo during the concert. Every week features a different charitable organization selling snacks, baked goods and beverages. Concerts continue every Thursday evening through August.
