All Month
4:44 Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown Meeting / Wednesdays, 4:44PM / The Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown meet Wednesdays, except on Wednesdays before major holidays, at the Frog Pond at Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House located at 55. S. Main St. in downtown Naperville within Main Street Promenade. Meetings start at 4:44 and usually last an hour. Visitors are welcome. For more info, visit www.rcndowntown.com.
Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise Meeting / Fridays, 7AM / The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise meets most Fridays at the Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave.
Rotary Club of Naperville Meeting / Thursdays, 12:15PM / The Rotary Club of Naperville meets weekly on at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. For more info, visit www.napervillerotary.com.
Naperville Noon Lions Luncheon / Tuesdays, 12:15PM / The Naperville Noon Lions Club invites you to attend its weekly luncheon meeting. The meeting starts at 12:15PM and is held at Braconi’s Italian Restaurant located at 796 Royal St. George Dr. in Naperville. The Club meets every Tuesday (except the fifth Tuesday of a month). The Club is comprised of local men and women, who want to make a difference in our community. Future members will learn how funds are raised and how essential services are provided in the areas of vision, hearing and support of the community. For more info, visit www.napervillenoonlions.org or call (630) 364-3922.
Tuesdays
Pete Ellman Big Band / 8PM / The Pete Ellman Big Band performs most Tuesdays at the BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Dr. in Lisle. Every Tuesday a different local school will perform from 7–7:45PM. This “GIG” experience proves to be invaluable for the students. For more info, visit pebb.net.
Wednesdays
St. John’s Farmers Market / 3-7PM /This market features a wide variety of seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits as well as micro greens, meats, eggs, cheese, breads and baked goods and much more from local vendors. The market runs from 3 to 7PM each Wednesday from June 8 through September 21 in the St. John’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 750 Aurora Ave. For more information, email farmersmarketatstjohns@gmail.com or visit www.stjohns-episcopal.com.
Fridays
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville / 11AM / Learn about old Naperville, and see the new Naperville! This one-hour Historic Tour of Naperville blends the past with the present, highlight’s Naperville’s growth, and includes some fun stories. Offered every Friday, departing at 11AM during June, July, and August. Meet at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Ave. at Eagle Street by 10:50AM. $15 per person, all ages. Trolley is fully enclosed and will run rain or shine, no refunds. DING! DING! www.napervilletrolley.com.
Sat. & Sun.
Casey’s Foods fires up the grill on Saturdays and Sundays / 11AM – 2PM / Casey’s Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere!
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Ribfest / Enjoy four days of music, ribs, fun and fireworks at Ribfest, open from noon to 10PM Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4. Ribfest is held in Knoch Park, 724 S. West St. For more info, visit www.ribfest.net.
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Ribfest Fireworks begin at 9:30PM – Knoch Park
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Sidewalk Sales / Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants will be taking it to the streets during the popular Summer Sidewalk Sales from Thursday, July 7 through Saturday, July 9. For more info, visit downtownnaperville.com.
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Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair / 10AM – 5PM / The 57th annual juried Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair will be held from 10AM to 5PM on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The longest running art fair in Illinois features more than 100 artists from around the country. For more information, visit www.napervillewomansclub.org.
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Bastille Day
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DIY Garden Project: Grown Up Mini Gardens & Terrariums / 10AM / Come, be inspired and create a mini garden or terrarium garden at the The Growing Place, 25 W 471 Plank Rd. in Naperville. Stop in anytime between 10AM-noon. Cost: Materials used. No registration necessary.
Naperville Ale Fest / The Naperville Ale Fest will feature over 200 unique beers from craft breweries around the country from 1 to 5PM Saturday, July 16. A portion of the proceeds from Naperville Ale Fest will be donated to Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. Naper Settlement will be closed to the public on Saturday, July 16 for the festival. Ages 21 and over. General admission tickets are $50, $20 designated driver and are available at www.napervillealefest.com.
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National Ice Cream Day
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Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series / 7PM / 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) at the Carillon along the Riverwalk. Picnicking on the lawns surrounding the Moser tower is welcome. Post recital Moonlight Carillon Tours are available for $3 per person from 8 to 9PM
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Return of the Party that shall not be Named / all evening / Come to Downtown Naperville to celebrate the release of J. K. Rowlings latest Harry Potter book ( Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts 1 & 2). The event will take place on Saturday, July 30 6PM – 12Midnight. There will be many fun and exciting offerings and activities going on through the evening.
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