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Things to do around Naperville this weekend: August 19-21

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Friday

Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – 11AM | $15
Riverwalk Trolley Stop – Jackson at Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
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 (and special dates/times may be added between September and December). 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. It’s a ‘must do’ while in town! DING! DING! www.napervilletrolley.com.

Naper Nights Community Concert Series – 5PM | $10-$15. $15 adults, $10 youth (ages 412), members are free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540
Naper Nights Community Concert Series sets the stage for nonstop summertime music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for this opportunity to enjoy music under the stars on the beautiful grounds of Naper Settlement throughout the summer. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Gates are open 510 p.m. Friday, August 19 is 80s night, so tease your hair, wear a mullet and put on your leg warmers to dance and sing to the music of 16 Candles, a band that plays all the great 80s songs you love. Opening act is Fletcher Rockwell who will play originals and covers. Saturday, August 20 features Whos Who (The Who tribute band) and Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute band). Our community partner is the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club. www.napersettlement.com

Back to Class Bash! – 6PM | Free
Kroehler Family YMCA – 34 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
The YMCA of Naperville invites families to a family-fun event to celebrate the end of summer! There will be bounce houses, obstacle courses, Joey’s Red hots, a movie under the stars (The Good Dinosaur) and much more! Plus, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for $4 (cash only)! Come have some fun and celebrate with The Y!

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Saturday

Summer Harvest & Fall Planting Kickoff! – 9AM | The events are free with the exception of the Landscape Coaching Session.
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
The Growing Place is kicking off fall planting and getting touchdowns with our summer harvest on August 20 at the Aurora location. Get first pick of the starting lineup of mums and more! 9AM-4PM: Tackle Your Design Challenges. Preregister for an In-Store Landscape Coaching Session. Email landscape@thegrowingplace.com to schedule. Cost: $60 (includes coupon for future purchase) 10AM, All-Star Canning & Pickling – Learn canning and pickling basics from resident expert Donna Van Evercooren, winner of multiple blue ribbons from the Sandwich Fair. (Shell even share some of her recipes!) Cost: Free 11AM, Saving Tomato Seeds & Saving Your Harvest with Vicki Nowicki of the Downers Legacy Seed Library. A double dose of solid how-to knowledge! Learn how to save seeds from a ripe tomato by doing it yourself and the best method to save crops. Vicki will give you a simple template to get started so you can eat the same clean, organic food year-round. Cost: Free noon-4PM Draft Picks Tomato tasting from Vicki’s heirloom plants & TGP trial gardens. Pick your favorites and let us know which ones we should add to our spring offerings. Plus – take a guided tour of our Veggie Patch. Fresh roasted corn will also be available for $1 an ear! Noon, Fall Gardening Play by PlayGet inspired! The Growing Place has been traveling all over this summer and have some great ideas to share! Plus, learn what to do for fall planting success including dividing perennials and other pertinent garden tasks. 1PM, Perennial Combos that Score Big When it comes to color, fall can be the MVP. Learn how you can add to your garden for fall color and winter interest. www.thegrowingplace.com.

Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Caseys 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. Its great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere.

Sunday

50th Anniversary of the Lantern Celebration – noon-5PM
The Lantern  – 8 W. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Lantern will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live band, a beer garden and food for patrons to purchase. www.lanterntavern.com.

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