Friday
Enjoy the Naperville Riverwalk – Every day | No admission charge
Downtown Naperville – Hillside Road to Jefferson Avenue
Experience the beauty of seasonal changes with a walk, run or stroll of the city’s natural treasure every day of the year. Established in 1981, the attractive Riverwalk along the DuPage River is celebrating its first 35 years in the heart of the city. Also discover plenty that’s new at the shops and restaurants just steps from the Riverwalk Dandelion Fountain in the Civic Plaza in downtown Naperville.
Community Yard Sale Fundraiser – 9AM-2PM | Free / Price varies with purchase.
Naperville North High School – NNHS Bus Lot at 899 Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
Two-day sale will be Friday-Saturday October 7 and 8 to raise funds and increase youth involvement in community service and support a good cause. Created by Naperville North DECA and NHS members.
YMCA. Better You. Better Us. – All Day | Free
Kroehler Family YMCA – 34 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
A Better You Makes a Better Us! The Y knows that we need to be our best selves. They offer health and wellness support, leadership opportunities and a safe learning place to our children. Everything the Y does is in service of making us better. As a member, you’re part of a shared commitment to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. $0 Joiner Fee.
‘Wes Spencer’ Cross Town Classic returns to Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium – 7:30PM | TKTS Day of Event: $7/adult; $5/youth (K- 12)
North Central College – Naperville, IL 60540
Football rivals Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools face off beginning at 7:30PM Fri., Oct. 7, 2016. Advance tickets are recommended. While all fans and spectators may purchase tickets at either high school, ticket sale times and locations vary. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students K-12 grades. High School students must have school ID. Cash only, no debit/credit cards. Update! NNHS, 50 vs. NCHS, 31
Update with Other Local Prep Scores Oct. 7, 2016: Neuqua Valley HS, 31 -vs. Wheaton North, 17; Waubonsie Valley HS, 35 vs. Hamilton SE (Ind.), 14; Wheaton Warrenville South, 48 vs. Metea Valley HS, 27; and Benet, 38 vs. Joliet Catholic, 21.
Friday Club Mamalu Naperville – 7:30-10PM | Price varies
Club Mamalu – 10 W. Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Dick Kuhn suggests…”Watch Cubbies… Have the best soup in town… Have fun with friends and some OMT acoustic at Club Mamalu’s.” OMT light accoustic begins at 7:30PM.
Go, Cubs! Go, Cubs! Go, Cubs! Greatest-of-all-times fans are behind the Chicago Cubs in preparation for the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants that begins tonight. Cheers to success, one game at a time. Go, Cubs! 8:15PM at Wrigley Field. Update! Cubs win, 1-0. Game 2 at 7:08PM Sat., Oct. 8.
Saturday
Pumpkin Palooza Fest – 9AM | Price varies.
The Growing Place / Naperville and Montgomery
Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 11AM-5PM. It’s all about the pumpkin with pumpkin painting for kids, pumpkin race cars, pumpkin crafts, a pumpkin bounce house, hayrides, giant decorated pumpkins and more pumpkin surprises! Kids All Access Pumpkin Pass $10 (or purchase the activity/crafts individually)
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. Inside the supermarket, find plenty of seasonal favorites in the produce department. Plus, it’s just around the bend from Oswald’s.
Go, Cubs! Go, Cubs! Go, Cubs! Greatest-of-all-times fans are behind the Chicago Cubs in preparation for Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants tonight. Cheers to success, one game at a time. Go, Cubs! Game 2 at 7:08PM Sat., Oct. 8. Update! Cubs win, 5-2. Game 3 at 8:30PM Mon., Oct. 10.
Other Featured Events this Weekend
The Event Listing features an abundance of events that might be attractive to PN Readers.
Preview of October 2016 with sample of traditional and new events.
Sunday
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. Inside the supermarket, find plenty of seasonal favorites in the produce department. Plus, it’s just around the bend from Oswald’s.
Note-Able Performance – 3PM | $15 and $10
Wentz Concert Hall / 171 E. Chicago Ave.
At 3PM on Sun., October 9, Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College will be home to A Note-Able Performance, a very special fundraiser for a cause with its eye on the future and an impetus now. Event tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/a-note-able-performance-tickets-26690662490. More info: www.epidemicanswers.org.
Presidential Debate – 8-9:30PM | Priceless
Televised on all major networks and cable stations. / Streaming online live from St. Louis.
The 90-minute Presidential Debate between the Democrat and Republican candidates for POTUS is scheduled to begin at 8PM on Sun., Oct. 9 , taking place “town hall” style at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Moderators will be ABC’s Martha Raddatz and CNN’s Anderson Cooper. The audience has been chosen by the Gallup Organization. (Note: Their final Presidential debate is Wed., Oct. 19, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Times and broadcast access will be the same.)
During this 2016 campaign season, also be mindful the election is about more than President of the United States. PN’s Election Guide aims to help voters prepare for Election Day, November 8, 2016.
Autumn & Halloween Festivities throughout October
Find a list of featured Halloween events and autumn festivals throughout October.
And there’s more…
Absentee Voting by mail began Sept. 29, 2016. This 2016 campaign season, be sure to visit PN’s Election Guide to be prepared to vote on November 8, 2016.
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on the Latest News. In addition to events and other 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 (This page soon will be updated for 2017), 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.
