Friday, Aug. 29
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling – 5PM
Downtown Naperville – Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
The Last Fling is a 4-day festival taking place over Labor Day weekend and is the largest fundraiser hosted by the Naperville Jaycees each year and runs thru Monday. This event boasts multiple music stages, Carnival, Family Fun Land and Parade and numerous Special Events. Tickets will go on sale for the Rotary Hill Mainstage mid-summer and prices will vary per night, prices and musical acts are TBA. Hours and events vary by day. Event is free to attend, Mainstage is Ticketed. For tickets, visit www.lastfling.org.
Opening night for High School Football – approx. kickoff time at most schools is 7:30PM.
Major Games:
Naperville Central at Waubonsie Valley
Neuqua Valley at Naperville North
Plainfield North at Metea Valley
Downers Grove South at Benet (Game at Benedictine University Stadium)
‘Ghostbusters’ Celebration – All Day | $8
Hollywood Palms Theatre – 352 S. Route 59 Naperville, IL 60566
Dan Aykroyd will be at Hollywood Palms to celebrate all things Ghostbusters on August 29 for the re-release into theaters of Ghostbusters. Come see the classic on the big screen, meet the legend and try his amazing vodka Crystal Head. Autographs and pictures available. The Ghostbustbusters car will also be present. www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7AM to noon
Fifth Avenue Station – 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Beginning the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in October, the Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 7AM to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.
Live music a t CityGate Grille: Elle Casazza – 8:30PM
City Gate Grille – 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563
Fearless, sultry and powerful – just a few words to describe Elle Casazza. Based in Chicago, Elle writes and performs music that is the love child of pop, rock, blues, soul, and jazz. Her commanding vocals send chills to those who listen. Elle performs along with the Elle Casazza Band to create an energetic live show that’ll keep you dancing all night long. www.citygategrille.com.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Casey’s Fires up the Grill – 11AM
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Lunch is served fresh off the grill each Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM at Casey’s Foods. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or our weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. www.caseysfoods.com.
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Parade steps off at 10AM in Downtown Naperville
Celebrate safely!
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, 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.
Be prepared Illinois Gubenatorial Election on Nov. 4, 2014
Thanks also for being an informed voter by Tues., Nov. 4. Polls open 6AM-7PM. Stay tuned at PN’s Election & Voter’s Guide.
