Here are a few annual events, our tried & true favorites!
Plan ahead at a glance by the month! Mark your calendars.
JANUARY
Happy New Year, Naperville!
FEBRUARY
International Festival (Feb. 12, 2012)
Jaycees Mardi Gras (Feb. 11, 2012)
MARCH
WSI Emerald Dinner (March 3, 2012)
Little Friends' Bids for Kids (March 3, 2012)
St. Baldrick's (March 23, 2012)
WSI St Patrick's Day Parade (March 17, 2012)
St. Paddys Day 5K (March 17, 2012)
(Every Friday during Lent)
APRIL
St. Baldrick's / Naperville Public Safety
Now hosted by Calamos at CityGate Centre
MAY
Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund
JUNE
Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings
7:30PM in Central Park FREE!
Step Up for Autism (Little Friends' special event)
Ribfest (June 29-July 3, 2012)
JULY
Fourth of July Fireworks (July 3, 2012)
Ribfest (June 29-July 3, 2012)
Naperville Woman's Club Annual Art Fair (July 14 & 15)
Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings
7:30PM in Central Park FREE!
AUGUST
The Great American Yard Sale Canceled!
Organizers announced that 2010 was last yard sale. Thanks for a great run to help fight homelessness.
Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings
7:30PM in Central Park FREE!
Rotary Century Ride Family Bike Ride
SEPTEMBER
Class Act II Concert at Fredenhagen Park
(Hosted by the Riverwalk Foundation at 4PM, Saturday, at the end of the first day of the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. FREE!)
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Veterans Day - 11AM, Nov. 11 at Veterans Park
DECEMBER
Hosted by Naperville Garden Club
Enjoy shopping & dining galore on Dec. 22 & 23
Plan ahead to take in dinner & the show next year!
Enjoy this remarkable community
where volunteers and local service organizations actively make a
difference every day!
Naperville's local business community steps up to lend support every day, too.
Click "calendars" above for events this month!
Alert!...
Note many fundraisers organized by Rotary Sunrise throughout the year.
St. Paddy's Day 5K
West Suburban Irish
St. Patrick's Parade
Check out all the charity golf outings through September!
Check out all the charity golf outings!
Monthly Calendars
Countdown is on!
What are you doing
New Year's Eve?
Here are a few ideas for Dec. 31, 2012...
Early celebrating gets you home way before midnight!
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM! ANNUAL BUBBLE BASH! / 9AM-NOON / Join the fun at he 10th annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve Blast Off! countdown to noon at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St. Join the museum for a morning filled with musical performances, refreshments, art activities, photo opportunities and more. Reservations are required. INFO: (630) 637-8000, ext. 0, or visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
QUIGLEY’S IRISH PUB! / 6PM / Ring in the New Year Dublin Time with family and friends! Also say good-by to 2012 as you celebrate the old year with Quigley's private brew, Patron's Choice, a popular addition on tap. Live music begins at 3PM. Pub closes at 8PM. www.quigleysirishpub.com
MESON SABIKA / CELEBRATE EARLY NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE MANSION /
4 Course Dinner Menu
Seatings: 5PM, 5:30PM & 6PM
Complimentary children's menu
To make reservations, call (630) 983-3000 x 2
or visit www.mesonsabika.com
CAFE BUONARO'S IN FIFTH AVENUE STATION / 3-8PM, Dec. 31 / Cafe Buonaro's will be serving its popular menu with all the favorites. www.cafebuonaros.com
Celebrate!
New Year’s Eve Family Fun package
For information or reservations, call (630) 445-6314. Kidz Kabaret
Downtown Naperville happenings for
New Year's Eve by day
IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / Fun from Noon-5PM / RINGIN’ BELL PARADE from 6-7PM / AND RINGIN’ IN NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY COUNTDOWN at 6PM / Ring in New Year’s Eve with a day filled with bargain shopping and special sales brought to you by the Downtown Naperville Alliance’s Hometown Holidays. The all-day event will include face painters, jugglers, musicians, ice carvers and fortune tellers from noon to 5PM. Be among the first and last to ring up purchases on Dec. 31, 2012! (To be updated)
Visit the arch at Main Street Promenade for the schedule of all the events on Dec. 31.
Participate in a bell parade from the covered bridge on Jackson Avenue to the Millennium Carillon from 5 to 6PM; enjoy free hot chocolate from 5 to 7PM at the Riverwalk Eatery; and be ready for “Ringin’ in the New Year” countdown at the Millennium Carillon at 6PM.
Return at 11:15PM for festivities and a traditional midnight countdown at the Carillon.
Begin the fun by dining with family in downtown Naperville, with several restaurants offering New Year’s Eve day brunch and evening specialties. For more information, visit www.downtownnaperville.com. Watch for updates!
CATCH 35, conveniently located near the Van Buren Parking Deck in downtown Naperville / Last dinner seating is 9:45PM. www.catch35.com
HEAVEN ON SEVEN IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE! Party New Orleans-style and don't forget the Hurricanes and the black-eyed peas! INFO: www.heavenonseven.com
Celebrate at CityGate Centre
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CITYGATE GRILLE / Dec. 31 / Ring in 2013 at CityGate Grille, offering traditional Mediterranean flavors with modern American cuisine from its regular menu from 5-11PM. (To be updated)
Just steps away, another New Year's Eve CityGate Grille Party is planned from 8:30PM-1AM. Cover charge per person and includes an open bar until 12:30
AM with an appetizer buffet until 12AM, and a champagne toast. Champagne toast. (To be updated) RSVP: (630) 718-1010. Phone (630) 718-1010. www.citygategrille.com
(Note that on Dec. 29, 2011, Tribune food critic Phil Vettel recommended the Naperville eatery for New Year's Eve in his "Please be seated" column!)
SUGARTOAD IN THE HOTEL ARISTA! SugarToad presents a five-course dinner for New Year's Eve. Rolling seating 5:30-10:30PM. Reservations & INFO: www.sugartoad.com
(On Dec. 17, 2009 SugarToad was featured on WGN-Radio when Tribune food critic Phil Vettel proclaimed that outside of Chicago, the Naperville eatery is the place to dine in the suburbs! SugarToad also was distinguised with a Certificate of Excellence for its wine list from Wine Spectator in 2010.)
Celebrate at the Mansion
MESON SABIKA / CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE MANSION / 5 Course Dinner Menu
Seatings: 7PM, & after
Children's menu available
A guitarist and a flamenco dancer will entertain in the historic setting during a five-course dinner starting at 7PM. The New Year's Eve menu includes empanadas and grilled sea scallops. And don't forget the red or white sangria. Reservations: (630) 983-3000. INFO: www.mesonsabika.com
RING IN THE NEW YEAR FROM 11:30-MIDNIGHT AT MOSER TOWER WITH THE MILLENNIUM CARILLON! Watch for details of the countdown just before midnight coming soon! Moser Tower is located at Rotary Hill along the Naperville Riverwalk and across Aurora Ave. from Naperville Central High School. Happy 2013!
Celebrate at Xilin Center
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY AT XILIN CENTER / 8PM-Midnight, Dec. 31 / TKTS: Adult $7, Student $5 / Formal attire / Xilin Center is located at 1163 E Ogden Ave., Suite 301, Iroquois Center, Naperville / Drink and snacks will be provided. INFO: (630) 355-4322 or xilin.org.
Celebrate at Home with
Family & Friends
FROM SNACKS TO DESSERTS, CASEY'S FOODS CAN HELP WITH YOUR ENTIRE PARTY MENU Traditions for New Year's Eve begin at home for many local families. Playing cards and board games, putting together jigsaw puzzles and hosting neighbors are fun ways to while away the evening until it's time to watch the ball drop at midnight in Times Square on TV.
If you want to order take out, many restaurants are happy to fill your orders when you plan ahead. Local Take-out! Also, Casey's Foods has a gourmet Deli with online ordering that can also provide a menu for all your pleasures. www.caseysfoods.com.
And when you're at Casey's Foods, don't forget to pick up a can of black-eyed peas to share with all your guests for good luck and prosperity in 2012!
Remember to plan your snack menu for the Pro & Bowl football games on New Year's Day and the day after.
Events will be updated throughout 2012 as they become available.
THANKS for shopping, banking, entertaining, working and dining locally!
Have a good year!
JAZZ!
4PM,
Sat.
June 18
For Project H.E.L.P. in
Central Park
Check out all the charity golf outings
from May to September!
This list is simply a sampling of seasonal events and fundraisers with a rich history—the ones that continually have the biggest impact on the Naperville quality of life.
Most of these events are organized by volunteers and local service organizations. They welcome your attention and attendance. Thank you!
Great gift any time!
Have you purchased a commemorative brick
or granite stone at Exchange Club
Memories Fountain
in Fredenhagen Park?
Proceeds benefit the Riverwalk!
SANTA TRAIN
Alert!...
Note an annual winter coat drive & many fundraisers organized by Rotary Sunrise.
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