Friday
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – 11AM | $15
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – 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, highlights 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. It’s a ‘must do’ while in town. Ding! Ding!
Saturday
Flower Faire – 9AM | Free
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd. Aurora, IL 60504
At 10AM Joannie, Perennial Retail Manager in Aurora will teach you all about her favorite subject–herbs! This free class will cover some of her favorite plants, recipes, and how to successfully grow herbs. (no registration required) At 11AM we’re excited to welcome Andrew Parravano from Andrew’s Garden to teach a floral arranging class. He will use flowers you might find in your garden ( call 630.355.4000 to register for this hands-on workshop, cost is $50 and includes a vase and the flowers used in the arrangement.) At 1PM, Mary, Landscape Design Manager, will show you how to create your own cutting garden. This free class will cover appropriate plants and how to make a garden in a variety of styles–including a cottage garden. (no registration required) 9AM-1PM: Enter a garden-picked bouquet in our flower competition. The winner will be announce at 2PM and receive a gift certificate to The Growing Place.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM-2PM | Specials start at $5
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road.
Today’s grilling will be repeated every Saturday and Sunday with lunchtime favorites until next fall. Picnic tables provide seating under cover. Casey’s also has a variety of specialty cakes for special occasions in its bakery. Regular Store Hours: 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday, 8AM-7PM Saturday and 9AM-6PM Sunday. For more, check out Casey’s Foods.
10th Annual Rockin’ for the Troops – Noon – 10PM | $25
Cantigny Park – Wheaton, Illinois
Operation Support Our Troops hosts Rockin’ for the Troops 2015 on Sat., July 18, 2015, featuring the Gary Sinise with the Lt. Dan Band (8:45PM), The Voices (6:15PM), Maggie Speaks (3:30PM) and the Chicago Blues Allstars (1:45PM). Tickets are still $25 online and at local Jewel-Osco locations. Each $25 admission ticket pays the shipping costs for one of OSOT-America’s comfort packages being sent to U.S. military service member serving in harm’s way, or contributes toward the funding of other OSOT-America’s programs. God bless America. Peace.
Naperville Ale Fest – 1PM | $15-$45. $45 ages 21 and over; $15 designated driver.
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
The third annual Naperville Ale Fest will feature over 180 unique beers from craft breweries around the country. Some of Napervilles best restaurants and catering companies will also be in attendance. A portion of the proceeds from the Naperville Ale Fest will be donated to the Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. Naper Settlement is closed for the festival. Naper Settlement will be closed to the public on Saturday, July 18 for the Naperville Ale Fest. The festival is open to the public from 1 to 5PM Ages 21 and over. Tickets are $45 adults, $15 designated drivers. For more information, e-mail info@NapervilleAleFest.com or visit www.napervillealefest.com.
^^^^^Heat Alert! ^^^^^Naperville Ale Fest Organizers are prepared for tomorrow’s fest at Naper Settlement and the predicted hot temperatures. The air-conditioned Preemption House will serve as a cooling center for fest attendees. Free bottled water will be available to all attendees and shaded seating areas will be provided under the trees on the festival grounds. Attendees are reminded to come early to avoid lines to gain admittance. A valid photo ID is required along with a ticket to enter the grounds. Tickets will be available at the gate, at the Martin Mitchell Mansion entrance on Aurora Avenue just east of Naperville Central High School. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Arranmore Polo Classic – 2PM | $10-$750
Arranmore Farm & Polo Club – 34 Rance Road Oswego, IL 60543
Discover the tradition of Polo at the Arranmore Polo Classic July 18. Arranmore Farm & Polo Club opens its gates for its first public Polo tournament in its fifteen year history. Tickets Start at $10. Lawn Seating, Lounge Seating and Private Tents. arranmorefarmandpoloclub.com/tickets/
Sunday
Settlement Sundays – 1PM | $8-$12. $12 adult, $10 senior (62+), $8 youth (4-12), Naperville residents and members are free.
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Each Sunday through Aug. 30, admission to our museum includes free sundaes from Culver’s with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream is served from 2-3:30PM and limited to the first 250 guests. Admission is $12 adult, $10 senior (62+), $8 youth (4-12), Naperville residents and members are free. www.napersettlement.org.
And there’s more…
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 (Updated!), 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.
