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, highlight’s 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! www.napervilletrolley.com.
Saturday
Local Artist’s Sale – 8AM | Free
Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery – 508 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60563
Art Sale – NAL’s parking lot will be converted to an outdoor art venue on Saturday, August 8th. Most of the Art on display will be from our own local membership. Attendees will see paintings, 3D work, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art and more. In the event of rain, the sale will be in the classroom. Talk this up and invite friends. Share this post. And, be sure to stop inside to see the new Art Gallery show that day.
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.
Lupus Walk – 9AM| $10-$25. $25 Adults/$10 Children
Centennial Park (Naperville Riverwalk) – 500 W. Jackson Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Join the Lupus Society of Illinois for the Western Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk on August 8, 2015 along the Naperville Riverwalk. This 1M/3M walk will take place in Centennial Park from 9AM-1PM. Each registered participant will receive LSI tee, post-event snack, LSI incentives, entertainment and more. Registration is $25 for adults, $10 for children and all proceeds benefit Lupus Society of Illinois. For more information about the Illinois Lupus Walk call 312.542.0006 or email brianna@lupusil.org. www.lupusil.org.
Hometown Picnic – noon | $8-$12. $12 adults, $10 seniors and $8 youth (4-12). Free for kids under 3, members, Naperville residents.
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
What better way to spend a lazy, hazy summer day than at a picnic with old-fashioned games, contests, an apple pie competition and a vintage baseball game! Come relive the exciting and interesting history of the Grand Old Game and enjoy the fast-paced action of bare knuckle baseball based on the original rules from 1858. Cheer on the Lemont Quarrymen as they take on the Deep River Grinders at 1PM. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. All activities, including the game, are free with museum admission. Admission is $12 adult, $10 senior (62+) and $8 youth (4-12); free for children 3 and under, members and Naperville residents. www.napersettlement.org.
Sunday
Naperville Rotary Ride – 6:30AM | $15-$50
Commissioners Park – 3704 111th Street Naperville, IL 60564
The 19th Annual Rotary Ride will start and end at Commissioners Park, located at 3704 111th St. Naperville, IL 60564, on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Riders may start at 6:30AM and no later than noon. Rest Stops and SAG support will end at 3PM. This is a well supported recreational ride for beginners and veteran riders. The Ride has a 1.4 mile family loop, 21, 41, and 62 (metric century) mile routes. All routes are SAG supported and Rest Stops are fully staffed with nutritious food & drinks. Helmets are required for all riders. Safety first. Bikes of all shapes and sizes are welcome. No motorized vehicles. The route is an open road course. Riders must follow all rules of the road. Proceeds support Rotary Charities. www.napervillerotaryride.com.
