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 11:00 am during June, July, and August. Meet at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Ave at Eagle Street by 10:50 am. $15 per person. It’s a ‘must do’ while in town! Ding! Ding!
Downtown Naperville Shopping – Open with bountiful bargains, delicious dining!
Come on downtown and enjoy the day! Tomorrow and Sunday, too.
Be sure to tour the colorfully painted cars on nearly every block as you discover what’s new among the established businesses that keep downtown Naperville a happening destination. Look for signs of super sales from Dean’s Fine Clothing to shops in Main Street Promenade.
Vroom! Vroom! Gear up for the high school football season to begin again, too!
Football Week 1 – Click here for previews
Benet @ St. Laurence, 7:30PM
Naperville Central @ Glenbard North, 7:30PM
Sandburg @ Naperville North, 7:30PM
Neuqua Valley @ Metea Valley, 7:30PM
Lake Park @ Waubonsie Valley, 7:30PM
Saturday
Landscaping 101: Updating Your Landscape – 10AM | Free
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
Whether you have recently moved in to a new house or have gardens that need a little refreshing, we’ll offer suggestions to help you spruce up your yard and make it your own!
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 the fall season ends. 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. Also, check out the new, expanded deli, gourmet and cheese sections with more selections than ever.
Find lots new at Naperville Plaza!
Oswald’s Pharmacy – 9AM-6PM | Brand New Showroom!
Oswald’s in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road. Hours: M-F-9AM-8PM / Sun. 9AM-5PM.
Established in 1875, Oswalds’s is growing with a spacious new showroom of medical equipment for the home! Check out the largest selection of lift chairs in Chicagoland. Also find all types of helpful aids including support socks, cast shoes, braces, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, rolling walkers and canes for those temporary occasions when assistance is needed to keep going forward.
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 (with the exception of July 12), admission to our museum includes free sundaes from Culvers with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream is served from 2-3:30 p.m. and limited to the first 250 guests. Admission is $12 adult, $10 senior (62+), $8 youth (4-12), Naperville residents and members are free.
Rest up this weekend for Jaycees Last Fling, Sept. 4-7! Labor Day Parade steps off at 10AM Mon., Sept. 7.
And there’s more…
Look forward with photo enhanced City Notes every week. In addition to events, 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 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.
