While the colorful leaves are falling, rustling along the sidewalks in downtown Naperville, the streetscape is blooming with several new businesses, just in time for the holiday season.
According to Ruth Yackley of Main Street Promenade, a new women’s clothing boutique has opened along Main Street, one of three bevello shops in Illinois. Started in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2009, the company known for its “fresh looks without breaking the bank” has been growing, now with more than 35 locations throughout the southern United States and Chicagoland.
Above / Wednesday evening the mix and match at bevello (lower case “b”) received finishing touches on its attractive displays. The new shop in Main Street Promenade is located at 50 S. Main Street.
A new gallery with decorative and wearable art, Artezanato, is located in a cozy space, just off Washington Street, along the alley near Beidelman Furniture, downtown Naperville’s oldest business.
Edie’s Boutique with women’s accessories, jewelry and clothing opened recently at 15 W. Jefferson.
And over along Chicago Ave., the former Sugar Monkey Cupcakes has expanded its tasty baked treats with more selections and changed its name to Mo’s Bake House.
In addition, 47 E. Chicago Ave. in Washington Corners.
Downtown Naperville offers more than 100 stores, including long-established Dean’s Fine Clothing and Anderson’s Bookshops, as well as 40 eateries right in the heart of the city.
Just steps from Naperville Settlement, an outdoor history museum; art museums and entertainment venues at North Central College; and the Naperville Riverwalk, downtown Naperville offers something to whet every appetite every day.
Halloween Hop
The new shops have arrived to offer more choices during the holiday season, and you could say they’ve also opened in time for the Halloween Hop, slated from 10AM to noon on Sun., Oct. 25.
Costumed characters decked out as ghouls, goblins, witches and super heroes are welcome to come on downtown to enjoy a great morning filled with fun and candy and non-candy surprises.
Above / Climb aboard the Naperville Trolley for a tour of downtown Naperville during the Halloween Hop.
The Halloween Trolley again will be circling downtown offering complimentary rides to costumed kids and their families, compliments of Naperville Trolley & Tours.
Limited quantities of goodies will be available while supplies last. Plan to stay for breakfast, brunch or lunch, too.
Hometown Holidays present happy happenings
Before you know it, folks will be advancing the October calendar to November when the holiday season kicks off in downtown Naperville with an abundance of activities.
Above / The Healing Field of Honor returns Nov. 6-12 at Rotary Hill with 2,015 American flags. Flags are available to purchase for the spectacular exhibit.
Save the Weekends & the Dates
Venture to the central business district for booksignings by well-known writers and to observe Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and many other festivities that highlight local traditions by heightening awareness about volunteerism and community spirit that unites family, friends and neighbors. Come for the special event and stay for dinner.
November 2 | 7PM Meet Homer Hickam at Anderson’s Bookshop
November 3 | 7PM Meet Joelle Charbonneau at Anderson’s Bookshop
November 4 | 7PM Meet Greg Gutfeld at Anderson’s Bookshop
November 6 | 6:30PM Meet Ree Drummond at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. on the campus of North Central College in Naperville TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY through ReeDrummondAndersons.BrownPaperTickets.com.
November 6 | Downtown Lights Up for Season
November 6-12 | Naperville Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill with 2,015 American flags
November 10 | Naperville Marines Flag Raising at City Hall / U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
November 11 | Observe Veterans Day at 11AM at Rotary Hill / Remember “11-11-11.”
November 8 | Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon
November 13-14 | Holiday Open House Weekend
November 19 | Ladies Night Out
November 26 | Noon Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K / Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Kick-Off
November 28 | Small Business Saturday
November 29 | Little Friends Parade of Lights
December 5 | Downtown Naperville – Holiday Cookie Walk
Remember DNA Gift Cards!
Downtown Naperville Gift Cards create great gifts for any occasion. Redeemable at more than 150 shops, spas and restaurants in Downtown Naperville, the gift cards are available in denominations from $10 – $500. Every gift card is packaged in a handsome gift card enclosure. No fees to purchase.
Purchase DNA Gift Cards by credit card only at Heaven on Seven, Twisted Olive and Elan Boutique/Elan Baby during business hours.
In addition, DNA Gift Cards also are available at the offices of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce in the Main Street Promenade, 9AM-5PM Mon. through Fri., 55 S. Main Street, 3rd Floor Suite 351. Payment by Cash, Check, or Credit Card (V, MC, Disc) accepted at the Chamber.
For more information about downtown Naperville, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
