Above / Naperville loves its music! Look forward to Tuba Christmas arranged by the Naperville Municipal Band in downtown Naperville. And thanks to all marching bands from local middle and high schools to the Naperville Municipal Band for the rousing music that prompts cheers from spectators throughout the parade season!
Welcome! Celebrate safely.
Longstanding events posted here are open to the public, providing plenty of happenings for you to enjoy the local culture and community spirit of Naperville.
Events featured here are repeats. First-time events have yet to become traditions.
Please note that some special event organizers send printed invitations with “save the date” messages as reminders. The events listed here, many free*** of admission charge, invite all individuals to catch the spirit whether by personal invitation or not.
For more of the latest happenings, visit PN’s Upcoming Events.
October
Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement
Public Safety Open House (First Saturday)
Naperville Woman’s Club Fashion Show / (Note has been discontinued for 2016)
American Legion Socials (3rd Saturday) (Sept., Oct., Jan. Feb., March & April)
Kids Best Friend Benefit for The Education Center
All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement
Downtown Naperville Trick or Treat “Halloween Hop”
Main Street Promenade Trick or Treat Halloween Hop”
November
360 Youth Services Annual Gala
General Election Day Voter’s Guide (Polls open 6AM-7PM Tues., Nov. 8)
Cheers to Our Veterans! hosted by NRFOV
Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon / Half Marathon
Cress Creek Garden Club Annual Make It Bake It
Veterans Day at Veterans Park, etc. (Nov. 11 aka “11-11-11”) ***
American Legion Veterans Day Social at the VFW (Socials Sept. through April)
Lions Club 5K Turkey Trot (Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016)
Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner at Meson Sabika (Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016) ***
Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise Naper Lights (Thanksgiving & Weekends through New Year’s Day) at Naper Settlement
Little Friends Parade of Lights & other hometown holiday events begin (Could be early December, depending on Thanksgiving weekend dates. Details are now on hold for 2016. Stay tuned) (Click here for many photos/stories about past parades.)
December
Naperville Municipal Band hosts Tuba Christmas in front of US Bank (11AM First Saturday in December)
Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise Naper Lights (Thanksgiving & Weekends through New Year’s Day) at Naper Settlement
Little Friends Parade of Lights 2016*** November 27, 2016 (Now on hold for 2016)
Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes with the Grinch & IndieBound Naperville (Throughout Dec.)
Riverwalk Santa House, Webster at Jackson ***
American Legion Holiday Social at the VFW (Socials Sept. through April)
Jaycees Santa Event
Cup of Cheer House Walk Hosted by Naperville Garden Club (First Friday)
Hometown Holidays Shopping
Last-Minute Madness in Downtown Naperville
North Central College Arts Calendar
BUBBLE BASH AT DuPage Children’s Museum (Dec. 31, 2016)
Ring out the old and ring in the New Year / Millennium Carillon Countdown (Dec. 31, 2016)
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More EVENTS by Category
Other EVENTS organized by category on this website include “Walks, Runs & Bike Rides,” “Naper Settlement,” “North Central College,” “Anderson’s Booksigning Events,” and “Charity Golf Outings.”
Find links to categories in the drop down under “EVENTS” on the navigation bar near the top of this page.
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