Friday
Night of Worship – 7PM | Free
The Compass Church – 1551 East Hobson Road Naperville, IL 60540
A Night of Worship is an evening focused on seeking the Lord through whole-hearted worship. This church-wide event will include our worship leaders from 95th, Bolingbrook, Hobson and Wheaton campuses coming together to create an experience you wont want to miss. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends.
Saturday
Saturday Morning Garden Guru – 9AM | Free
The Growing Place – 25 W 471 Plank Rd Naperville, IL 60563
The Growing Place will have experienced gardeners available at their location at 2000 Montgomery Rd. in Aurora and location at 27W471 Plank Rd. in Naperville to answer your questions and offer advice to help your landscapes and garden flourish. Stop in anytime between 9-10AM. The Growing Place is an independent business with an ever-growing history in Naperville!
Casey’s Foods Saturday Special! – 8AM-7PM | $2.98 per pound
Naperville Plaza – Washington St. at Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
100% Choice Chuck Patties for a Quick Meal, Family Favorite. Choose either size 1/4 lb or 1/2 lb Patties
Saturday Only $2.98 per pound. Savings of $3.00 per lb! Casey’s also fires up the grill from 11AM to 2PM Saturday and Sunday.
AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale Donation Drive – 9AM | Free
District 203 Administration Building – 203 W. Hillside Naperville, IL 60540
Used book donation drive for AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale, welcoming hardcover and paperback books in good condition. Also donate CD’s DVD’s and vinyl/LP’s. No encyclopedias, Readers Digest Condensed books, American Heritage or VHS or Cassette tapes. Unloading assistance and tax receipts provided. All proceeds support scholarships, fellowships and programs for women and girls. Information: aauwnaperville@hotmail.com or naperville-il.aauw.net.
Centennial Beach Summer Season – 11AM | General Admission & By Membership
Centennial Beach – 500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The popular swimming facility in the old quarry will be open 11AM to 8PM Sat., 11AM to 6PM Sun. General Admission: Resident Adult $8/Youth $6 Nonresident Adult $12 /Youth $10.
Go Fish! | Free (Though license may be needed)
List of local ponds in parks throughout Naperville, IL 60540, 60563, 60564
Find an assortment of bait to catch all types of fish at Dog Patch Pet & Feed, located at 1108 E Ogden Ave. Find koi for backyard ponds at Dog Patch, too.
Paddle Boats & Kayaks at Jaycees Marina Open for Season – 10AM-7PM | Rentals (See prices)
Jaycees Marina on the Quarry along the Riverwalk – Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Park District’s Paddleboat Quarry is open now through Labor Day. Paddleboats and kayaks may be rented at the Paddleboat Quarry hut located next to the paddleboat dock. Paddleboats are $10 for a 20-minute ride for up to 4 people and $12 for a 40-minute ride for up to 4 people. Kayaks are available through Naperville Kayak for 30-minute rides at $10 for a one-person boat and $20 for a two-person boat.
Jeanine Nicarico G.L.O.W. 5K Run/Walk – 6:30 – 10:30PM | $35 – 40
5th Ave Station – 200-300 Fifth Ave., Naperville, IL 60563
The 16th Annual Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund G.L.O.W. 5K Run for Reading on Saturday, June 3. This nighttime 5K family run/walk will take place at the Historic 5th Ave Station in Naperville. All proceeds will go to the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy to for students within the Naperville community. Stay for the post race party with live music from Tres Mustache, food and drinks. *Must have 21 over ID to purchase beer/wine. nicaricoliteracyfund.org.
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Sunday
German Language Church Services – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sunday, June 4. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on July 2 and August 6. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
11th Annual Frontier Kite Fly Festival – 10AM-4PM | Free / $5 to Inflatables Area
Frontier Park – 3380 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville 60564
Naperville Park District invites the community to the 11th annual Frontier Kite Fly Festival, presented by Naperville Moms Network. Kite enthusiasts include kite experts from Chicago Kite. Performers on the entertainment stage include singer/guitarist Andrew Huber, the Neuqua Valley High School Steel Band, Battle of the Bands 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Moser Tower / Carillon Tour – Noon | $3
Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk – 443 Aurora Ave. across from NCHS Naperville, IL 60540
Higher than most kites… Tours include stops to see the 72-bell instrument with a peek at the largest bell, Big Joe; and an opportunity to experience the beautiful vista from the observation deck near top of the 160-ft. Moser Tower. The Moser Tower with the Millennium Carillon and the Visitor Center hours are from 10AM to 4PM on Saturdays and from 12-noon-6PM on Sundays, April 29 through October 29. Find one of the world’s largest musical instruments at the base of Rotary Hill. And, of course, the spectacular view from the observation deck of this Tree City USA changes every season. Enjoy the view, highly recommended on a clear day!
Other things to do featured on PN’s Events Calendar…
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Save the date for West Suburban Irish Quiz Night Championship, 7PM Tues., June 6, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson. Put a team together of eight players in tribute to that famous Irishman Michael Finnegan who grew whiskers on his chin and begin again just for the silly sweet prizes. For everything you need to know about the West Suburban Irish and its fun-loving events with clues to Quiz Night, visit www.wsirish.org. Note also the expansion on Quigley’s patio. A portion is reserved for patrons without furry friends. The portion nearest the sidewalk is for for patrons with well-behaved friendly pets on leashes. Cheers!
Downtown Naperville Wine Walk (Tickets Required) is slated for Sun., June 4. Then mid-month downtown will turn another page to welcome Summer Painted Sculptures Revealed – Book Benches. The storybook-theme sculptures will be on display Fri., June 16 – mid September, at various downtown sidewalk locations.
The Classic Car Show returns from 9AM to Noon on Sat., June 17 (weather permitting).
Vintage models will be exhibited along Jackson Avenue between Eagle and Main streets.
Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair at Naper Settlement, 10AM-5PM Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25. No Admission Charge (Note change to June!)
Reserve tickets for 2017 Ribfest, June 30-July 3. Celebrate Exchange Club of Naperville’s 30th year.
Friday, June 30
Toby Keith, Colt Ford, Drew Baldridge
VIP SOLD OUT!
Available: General admission, Skybox (high risk of sell out/14 seats remain), Front of Stage
Saturday, July 1
B-52s, A Flock of Seagulls, The Romantics
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Sunday, July 2
Shinedown, Collective Soul, Lacey Strum
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Monday, July 3
Better than Ezra, The Wallflowers, Tres Moustache
FIREWORKS at 9:30 PM
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Tickets now on sale at www.ribfest.net.
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for upcoming Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause until Nov. 23.
2nd Annual Pumpkin Race, hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. A flyer available at the 2017 graduation ceremony provided info about the Pumpkin Race slated for Oct. 28 at Rotary Hill. Save the date! For details and a look at last year’s “fun” raiser, click here.
Year-round Gift Ideas
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College.Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center.
‘Tis the season to give DNA gift cards or to create an experience in 2017. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, graduates and dads (Father’s Day is June 18). With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance. Lastly, remember to use your card at least once a year to avoid fees.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year.
Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com. Make your Graduation Day or Father’s Day reservations as soon as possible.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover. Or enjoy the keyboard played during Sunday brunch, 10AM to 3PM, at Heaven on Seven, 224 S. Main St. in downtown Naperville. Brunch is served New Orleans-style Saturday, too.
And there’s more latest news…
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, 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 navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (This page has been updated for 2017), 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.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too! Plus… Event planners can post events.
