Friday
Trolley Tours of Naperville – 10:15 and 11AM | $8-16
Trolley Stop on Jackson Ave. 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. Meet at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Ave. at Eagle Street by 10:50AM. $16 per person, all ages. There is also a Children’s 30-minute Trolley ride at 10:15AM for $8. Trolley is fully enclosed and will run rain or shine, no refunds. DING! DING! Info and tickets at www.napervilletrolley.com.
Grumpy Gaucho at Food Truck Friday – 11:30AM | Free Admission, $ for Lunch Items
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation – 1500 W. Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Come by 1500 W. Ogden Ave. for some delicious lunch from Grumpy Gaucho, August 24 from 11:30AM – 2PM Grumpy Gaucho serves baked empanadas, chimichurri & more. Rain or Shine!
Naperville Wine Festival – 4PM | $15-$120
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Wine Festival is a two-day event at Naper Settlement featuring over 200 wines from around the world. Tasting seminars, cooking demonstrations, and live music create a signature event, rain or shine. The Festival continues Saturday. Tickets at www.napervillewinefestival.com.
Saturday
Naperville Farmer’s Market – 7AM-noon | Free Admission, $ for Items
5th Avenue Station – 200 E 5th Ave, Naperville, IL 60563
The Naperville Farmer’s Market is a rain/shine event that is held every Saturday starting June 2 and ending October 27 in the parking lot of 5th Avenue Station. This is a pet-free market. Over 25 vendors that offer anything from produce, to meat, to flowers, along with hot coffee.
Orientation To The Community Career Center – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Are you in a job search? Learn about the services and resources available to job seekers at the Community Career Center including one-on-one appointments with volunteer career coaches covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff and career coaches. Membership is nominal for a one-year period. Free to all job seekers / No need to RSVP.
K.I.S.S. – Kids Identification and Safety Seat – 10AM | Free
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
The Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 host this free Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event on Saturday, August 25, from 10AM to 2PM in the parking lot at 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Kids ID cards will be processed and safety seat inspections will take place. Attendees receive; free identification cards for children ages 3 and older; child safety seat inspections and installations; Touch-a-Truck display featuring hands-on exploration of a Tollway H.E.L.P. truck and snowplow; raffle ticket for a free car seat.
Grilling with Chef Adam – 3PM | $45
CityGate Grille – 2020 Calamos Ct Naperville, IL 60563
Join CityGate Grille Executive Chef Adam Tanner for his final grilling demo of the summer. Learn tips and tricks to host the perfect home barbecue, and enjoy a three-course meal prepared before your eyes. The $45 price includes tax and gratuity. Limited to 20 guests reserve at (630) 718-1010.
Loaves & Fishes Night to End Hunger Gala – 6PM | Sold Out!
Hyatt Lodge in Oakbrook – To benefit Loaves & Fishes in Naperville, IL 60540
Though the event is sold out, anyone not attending is welcome to bid for silent auction items online that will benefit Loaves & Fishes. Here’s the link: LFCS2018.givesmart.com. Items available include treasured Hobson Oak pieces, handcrafted by local artisans. Bidders need not be present at the Night to End Hunger Gala to participate in “mobile bidding” for the Silent Auction. Live Auction items are not available through mobile bidding. For more info or to request representation at the gala for Live Auction items, contact Michelle Iskowitz at miskowitz@loaves-fishes.org.
Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers – Naperville Debut/Album Release Party – 8PM | $10
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL 60540
The new album, BIG ROAD, is already charting and getting great reviews. Get your copy at the show, and dance to red-hot and fun delta boogie blues with a little reggae, funk, and soul mixed in. Harpe is a guitar slinger for modern times… Easily Bonnie Raitt on modern performance-enhancing drugs. Get tickets at www.bandsintown.com.
Sunday
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Caseys Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere outside under cover. Saturday Special! While Supplies Last! Casey’s Atlantic Salmon only $12.98/lb. Casey’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes only $4.99/lb. Saturday Special, Aug. 25, from 8AM – 7PM Only.
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