Editor’s Update, May 29, 2021 / PN analytics show this page is receiving lots of “search.” Note the happenings below are from 2019. Many of the traditions during Memorial Day Weekend remain the same. Note, however, that for 2021, the Memorial Day Parade will be a shortened version, set to begin at 9AM. The parade of Veterans with a tribute to the Fallen will take place from 908 W. Jackson Ave., all along W. Jackson to Webster Street. All Veterans are welcome to participate in the parade. Thank you.
Friday
Visit Downtown Naperville for Gift Cards! – Business Hours | $10-$500
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce – 55 S. Main Street Naperville, IL 60540
Give someone the special gift of Downtown Naperville! Downtown Naperville gift cards may be used at 165 stores, spas, restaurants and at Hotel Indigo, too. No fees to purchase and quick delivery! Three gift card styles from which to choose are great for teacher gifts, Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries or just because…
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM | Cost varies with food or beverage purchase
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights…
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Saturday
8th Annual Run For The Brave 5K Run/Walk/Ruck – 8AM | $35
Plainfield North High School – 12005 S 248th Ave Plainfield, IL 60585
Operation Welcome You Home (a.k.a. OWYH) will host the Annual Run for the Brave 5K Run/Walk. Info and registration at welcomeyouhome.org/run.
Garden Gossip & Coffee – 10AM | Free
The Growing Place Garden Center – 25w471 Plank Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
Join The Growing Place for a morning chat about some of their favorite perennials, gardening tips and more! Topics announced as we get closer to the date. No registration required. Visit thegrowingplace.com for details.
Centennial Beach Opens – 11AM | Membership cost varies with age
Centennial Beach —500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Weather permitting, Centennial Beach opens for the season. Hours on Saturday are 11AM-8PM. Sunday and Memorial Day, 11AM to 6PM. To check current status of Naperville Park District programs and The Beach, call (630) 883-4242.
Casey’s Foods fires up the grill on Saturdays and Sundays – 11AM – 2PM | Cost varies with purchase
Casey’s Foods – 124 W Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540
Casey’s 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. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere.
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Sunday
School District 204 Commencement – All Day
Northern Illinois University Convocation Center – 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115
Neuqua Valley High School 9:45AM
Metea Valley High School 2PM
Waubonsie Valley High School 6PM
Congratulations to all graduates in School District 203, School District 204, Benet Academy and Turning Pointe Career Center!
August Rush – 5:30PM | $39-$69
Paramount Theatre – 23 E Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506
When the Broadway Series began in 2011, we had big dreams for what it could become. Over the years, those dreams have been brought to life again and again. And now, one of our biggest dreams is finally becoming a reality. For the first time in its history, the Paramount Theatre will produce a brand new musical, and this one is all about the music. Evan Taylor, an 11 year old orphan, believes in music like some believe in fairytales. In a cruel twist of fate, Evans mother, an accomplished classical cellist, and his father, the lead singer of a rock band, dont even know he exists in this world. Even after so many years gone, Evan has not given up hope as he relentlessly searches for the parents he knows need him. Quickly discovering he too is a musical prodigy, Evan surrenders himself to the symphony of sounds and follows the music. In this inspiring love story, music is everywhere, but will it lead Evan home? From the theatre that won the Jeff Award for Best Large Musical three years in a row, the moving story of August Rushis brought to the stage in Paramount Theatres first new musical. We invite you to be a part of history and join us for this world premiere. All you have to do is follow the music hometo the Paramount Theatre. Tickets and info at paramountaurora.com.
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Monday
Naperville Memorial Day Flag-Raising Services
7:45AM – Flag raising and service at Sept. 11-Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial at City Hall– (taps & volley)
8:15AM – Service at Veterans Park (Gartner Rd.) – (taps & volley)
8:35AM – Service at Burlington Park Doughboy Monument (South of Train Station) – (taps & volley)
9AM – Service at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery (taps & volley)
9:45AM – Service at GAR Monument in Naperville Cemetery – (taps & volley)
Naperville Memorial Day Parade – 10:30AM
Downtown Naperville — Jackson Avenue to Washington Street to Benton Avenue
To remember the fallen and all military families, Naperville will be the site for a Memorial Day parade with 16 marching bands at 10:30AM on Monday, May 27. Sponsored by the City of Naperville, the Memorial Day Parade is hosted and organized by the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post #43.
Naperville Memorial Day Observance in Central Park – 12PM | Free of Charge
Central Park – Behind the Kroehler YMCA between Benton and Jefferson 60540
In addition to marching with Veterans and service organizations in the Memorial Day Parade at 10:30AM Mon., May 27, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform all-American music at 12:15PM during the Memorial Day Observance in Central Park. During the 30-minute program, patriotic songs, short speeches and a wreath-laying ceremony will pay tribute to sacrifices of service men, women and families to defend freedom worldwide.
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With nearly 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
And if you’re looking for a delicious brunch menu every day, stop by Lucky Penny between 6AM and 3PM. Open seven days a week, Lucky Penny is located at 1224 Ogden Avenue.
Hospitality shows and matters in Naperville
Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.
For a listing of all 19 lodging choices in Naperville, offering more than 2,500 rooms, visit visitnaperville.com. Whether planning a wedding, corporate event, special meeting, family reunion or an extended stay while home construction is temporarily in progress, Naperville can put guests up for a night or a month or more.
Economic development and tourism go hand in hand. Thanks for supporting the local economy by planning a “staycation” itinerary here and inviting friends and family to come discover Naperville this summer.
From art exhibits at North Central College to outdoor art in public places called Century Walk, from the DuPage Children’s Museum to Naper Settlement, and from the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville to more than 100 neighborhood parks throughout the city; everybody is welcome to enjoy the charm, rich history and sporting events that are homegrown and treasured in this vibrant community every day.
And of special high note, the Naperville Municipal Band is celebrating its first 160 years of performing for the community.
The summer series of 11 outdoor concerts in Central Park begins at 7:30PM Thurs., June 6, with “The Greatest Generation,” a special tribute to all World War II veterans. Help spread the word about this special concert. Then concerts continue every Thursday evening through August 15 when the huge stage door goes up at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Park benches will be waiting where plenty of space also is available for blankets, portable chairs, picnics and more during the concerts. All Naperville Municipal Band concerts are free of admission charge. Central Park is located just south of 104 E. Benton Avenue and north of Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Stay tuned!
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
