Friday
Visit Downtown Naperville for Gift Cards & Dog Days! – 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 (check out Dean’s Fine Clothing, Main at Jackson), birthdays, anniversaries or just because… High tail it to see the pretty painted pooches welcoming visitors to dine, shop and enjoy Dog Days all summer in downtown Naperville.
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… Note: Breakfast is served beginning at 10AM Saturdays and Sundays. The patio with a special section for well-behaved dogs is open, too.
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Saturday
Free Bagged Leaf Pick Up South of 95th Street – 6AM | Free
South of 95th Street – Naperville, IL 60565 – 60564
Due to the significant and severe storm in the south end of Naperville on May 27, 2019, the City of Naperville announced earlier this week that a free bagged leaf pick-up will take place this Saturday, June 1, for Naperville residents who live south of 95th Street. To take part in this special one-day collection, bag leaves in yard waste bags. NO sticker will be required for this special free collection. Place yard waste bags at the curb by 6AM on Sat, June 1. Groot, the City’s garbage/recycling provider, will collect these bags on that day. Do NOT rake leaves into the street.
Magical Mini Garden Fest – 9AM | Free
The Growing Place Garden Center – 25w471 Plank Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
All fairies, gnomes and miniature garden enthusiasts are invited! The weekend starts at the Naperville store on Saturday, June 1, 9AM-5PM and moves to the Aurora store on Sunday, June 2, 11AM-5PM. There is no admission fee. Activities are free or priced individually. Saturday’s Mini Schedule, June 1, 9AM-5PM, Naperville Meander through our gardens to find the castle and gather ideas to plant your very own mini garden (cost of materials). Get your wings ($3), make a fairy wand ($3), or a gnome hat (free) and find the fairy photo-shoot scenes (free). Get crafty and make a fairy door ($3). Search for Grunyon the Gnome to hear his tales and find our real live fairy (free)! Then after a busy magical day, take a moment to relax at the tea party (free). Sunday’s Mini Schedule, June 2, 11AM-5PM, 2000 Montgomery Rd. Aurora. Go on a hunt for magical creatures (free) and ride the unicorn safari ($1), make fairy wish stones ($3), and make a gazing ball ($1). Then head to the Fairy Boutique to get your fairy wings ($3), make a fairy wand ($3) or get your gnome hat (free). Then head to the Fairy Tearoom (free) or plant your own mini garden (cost of materials). Meet a real live fairy and hear tales from Grunyon the Gnome (free). For more info, visit www.thegrowingplace.com.
Centennial Beach is Open – 11AM | Membership cost varies with age
Centennial Beach —500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Weather permitting, Centennial Beach is now open for the season. Hours on Saturday are 11AM-8PM. Sunday, 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
Frontier Kite Fly Festival to Kick Off Summer – 10AM | Free
Frontier Sports Complex – 3380 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville, IL 60564 (Off 95th Street)
Naperville Park District and KidsMatter will co-host the Frontier Kite Fly Festival and Kickoff to Summer, presented by The Branch. Kite enthusiasts from Chicago Kite will demonstrate expert kite flying and local talent will entertain the audience of all ages. Performers include Andrew Huber, Acoustic Guitarist/Songwriter; Scribble Monster, Children’s Music; Neuqua Valley High School Steel Band; Miss Jamie’s Farm, Children’s Music; and Scott Piner, Magic. The community is invited to attend the free event. Unlimited inflatable jumping is available for children with purchase of a $5 wristband. The festival takes place from 10AM to 4PM, Sun., June 2. Entertainment begins at 11AM and the obstacle race begins at 12PM.
Fairytale Princess Ball – 11AM-12:45PM | $44 to $49
Noah’s Event Venue 119 Shuman Boulevard Naperville, IL 60563
Enjoy a princess ball to remember. Brought to you by Naperville’s premiere character entertainment company, Fairytale Entertainment. The unique provider of character entertainment since 2006 for such clients as the BMO Bank, Chicago Bears, along with thousands of businesses, malls, park and recreation departments, libraries, schools as well as thousands of parents who have graciously awarded us a high rating on Google. The last 13 years have equipped us to guarantee that you and your children will experience a magical fairytale ball.
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 2. 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 7 and August 4. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
A Concert In Remembrance – “Tiananmen” (1989-2019) – 4:40PM | Free
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
This year, the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen June 4 Massacre in China will be observed. This concert will present several pieces that composers (Naperville resident) Fengshi Yang and Cheyo Wang have written over the years for the commemoration of the Tiananmen Massacre. The concert will also premiere Yang’s newly finished vocal orchestral piece, Eternal Spring. This composition was inspired by the last music manuscript left behind from her late father, a professor of classical music. Yang’s father was her mentor and teacher in music. Yang lost her right to visit her family in China due to her persistence in commemorating the Tiananmen June 4 with music. The internationally acclaimed Chinese British novelist Mr. Ma Jian will read from his novel Beijing Coma, Naperville resident Barbara Blomquist, a contributing columnist to Positively Naperville, will provide a dramatic English interpretation. Mr. Fang Zheng, a former student from Beijing, a survivor of Tiananmen Square will also speak. Donations will be gladly accepted in advance or at the door. Without sponsorship or funding from any government agencies this concert relies solely upon public donations. Thanks. Arrive at 4:30PM for concert to begin at 4:40PM.
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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.
Meson Sabika… 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.
Lucky Penny… 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. Stay tuned!
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
