Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
Ribfest and the last days and nights at Knoch Park, now thru July 6
Ribfest – noon -10PM | Ticket prices vary
Knoch Park – 724 West Street Naperville, IL 60540
The Exchange Club of Naperville will host its four-day Ribfest at Knoch Park through July 6. Enjoy ribs, music and family fun. Headliners include Billy Idol, Flo Rida, Brantley Glibert and Bad Company. For more info on all activities, including a carnival, rib vendors and a complete list of performing bands, visit www.ribfest.net.
Thursday
Naperville Municipal Band Concert – 6PM | Free
Central Park – 104 E Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Municipal Band will perform an Independence Day Concert, America’s Composers. Note the early start time at 6PM so concert-goers may enjoy the fireworks. This week’s concert is sponsored by Kevin McQuillan Law Offices with the Bake Sale in the Gazebo is hosted by the Naperville Area AAUW.
Lima Lima Fly Over Naperville – 6:15PM
Ribfest Fireworks – 9:30PM, Weather Permitting
Knoch Park – 724 West Street Naperville, IL 60540
The annual Ribfest Fireworks will be on display beginning at 9:30PM. Fireworks can be viewed from many neighboring parks and downtown Naperville.
Celebrate safely!
Friday
Public Naperville Trolley Tours every Friday!
One-Hour Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville! Every Friday at 11AM during June, July, and August. (no tour on 8/16). $18 per person. Children’s 30 minute Trolley ride! Every Friday at 10:15AM during June, July, and August (not available on 8/16). $8 per person. Trolley Tours meet at the “Trolley Stop” on Jackson Avenue at Eagle Street (Kiddie corner from address of 305 Jackson Ave., Naperville). Online tickets at napervilletrolley.com.
Movies Under the Stars – Captain America: The First Avenger – at Dusk | Free
Central Park – 104 E Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Central Park for an outdoor movie night. Bring the family and a blanket or chairs, kick back and relax. Presented by the Kroehler YMCA.
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.
Saturday
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 daily for the season. Alert! Adult float is every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM to 10:55AM.
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.
In addition to 19 locations in downtown Naperville, find Waldo hiding at Busey Bank, Casey’s Foods and Oswald’s Pharmacy and seven other independent businesses around town. Take a ‘Tour de Independents’!
2019 Sidewalk Sales return to Oswald’s in Naperville Plaza, July 11-13
Make a Hypertufa Container – 1PM | $35
The Growing Place Garden Center – 25w471 Plank Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
Make a Hypertufa Container – 3 for $35. Hypertufa is a lightweight concrete container that can withstand the winter. Its airy structure makes it a great planter for succulents. Choose from several different shapes and sizes or bring your own container to use as a mold. Dress to make a mess. These smaller containers will dry quickly and be ready for Succulent Saturday on July 20 at The Growing Place. Call (630) 355-4000 to register. Look for Waldo here, too!
Sunday
German 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 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 7. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Klaus-Peter Adam, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German-language services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on August 4 and September 1. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Year-round shopping & dining 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.
‘Tis the season to give DNA gift cards or to create an experience in 2019. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, graduates and anyone. 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 among 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.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala or golf outing this year.
2019 Summer Sidewalk Sales return to downtown Naperville, July 11-13.
Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35* to Meson Sabika*, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or take out, and find many with a patio* at www.dinenaperville.com.
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.
And 40-plus 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.
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, from the Riverwalk and Central Park in downtown Naperville to more than 100 neighborhood parks throughout the city, and from Naperville Crossings at 95th Street to shopping destinations dotting the landscape here and there, check out everything this community has to offer north, east, west and south.
Everybody is welcome to enjoy the charm, culture, rich history and sporting events that are homegrown and treasured in this vibrant community every day.
Save the date for the Over the Edge Fundraiser on Sept. 14 at Hotel Arista
Naperville Municipal Band Concerts & Y Family Movies Nights in Central Park
Naperville Municipal Band celebrates its 160th year during its annual summer concert series at 7:30PM Thursday evenings through Aug. 15, 2019. Admission is free of charge. Strike up the band that’s been here quite some time!
YMCA presents its outdoor family summer movie series in Central Park. Admission is free of charge.
First up, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” was scheduled at dusk Fri., June 14. “Captain America the First Avenger” is next on Fri., July 5. Then it’s “Sweet Life of Pete” on Sat., July 27, “Incredibles 2” on Fri., Aug. 9, and “Aquaman” on Fri., Aug. 23.
Guitarist Steve Vai takes the stage at Wentz Concert Hall for Little Friends Aug. 4
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
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, 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.
