Friday
WGN Block Party – 6-10AM
Downtown Naperville – Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
WGN Morning News will broadcast live from the Dandelion Fountain on the Riverwalk on from 6-10AM with a made-for-TV-parade stepping off around 9AM. Lots of live music and fun.
Public Naperville Trolley Tours every Friday!
NOTE – Tours will meet at JACKSON AVE & WEST STREET (By Centennial Beach) due to the #WGN Parade on Friday, July 12.
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.
‘The Little Mermaid’ opens at 7:30PM for 6-performance run at Pfeiffer Hall.
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.
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
Saturday
Naperville Plays! – 9AM | Free
Knoch Knolls Nature Center – 320 Knoch Knolls Rd Naperville, IL 60540
Visitors will quadruple their fun in this partnership of programming with hands-on craft activities along with storytelling provided by the DuPage Childrens Museum, Naper Settlement, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and the Naperville Public Library. Held at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road.
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.
‘The Little Mermaid’ 7:30PM in Pfeiffer Hall / Next weekend, too! (630) 637-SHOW!
Sunday
Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk – 8:30AM | $15-50
Naperville Grand Pavilion – 500 W. Jackson Ave Naperville, IL 60540
The 8th Annual Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk will raise awareness, increase research funding, and honor everyone impacted by the disease. 100% of the proceeds goes towards pancreatic cancer research.
Moon Madness – 1PM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
A Sunday throwback to the 1960s! Enjoy Space-themed activities and games to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing on July 20th, 1969. www.napersettlement.org.
Concert in Central Park – 3PM | Free
Naperville Community Concert Center in Central Park – 104 E. Benton Naperville, IL 60540
National Concert Band Convention will wrap up its stay with an outdoor performance in Central Park. The public is invited.
‘The Little Mermaid’ at 2PM in Pfeiffer Hall / Next weekend, too! (630) 637-SHOW!
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.
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. Next up enjoy “Sweet Life of Pete” on Sat., July 27, “Incredibles 2” on Fri., Aug. 9, and “Aquaman” on Fri., Aug. 23.
Guitarist Steve Vai performs 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.
