Third Thursday Thinkers
Thursday, August 15 • 10:30–11 AM (ages 2–5); 2–2:30 PM (ages 5–7)
Experience history through your senses as you take your young thinker on a museum adventure. This month’s theme is “Pioneer Life”. Learn about the pioneer experience in Illinois by playing traditional games, trading for goods, and making a wooden bead bracelet.
Naper Nights Community Concert Series
Friday, August 16 & Saturday, August 17 • 5–10 PM
In conjunction with the Naperville Heritage Society’s 50th Anniversary, Naper Nights sets the stage for three summer weekends in June, July, and August of nonstop music and celebration. Visitors are invited to experience six nights of rock while enjoying cold craft brews and wine, delicious food, and music for the generations. August’s entire line-up honors the greatest rock concert of all time, Woodstock. To round off the final set in the series, Naper Settlement honors Woodstock’s 50th anniversary with Soundtracks of a Generation on August 16, featuring the songs of Jefferson Airplane, Sly & the Family Stone, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, and more. The final concert on August 17 sends summer off right with Rico, a Santana tribute, opening for The THE BAND Band, a The Band tribute. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Gates are open 5–10 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive free admission. Visit NaperNights.org for details.
Sweet Treat Sunday
Sunday, August 18 • 1-4 PM
Explore Naper Settlement’s historic buildings and scenic grounds, then treat your family to free ice cream from Colonial Café from 2-3:30 PM in our Pre-Emption House Tavern while supplies last.
Playscape Readers
Wednesday, August 21 • 11 AM (ages 2–5); 1 PM (ages 5–7)
Find a seat on the quilt for an engaging story time featuring changing seasonal themes.
Fourth Thursday Pop-Up – Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation
Thursday, August 22 • 4-8 PM
From 4-7PM, “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” is open for touring. Then, enjoy a program about Indian American culture from 7-8 PM. This program is free with paid admission at the reduced winter rate.
History comes to life at Naper Settlement, Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.
