Above / Street artist Cera is just about finished with the mural at Dog Patch Pet & Feed along the East Ogden Corridor. Watch for finishing touches this next week, weather permitting. Spectators welcome!
Friday
Public Naperville Trolley Tours
One-Hour Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville! Every Friday at 11AM during June, July, and August. $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.
YMCA Movies in Central Park – Dusk | FREE
Central Park – Between Benton Ave. & Jefferson Ave. behind the Kroehler Y Naperville, IL 60540
YMCA presents its outdoor family summer movie series in Central Park on a big screen set up in front of the Century Walk mural titled “Great Concerto.” Admission is free of charge. Enjoy “Aquaman” on Fri., Aug. 23.
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.
Local fishing ponds provide plenty of pleasure every season!
Saturday
State Rep. Wehrli Annual Interactive Children’s Health & Safety Expo – 9:30AM | FREE
Frontier Sports Complex – 3380 Cedar Glade Drive – Naperville, IL 60564
Families are invited to experience the Traveling World of Reptiles Show, a Brookfield Zoo Show-and-Tell, a Touch a Truck exhibit, interactive safety presentations and more at Representative Grant Wehrli’s free Children’s Safety Expo, featuring more than 40 booths staffed by a variety of groups and organizations that assist children and families. In addition to the booths, other special activities include: Face Painting: 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM; Brookfield Zoo Show-And-Tell: 10AM; LIFESTAR Medical Helicopter: 10AM until Noon; Traveling World of Reptiles Show: 11AM. Admission is free. There also will be free giveaways at the event. To view a full list of participants, repwehrli.com or call Wehrli’s office at (630) 696-4160.
Scott S’cool Scoot 2019 – 10AM | $25-40
Scott Elementary School – 500 Warwick Dr Naperville, IL 60565
The 13th Annual Scott S’cool Scoot is a 5K Fun Run or 3K Walk through the streets of Naper Carriage Hill neighborhood in the Southeast portion of Naperville. The annual run/walk kicks off the school year to encourage students and families, teachers and staff, and neighbors to stay active, healthy and fit – by keeping active, healthy and fit – we are ready to learn. Register at www.active.com.
K.I.S.S. Kids Identification and Safety Seats – 10AM | FREE
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60645
The Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 host this free Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event on Saturday, August 24, from 10AM to 2PM at 302 N. Washington St., Naperville. Kids ID cards will be processed and safety seat inspections will take place. Attendees receive; free identification cards for children ages 3 and older; child safety seat inspections and installations; Touch-a-Truck display featuring hands-on exploration of a Tollway H.E.L.P. truck and snowplow.
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.
Street Artist Cera creates mural at Dog Patch – This weekend | Watchers welcome
Dog Patch Pet & Feed – 1108 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563
Internationally-recognized muralist Cera will be putting finishing touches on his 50′ mural that tells the story of Greg Gordon’s mission to rescue and adopt cats and dogs that’s promoted by Dog Patch Pet & Feed, Naperville’s original pet store. When completed, the mural with a message will be visible around the clock.
Sunday
Year-round entertainment, shopping & dining…
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.
Find more things to do under ‘Upcoming Events’ in the column to the right…
Take a break! Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35* to Meson Sabika* and many destinations N.E.W. and S, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or take out, and find many with a patio* at www.dinenaperville.com.
Note that 40-plus 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.
In addition to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Meson Sabika provides a lovely setting for outdoor weddings and other special occasions inside the historic mansion, outside on the patio or in the spacious Pavilion.
Hospitality shows and matters in Naperville
For a listing of all 19 lodging choices in Naperville, offering more than 2,500 rooms, visit visitnaperville.com. Whether planning a wedding, corporate or sporting 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.
2019 DuPage Children’s Museum Teacher Expo / Aug. 28
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) will host its second Annual Teacher Expo from 3 to 7PM on Wed., Aug. 28, at the Museum. With over 40 exhibitors, this free adults-only event connects educators, all kinds, to professional resources that will support and enhance their work with children.
For more information, contact Thomas Sullivan, Director of Education and Programs, DCM, tsullivan@dupagechildrensmuseum.org or (630) 637-8000 x 6060.
Support OSOT-America via Over the Edge Fundraiser / Sept. 14 at Hotel Arista
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.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too!
Plus… Event planners can post events.
