Riverwalk for All Seasons – All Day | Open to Public
Riverwalk Park – Hillside Road Bridge to Jefferson Avenue Bridge Naperville, IL 60540
No matter what the season or the weather, the view of the Riverwalk Quarry from the Farmers Plaza with the Farmers Monument at Eagle Street is a big reflection of community spirit that includes names of farm families, the Gregory Gazebo, Jaycees Marina and Moser Tower with the 72-bell carillon. Enjoy the changing colors along the winding brick path of the city’s natural treasure from Jefferson Ave. to Hillside Rd. in the heart of downtown, just steps from all that shopping, dining, entertainment and football over at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium at North Central College on Friday and during 2019 Homecoming on Saturday.
Welcome, North Central College Alumni!
Friday
Little Lambs Consignment Sale – 9AM – 7PM | Free
Alleluia! Lutheran Church – 4055 S. Book Road Naperville, IL 60564
Thousands of like-new children’s items at BARGAIN PRICES. Children’s & maternity clothing, toys, books, baby equipment & children’s furniture, all under one roof! Alleluia! Lutheran Church 4055 S. Book Rd, Naperville, IL (Community Life Center – Enter Door #5) Friday, September 27, 9AM-7PM Saturday, September 28 (some items HALF PRICE), 8AM-noon. CASH or CHECKS only. Come browse our gently used and some new children’s clothing, toys, and almost anything associated with children.
Fish Fry Fridays-Every Friday in September – 11:30AM | $19.95 per person
Catch 35 – 35 S. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
Crispy Georges Bank haddock-panko crusted-flash fried served with French fries-coleslaw-tartar sauce. (While supplies last-No substitutions-No sharing-No to go orders.) For more info, visit www.catch35.com/september-fish-fry-fridays. (Note also… Block Island Swordfish Week runs Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 29, at Catch 35. Specially-priced Block Island swordfish dishes are available for a limited time.)
Ss. Peter and Paul Fun Fair – 4:30PM | Donations
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School – 36 N Ellsworth St, Naperville, IL 60540
Annual Fun Fair this Friday begins at 4:30PM. The huge celebration for faculty and school families celebrates the kick-off of the beginning of another great school year. Activities inside and outside include a dunk tank type “Splash for Cash” featuring the Principal, Priests and teachers getting wet! We’ve got rides, food trucks, and booths galore with all of fun of an old-fashioned carnival. Times: 4:30PM-7:45 Games, Attractions & Food / 7:45-8:15 Children’s Raffle in Zuker Hall / 6-7:45 Teen Tent in Ministry Center (for Grades 6-8) / 8:30-10PM Lip Sync in Ministry Center (performers are Grades 6-8).
Che Figata’s Table Italiano Explores Umbria – 6PM | Price Varies
Che Figata – 2155 CityGate Lane Naperville, IL 60563
From 6PM to 8PM Che Figata’s Table Italiano explores Umbria. Find details and ticket link at www.chefigatakitchen.com/specials-events. Che Figata is located alongside Hotel Arista. For CITYGATE’s up-to-date events calendar, visit www.citygatecentre.com/events.
Football: Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic Naperville Central vs. Naperville North – 7PM | Cost varies
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium – 455 S Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540
The annual rivalry between Naperville Central and North returns to Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium on the Campus of North Central College. (Due to thunderstorms, game moved to Saturday afternoon at NCHS.)
North Central College presents the “Homecoming Kick-Off”– 8PM | Free, tickets required
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents the “Homecoming Kick-Off” concert at 8PM in the Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Join us for this Homecoming tradition as the Cardinal Chorus, Chamber Singers, Jazz Combo I, Concert Choir, Concert Winds, Symphony Band and Women’s Chorale perform in the glorious Wentz Concert Hall. A dessert reception for all alumni will follow in the lobby. The event is free, but a ticket is required for admission. For tickets, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
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. Welcome to all North Central College alumni visiting for 2019 Homecoming! Stop by for another visit. Have a good weekend. Sláinte!
Saturday
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.
North Central College Homecoming Parade – 12:30PM | Everybody’s Welcome
Parade route runs south on Brainard Street to Championship Plaza – 455 S. Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540
Come watch! Cheer on the Cardinals! Check out post of Homecoming events with launch of new brand.
North Central College Homecoming Football Game vs. North Park University – 2PM | $8 / Students and kids 12 and under free
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium – 455 S. Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540
Come watch the the nationally-ranked North Central Cardinals (No. 5) take on North Park University at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Game preview at spark.adobe.com/page/ZKVmcc08d6nZG/. Update from Twitter Sept. 28: “That’s the end of the Game. And a win for North Central Cardinals Homecoming Game 77-0 against North Park Vikings! #WeAreNC #d3fb https://t.co/SoQAnkQChg”
Kids Day – Make a Scarecrow Magnet – 3PM | Free
The Growing Place Garden Center – 2000 Montgomery Rd. Aurora, IL 60504
Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews to make a cute scarecrow magnet at the Growing Place in Aurora. More info at www.thegrowingplace.com.
Sunday
Harvest House Walk 2019 – 10AM | $35
Ellsworth Elementary School – 145 N. Sleight Street Naperville, IL 60540
Open to the public! The Harvest House Walk is a chance to tour the beautiful homes in the Historic District of Downtown Naperville. All proceeds benefit Ellsworth Elementary School. Tickets are $35 when purchased in advance using the link below. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event at the door for $40. The Harvest House Walk kicks off at Ellsworth School and tours begin at 10AM. www.eventbrite.com/e/ellsworths.
Walk 4 Life 2019 – 1PM | FREE
Alive Center – 500 W. Fifth Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Walk 4 Life is a suicide prevention and mental health awareness event in at the Alive Center set from 1 to 6PM, Sun., Sept. 29, 2019. The goal is to provide local teens with mental health resources they may not know about while having fun. Educate. Walk. Celebrate. Music performance by Tres Mustache will conclude the event.
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, 175 W. Jackson; or Trails & Tides, 120 Water Street; or Vom Fass, 121 S. Washington (recently added location). 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.
Annual Fall Style Weekend runs October 4-6 throughout downtown Naperville.
Let secret shoppers “spot” you downtown shopping on Friday! Perhaps receive a Downtown Naperville Gift Card for sales and specials all day and night around downtown.
Breakfast/Fall Fashion show at Sullivan’s Steakhouse featuring breakfast, libations and downtown fall fashions. Limited seating. For reservations, call Sullivan’s at (630) 305-0230.
Noon to 5PM Fall Wine Walk, Sunday October 6
Attend the Fall Wine Walk, benefiting Arranmore Arts! Tickets are required by age 21-plus attendees. Come sip, see and shop while discovering what downtown offers during the changing seasons. Experience the ambiance of autumn and warm welcome.
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). 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. Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
Meson Sabika fundraiser set for Oct. 1 to benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Note also that Meson Sabika will host a fundraiser in support of the Red Cross to fund needs of devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian from 11:30AM to 10PM on Tues., Oct. 1. Already the restaurant has received a much-appreciated $10,000 donation for the Red Cross from the Rotary Club of Naperville. (Tapas Valencia, located at 1530 S. State St. in Chicago, also will host a benefit for hurricane relief from 4PM to 11PM Tues., Oct. 1.) Online reservations are available at www.mesonsabika.com. For more info, call (630) 983-3000.
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.
Look forward to Veterans Day / Remember ’11-11-11′
As the sign indicated during the Jaycees Last Fling, Naperville’s Field of Honor returns to Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 for Veterans Day 2019, marking the 100th year since World War I ended and when the American Legion began, and remembering a century of heroes and heritage. For information about participating in the event (flags are $40 each) when 2019 American flags are sure to wave in honor of all who serve, visit healingfield.org/naperville19.
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!
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