Friday
Naperville Garden Clubs Cup of Cheer House Walk, Holiday Market & Tea – 9AM-4PM | $40-$55
Judd-Kendall VFW – 908 W. Jackson Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Garden Club will host its 58th Annual Cup of Cheer House Walk, Holiday Market & Tea on December 5th ($55) and December 6th ($40) from 9AM to 4PM. Tour four beautiful Naperville homes decorated for the holidays. Enjoy the Tea with homemade cookies and receive a commemorative teacup and saucer. The Holiday Market, at the Judd Kendal VFW Post, is filled with many artisan items to help with your own holiday decorating. The market is open to the public without an event ticket on Friday, December 6 from noon to 4PM. Jump start your holidays with this Naperville tradition. Proceeds fund Club projects and scholarships to area students. Visit www.napervillegardenclub.org for tickets and more information.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – 7PM | $5-$10
Naperville North High School, Auditorium – 899 North Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563
Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory? This production is completely student directed, technically directed, produced, & costumed! The children’s show at NNHS is a yearly show that takes place toward the end of first semester with a production directed solely for children. Performances continue this weekend: 11AM and 4PM Saturday and 4PM Sunday. Tickets and info at www.nnhsarts.com.
Chicago a cappella’s “Holidays a cappella” – 8PM | $20-$43
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
This beautiful musical tradition continues with a new collection of familiar and unusual songs for the holiday season. Revel in Christmas spirituals, contemporary classics, and tradition carols in new arrangements, with a special focus on music for Chanukah. The singers create the perfect mood for the holiday season filled with joy and warmth. Ticket and info at www.chicagoacappella.org.
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. And every day the Irish pub offers a homemade “Soup of the Day!” Sláinte!
Holiday Naperville Trolley-la-la-la… la-la-la-la & Tours / Ding! Ding!
Now through December 28, 2019 (Closed on Christmas)
Holiday Light Trolley Tours – Tours start and end at various locations
Dates, times and reservations at www.napervilletrolley.com.
Saturday
Gingerbread Junction Craft Fair – 9AM | $3
Hill Middle School – 1836 Brookdale Road Naperville, IL 60563
Hill Middle School PTSA will hold it’s annual Gingerbread Junction with over 50 artisans displaying vintage designs, doll clothes, headbands & bows, hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, art, knits, fabric & quilts, holiday decor, candles, handmade soaps, and more! $3 admission, kids free.
Tuba Christmas – 11:15AM | Free
U.S. Bank Parking Lot – 136 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Tuba Christmas returns at 11:15AM Sat., Dec. 7, to the front yard of US Bank, Jefferson Ave., at Washington St. in downtown Naperville. Hosted by the Naperville Municipal Band, the holiday song fest with the big brass sound welcomes euphonium/baritone players, Sousaphone players and tuba players. Musicians from 6th grade to adult are invited to participate in the popular tradition that attracts players from Naperville and many neighboring communities. Musicians register from 9-10AM at the Community Concert Center in Central Park, practice from 10-11AM, then perform at 11:15AM. Dress for the weather and enjoy the outdoor concert before it heads to the Fox Valley Mall for its indoor performance at 12:45PM near Macy’s. 2019 PHOTO GALLERY OF TUBACHRISTMAS NOW LINKED HERE!
North Central College Football vs Delaware Valley University – National Quarterfinal – Noon–3PM – | $8
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium–North Central College Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College Football vs Delaware Valley University – National Quarterfinal / Streaming Video: http://northcentralcardinals.com/showcase?Live=84 and Streaming Audio: http://wonc.org/ https://northcentralcardinals.com/calendar.aspx?id=13229. Go, Cardinals! (Adults, $8 / Students $4) Update! North Central Victory 31-14! Cardinals advance! Congratulations to North Central Coach Jeff Thorne and team. Next week’s game will be broadcast on the networks of ESPN. Cheers!
Naperville Chorus and Pete Ellman Big Band Concert – 7:30PM | $20-$25
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Chorus will present “Another Swingin’ Christmas with the Pete Ellman Big Band” at 7:30PM on Saturday, Dec. 7, and 2PM on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The Naperville Chorus is pleased to partner with Toys for Tots for this event, and they invite patrons to please help make this a very special holiday for someone in need by bringing an unwrapped gift to the concert. A receptacle for gifts will be in the lobby as patrons enter the venue. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets and info at finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Sunday
Santa & the Leprechaun at Quigley’s – 10AM | No charge for poses with Santa
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s when breakfast is served beginning at 10AM. As a special treat, Santa and the Leprechaun will be available for photos with families from 10AM to 1PM. Photos with pets will be from 9AM to 10AM. Bring your camera! Sláinte!
Naperville Municipal Band Holiday Concert – 3PM | Free
Neuqua Valley High School – 2360 95th St. Naperville, IL 60564
The Naperville Municipal Band will wrap up a year of celebrating the city band’s 160th anniversary when they take the stage for their annual Holiday Concert. This year’s performance will begin at 3PM Sun., Dec. 8, in the Auditorium at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th Street. The concert is free and open to the public. The Holiday Show will feature Christmas favorites of all styles and moods from ‘Sleigh Ride’ to ‘Greensleeves,’ to ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ to ‘Country Cookin’ Christmas’ and to sing-a-longs with the audience. Note also that the featured Naperville nonprofit is Loaves & Fishes, celebrating their 35th year this year. Volunteers will be available in the lobby before and after the concert to accept monetary donations, or non-perishables. The items they are most in need of right now are tomato products (such as chopped, stewed, and whole tomatoes), regular and instant oatmeal, Progresso soup and paper products. Patrons also can donate directly to via interland3.donorperfect.net.
History Speaks Lecture Series, The Hidden History of Dickens A Christmas Carol – 4PM | $7-$10
Naper Settlement – 523 S Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
Held in Century Memorial Chapel. Author and presenter Rochelle Pennington shares the stories and history behind this Christmas classic. More info at napersettlement.org.
Click Here for Post of a Few Traditional Things Happening in December
Year-round entertainment, shopping & dining…
Click here to link to Dean’s recent 60th Anniversary Toast & Photos
Think dinner & the show!
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 or 2020. 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.
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 holiday dinners with family, friends and neighbors. Looking forward to all seasons, the historic site is a place for outdoor weddings and other special occasions inside the mansion, outside on the patio or in the spacious Pavilion. The beautiful mansion with intimate rooms also provides a romantic setting for date nights. Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
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.
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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