Above / Riverwalk Architect Charles Vincent George imagined Civic Plaza, the popular gathering place with the Dandelion Fountain. He also gave the name “crown jewel” to the winding brick path when interviewed for a Chicago Tribune story during early development of the Riverwalk for the City’s sesquicentennial in 1981.
Recently Chuck George said, “…(1981) was a long time ago, but it seems like yesterday to me. I always thought the ultimate architectural product would be a skyscraper… My skyscraper is the Riverwalk and all those wonderful people that use it every day.”
August 2021 (In progress)
Aug. 2 / School District 203 Board Meeting 7PM Mon., Aug. 2. Meeting is streamed for viewing online. Watch and learn…
Aug. 3 / West Suburban Irish Quiz Nights at Quigley’s Irish Pub 7PM First Tuesday of most months, but not August 2021 because members are busy planning the inaugural Irish Fest at Frontier Park for Aug. 6-7. Watch for updated details on the WSI website… Meanwhile, Quigley’s patio is open every day, weather permitting, at 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Off!
Aug. 3 / Annual National Night Out throughout Naperville subdivisions (First Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021) *** It’s over!
Aug. 5 / Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series Thursday Evenings 7:30PM in Central Park FREE! Summer tradition ends with Joint Big Band Concert on Aug. 19. Thanks for the memories! It’s over!
Aug. 6-7 / Irish Fest at Frontier Sports Complex, 3880 Cedar Glade Road. Naperville, Illinois / 3-10PM Fri., Aug. 6, and Noon to 10PM Sat., Aug. 7 / Come for the music, dancing, food and fun! Join us at Naperville’s Frontier Sports Complex for a family-friendly festival featuring live music, Irish cultural activities, carnival, Hurling and Camogie games, food and so much more! It’s over!
Aug. 8 / Naperville Rotary Ride & Family Bike Ride from Commissioner’s Park will benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Naperville Responds for Veterans and 360 Youth Services. (Start times 6:30AM-10AM, Sun., Aug. 8, 2021, Closes 2PM) Ever wonder if the return of Rotary Ride is called “recycling”? Regardless, keep cycling and enjoy the great outdoors! It’s over!
Aug. 8 / India Day Parade & Celebration (Day-long India independence celebration at Rotary Hill begins at Noon and runs until 10PM. Parade at 4PM. Ends with free concert on Aug. 8, 2021) Sadly, stormed out. It’s over!
Aug. 9 / School District 204 Board of Education meets Mon., Aug. 9, 2021 / Watch the meeting livestreamed on the District 204 YouTube channel. (Thanks always for paying attention to governing/taxing bodies.) Update… Watch the board of education meeting on the District’s YouTube channel or view the presentation on the district’s fall plan here. Watch & Learn…
Aug. 12 / Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of each month at 7PM and the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30PM at the Fort Hill Activity Center Multi-Purpose Room, 20 Fort Hill Drive. (Thanks always for paying attention to governing/taxing bodies.) Watch & Learn…
Aug. 12 / Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series Thursday Evenings 7:30PM in Central Park FREE!*** Summer tradition ends with Joint Big Band Concert on Aug. 19. Thanks for the memories! It’s Over!
Aug. 12 / The US Census Bureau announced the results of the 2020 US Census. Naperville completed its responsibility so “Everyone Counts – Everyone Was Counted!” Naperville’s official 2020 US Census Population is 149,540, an increase of 5% over 2010. Naperville is the 4th largest city in Illinois. Census-takers appreciate everyone’s response that will make a difference to Naperville, DuPage County, Will County, Illinois and the USA. Ongoing!
Aug. 13 & 14 / Naper Nights at Naper Settlement (Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, 2021) It’s Over! And… SOLD OUT for Fri., Aug. 13. Tickets for tonight’s Naper Night’s Community Concert (Aug 13) are sold out and will not be available to purchase at the gate. Plan to attend Sat., Aug. 14 from 5-10 PM for tributes to John Mellencamp (Mellencougar) at 6PM and the Beach Boys (Sounds of Summer) at 8PM. To ensure entry, purchase or redeem your membership tickets in advance online. For questions or more information, call (630) 420-6010.
This week through Labor Day
Discover Dine Naperville and enjoy one of the city’s many eateries!
Aug. 16 / Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education Meeting 7PM Mon., Aug. 16, at Washington Junior High School. (Thanks for paying attention to governing/taxing bodies.) It’s ON!
Aug. 19 / School District 203 and School District 204 are scheduled to begin classes for 2021-2022 school year.
Aug. 17 / City Council Meeting 7PM Tues., Aug. 17 / Masks are required in City Council Chambers and inside the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. (Thanks for paying attention to governing/taxing bodies.) It’s ON!
Aug. 19 / Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series Thursday Evenings 7:30PM in Central Park FREE! Summer tradition ends with Joint Big Band Concert on Aug. 19. Thanks for the memories! It’s ON!
Aug. 21 / Fort Hill Activity Center to Host Fifth Anniversary Celebration / The Fifth Anniversary Community Celebration will take place from 9-11AM on Sat., Aug. 21 at Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive. It’s ON!
North Central College Arts Calendar Soon! North Central College classes begin Aug. 25!
Aug. 24 / Community Engagement with Interim Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres at 6PM Tues., Aug. 24, at the 95th Street Library, Meeting Room A, 3015 Cedar Glade. (Note that a system upgrade will occur from 4AM to 6AM Aug. 16 & Aug. 17. Online services may be disrupted during this time.)
Aug. 24 and Aug. 26 / Mandatory meetings for groups applying for SECA and/or CDBG and SSG grants. Organizations interested in applying for 2022 funds must have a representative attend one meeting for each program under which they plan to apply. One-hour SECA workshops will be presented at 1PM Tues., Aug. 24 and 5PM Thurs., Aug. 26. One-hour CDBG and SSG workshops will be presented at 2PM Tues., Aug. 24 and 4PM Thurs., Aug. 26. CLICK HERE for PN post with more info.
Aug. 26 / Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of each month at 7PM and the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30PM at the Fort Hill Activity Center Multi-Purpose Room, 20 Fort Hill Drive. (Thanks for paying attention to governing/taxing bodies.)
Loaves & Fishes Night to End Hunger (Sold out for 2021.)
September 2021 – Labor Day Weekend
Until September 21, it’s still summer! Summer Sidewalk Sales continue in the cool inside Downtown Naperville / Experience a new twist in the mix of shopping and dining along Jefferson Avenue between Main and Washington streets. Celebrating 62 years, Dean’s Fine Clothing offers its popular sales racks every day to make room for new arrivals for fall and winter. (Watch for special sales at every shop as summer sale days continue to make way for fall and winter merchandise!)
Sept. 3-6 / Last Fling, Naperville Jaycees (Celebrating 56 Years in 2021, Sept. 3-6, 2021) It’s ON!
Sept. 4-5 / Ashley Whippet K-9 Frisbie World Championships / Labor Day Weekend at Nike Park / (9:30AM to 4:30PM Sept. 4-5, 2021.) It’s ON!
Sept. 6 / Naperville Jaycees Labor Day Parade (10AM Mon., Sept. 6, 2021) Experience the spectacular display of community spirit with marching bands from NNHS to NCHS. It’s ON!
Naperville loves a parade, its music and its timely bucket shakers for charity! The Frank E. Fling mascot thanks all marching bands from local middle and high schools to the Naperville Municipal Band for mustering up the rousing music that prompts cheers from spectators throughout the parade season!
Sept. 6 / Riverwalk Rededication with group sing! “Happy 40th Birthday, dear Riverwalk!” 2PM sharp, Mon., Sept. 6. Gather with friends of the Riverwalk for a brief moment of cheers to celebrate the first 40 years of this city’s natural treasure. Look for the event to take place east of the Civic Plaza Covered Bridge and Dandelion Fountain at Webster Street and west of the Main Street Parking Lot. It’s ON!
Looking toward 2031 & Naperville’s Bicentennial & the 50th Anniversary of the Naperville Riverwalk / Riverwalk Master Plan
Check back later. Other Naperville events may be added. And some events indicated currently as “It’s ON!” may be changed or canceled. Thanks for reading!
