Friday
Gift Cards for Merry Month of May Last Day! Available during store hours in downtown Naperville, purchase gift cards for graduations, teacher gifts, coaches and many upcoming special occasions. Valid for use at over 150 downtown shops, spas, restaurants, and Hotel Indigo, too. Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in any amount from $10-$500. Find Gift Cards at three locations today: J. McLaughlin, 216 S. Main St.; Sea Love | A Candle Bar & Boutique, 120 Water Street, Suite 104; and Karisma Boutique, 232 S. Washington St. Click here for more info about DNA Gift Cards good every day and available all season in June, July and August, too! And what’s that loud buzz you hear? It’s crowds of visitors anticipating the arrival of the 2024 Summer Sculptures being placed around downtown on June 3.
Brats at Kreger’s / 10AM to 3PM Fridays and Saturdays at Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus – 606 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60563 / Stop by for lunch, conversation and camaraderie. Let Bill know that you know his wurst is the best, especially for weekend grilling this season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.
GO FISH! / Dawn to Dusk / Considering the defining definition “to search, seek or obtain something indirectly,” you never know what you’ll catch naturally by visiting local parks and ponds to experience the great outdoors… Enjoy strolling among wildflowers, Canada geese, Mallard ducks, muskrats, young anglers and much more! Go clicking fishing!
Naper Settlement Outdoor History Museum / 10AM / Special exhibit now in progress: “A Strong Back and a Strong Mind: 150 Years of the Naperville Fire Department.” Naper Settlement hours through September are 10AM-4PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4PM on Sunday. (Closed Monday) Admission is Adult (13+): $12; Senior (62+): $10;; Youth (4-12): $8 / Museum Members & Naperville Residents (with proof of residency): Free. Find the 13-acre museum village just south of Aurora Avenue at 523 S. Webster Street, just steps from downtown Naperville.
RELAX! SLOW DOWN! School is out! Watch out for youngsters, runners, rollerbladers and bicyclists all summer. Be safe. Remind young drivers to drive carefully and responsibly. Remember the speed limit is 25 mph in Naperville unless otherwise posted. Thank you.
Saturday – Happy June 1!
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly now through the summer season.
Recycle Aluminum Cans / 7AM to 10PM / Drop off aluminum cans to raise funds for charitable organizations supported by the Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 615 East Ogden Avenue. Thank you!
Centennial Beach / Now open daily for building sandcastles, swimming, volleyball, adult floats, relaxing under the trees and fond memories. Since 1931, families have found summertime fun at 500 W. Jackson Avenue! Daily Admission / Youth: Resident $8 / Nonresident $14; Adult: Resident $10 / Nonresident $16; After 5PM: Resident $5 / Nonresident $8.
Enjoy Every Day at Quigley’s Irish Pub / 11AM / Quigley’s Irish Pub is located at 43 E. Jefferson Ave in downtown Naperville / Quigley’s Irish Pub features live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as a good place for all types of special events. Meanwhile, stop by for a cool pint and honest pub fare EDAQ, Every Day at Quigley’s. Patio is open, weather permitting.
Reserve a Table at Mesón Sabika / Find a choice in dining rooms and private spaces at Mesón Sabika to sample Spanish tapas and delicious sangria for lunch and dinner. Located just west of downtown Naperville at 1025 Aurora Avenue, Mesón Sabika has been serving the community since 1990. Built in 1847, the historic mansion with eight air-conditioned dining rooms is set in a beautifully landscaped four-acre estate, providing a welcoming sight with plenty of parking for lunch, dinner, special events, benefits, weddings, meetings and family gatherings throughout the year. Patio season has begun!
Elaine Dame Duo with Chris White / 7PM / CityGate Grille will present a performance by nationally renowned jazz vocalist Elaine Dame accompanied by pianist Chris White. CityGate Grille is located at 2020 Calamos Court in CityGate Centre.
Sunday
Makin’ Strides for Strays / 9AM / The community is welcome from 9AM to 1PM at North Central College Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium for a short walk followed by a family fun fest hosted by A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Festival will feature food trucks, music and entertainment. Dogs are welcome!
17th Annual Kite Fly / 12-Noon / Kite Fly will be hosted by Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch-Naperville Moms at Frontier Sports Complex, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, from 12-Noon to 4PM. Event also will feature info booths including Indian Community Outreach booth about cricket. During event, residents will have an opportunity to visit the Naperville Park District tent to provide feedback regarding the organization’s indoor recreation space initiative. Click here for more info about event.
Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk / Noon / Stroll through many of Downtown Naperville’s favorite stops while sampling 12 varieties of wine and small bites. Annual event again is sold out.
Century Walk Tours Every Day / Around the Clock – Daylight / The recently published 88-page Naperville Century Walk Public Art Guide to more than 50 locations featuring local stories with public art by renown artists is now available at the Naperville Art League Gallery, Naper Settlement, Hotel Indigo and the Naperville Municipal Center. Pick up a free copy today. Then take a self-guided tour.
Every Day… Dine Naperville!
Copies of the June issue of PN are available at more than 25 locations. Thanks to local businesses that provide space for PN racks! Note the schedule for the 2024 Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series, June 6 through August 15, is available on page 4 of the June publication and also at www.napervilleband.org.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
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Have a good weekend.
