
Friday
Centennial Beach / Season for building sandcastles, swimming, volleyball, adult floats (9AM Saturday and Sunday), relaxing under the trees and fond memories is beginning to end. 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. (Note! Be aware that hours for Centennial Beach will be changing with the advent of schools beginning again. Centennial Beach will be closed Aug. 15 and Aug. 26-30. Hours will be 4-7PM on Aug. 16, Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.)
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.
Naper Nights / 5-10PM / Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Get ready for a summertime tradition that features cold drinks, great food, and fabulous music! Naper Nights celebrate historic musical milestones with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and experience the best tribute bands performing your favorite music from the 1960s to today. August 16 Lineup: – Samantha Fish: 8-10PM – Americana Rock (Old Shoe): 6-7:30PM. www.napersettlement.org/236/Naper-Nights-Concerts.

Saturday
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly now through the summer season.

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 renowned 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.

Amazing Grace Human Trafficking Awareness Event & Walk / 10AM to Noon / The event will be held at the Free Speech Pavilion along the Riverwalk, Jackson Avenue at Webster Street. Educational materials and books will be available, followed by a walk at 10:30AM beginning at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Webster Street. Participation is FREE. T-shirts will be available for $20 each. For more info, visit “Good News for a Change” at www.moodyradio.org.

Veteran-Owned Business Fair / Noon to 4PM / Judd Kendall VFW and Veteran Business Connection and other Veteran groups will host the fair open to the the public, featuring more than 40 Veteran-owned businesses and Veteran resources. All are welcome to attend event held upstairs at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave. To register participation or for more information, contact Staci Bower at Staci@motiv8bnu.com or Jennifer Slown at jenniferslown@KW.com.
Naper Nights / 5-10PM / Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Get ready for a summertime tradition that features cold drinks, great food, and fabulous music! Naper Nights celebrate historic musical milestones with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and experience the best tribute bands performing your favorite music from the 1960s to today. August 17 Lineup: – Taylor Swift Tribute (Sparks Fly): 8-10PM – Pop Hits Party (One Night Band): 6-7:30PM. www.napersettlement.org/236/Naper-Nights-Concerts.
Sunday (And Every Day)

Go Fish! / From dawn to dusk, Naperville offers many ponds and shorelines for catch-and- release fishing. Discover why many individuals agree: “Fishing is a passion that can never be fully explained.” PN photos of fish, all sizes!
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 every day. 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.
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. The pub also offers a variety of spaces for all types of special events and fundraisers. Meanwhile, stop by for honest pub fare and a cold pint in the cool pub EDAQ, Every Day at Quigley’s. Patio is open, weather permitting.
Every Day… Dine Naperville!

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Season Finale! Naperville Municipal Band performs at 7:30PM Thurs., August 15
Note the schedule for the 2024 Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series at 7:30PM Thursdays in Central Park comes to an end August 15 with “School Days.”
Come early to downtown Naperville for dinner before the show. Or plan a family picnic with friends and neighbors. Order take-out from a downtown eatery. Concerts run between 60 and 90 minutes. Park benches await. Or BYO collapsible chair or blanket. Be part of the large audience! Enjoy the musical tradition that dates back to 1859.
For info, about the indoor season, visit www.napervilleband.org. All NMB concerts are free of charge.
One more note… Next Thursday, Aug. 22, the Naperville Men’s Glee Club & the Stiletto Quartet will perform an evening of “pops” featuring selections from Broadway to the opera & even a few surprises on stage in Central Park. The outdoor concert will begin at 7:30PM. It’s also free of charge.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
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