Friday
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! / 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!
A Night at the Movies ELEMENTAL / 8PM / Naperville Park District hosts outdoor family-friendly movie and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend. Bring your own folding chairs or a blanket. 95th St. Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville,, IL 60564
Saturday
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly now through the summer season.
Centennial Beach / 11AM / 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. Centennial Beach will be closed Aug. 26-30. Last day is Labor Day.
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 / 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.
Sunday
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.
Every Day… Dine Naperville!
Copies of the August issue of PN are available at more than 25 locations. Thanks to local businesses that provide space for PN racks. Your PN editors, designers and techies keep busy as bees with high hopes of replenishing distribution racks as they empty. Look for the September issue Wed., Aug. 28, 2024. Again, thanks for reading and for catching someone reading PN, too!
One more note about Central Park… 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. Thanks for all the 2024 memories!
Every day… Visit Naperville!
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