Remember! Some street closures to downtown Naperville during annual Last Fling and Jaycees Labor Day Parade will be in place Friday through Monday. According to the City, street closures have been added to Google maps and Waze in an effort to help drivers navigate better.
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.
Naperville Trolley Tours – Special Date / 1-hour Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville Learn about the past, while seeing the present! A “must do” for locals and visitors alike, and includes FUN stories! 11AM to noon – $25, all ages. 20-minute Children’s Trolley Ride For those that just want a ride around town on the Trolley and to ring the Trolley bell at the end of the ride! 10:30AM to 10:50AM – $9, all ages. Book Tours at napervilletrolley.com/book-public-tours.
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling / 5PM to 10PM in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. lastfling.org.
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. 30. Last day is Labor Day.
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling / 10AM to 10PM in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. lastfling.org.
Sunday
ASHLEY WHIPPET WORLD FINALS & LAST CHANCE / 9AM / Celebrating 50 years of disc dog competion, teams will be competing from 9AM until approximately 3PM. Spectators are warmly encouraged to attend! Food tent on-site with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Dyslexia Center. Competition is at Nike Park, Mill Street at Diehl Road. FREE Admission.
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.
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling / 10AM to 10PM in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. lastfling.org.
Monday
Last Fling Labor Day Parade / 10AM in Downtown Naperville / The Last Fling Labor Day Parade starts its meandering journey through downtown Naperville at 10AM on Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024, on the final day of the four-day family festival that begins at 5PM Fri., Aug. 30. For further information, to view a map of the 2024 parade route, review our event map or program, visit lastfling.org.
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.
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling / Noon to 8PM in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. lastfling.org.
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