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.
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 for lunch, dinner and beverages, weather permitting. (Note! Meet two lovable Goldens during Scout’s Birthday Celebration on Quigley’s patio Sunday morning at 10, rain or shine! Cupcakes for dog owners. Doggie cake for party animals on leashes.)
Judd-A-Thon T-shirt & Packet Pick Up / 5-8PM / Make it a lucky Friday-the-13th! Pick up Pre-Race T-Shirt and Packet at 908 Jackson Avenue for Sunday’s fun run. (See Sunday for details.) Avoid chaos on Sun., Sept. 15, and get checked in early.
LIV Golf at Bolingbrook Golf Club / 10AM / September 13-15 / By hosting golf events across the world, the LIV Golf League is bringing the game in a new format to new places. Bolingbrook Golf Club is located at 2001 Rodéo Drive in Bolingbrook. LIV golfers play today, Saturday and Sunday. Fore!
Saturday
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly now through the summer season.
Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival / 6 to 9PM at Central Park – 104 East Benton Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540 / The 4th Annual Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Hispanic community in Naperville, Illinois. This annual event brings people together to experience traditional dances, music, authentic cuisine and engaging activities, including honoring First Responders this year. The festival fosters community unity and promotes cultural understanding while honoring the pride, resilience and achievements of the Hispanic community. Celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture in Naperville. Market Place opens at 5PM. Admission is free.
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.
Sunday
Rumba Sunday Brunch at AltaVida / 10AM to 3PM / Housed in a 10,000 square-foot, multilevel complex at 16 W. Jefferson Ave., AltaVida features three distinctive floors, unveiling the sights, sounds, and tastes of sensational cultural expression with inspired music, food and drink of Barcelona, Havana, Old San Juan, Guadalajara, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. AltaVida is open daily.
11th Annual Judd-A-Thon / 10.01AM at Naperville VFW – 908 Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / The Judd-A-Thon .1K will take place again near the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, again to benefit the VFW National Home. The short event will go a long way to help veteran and military families when doors open at 8AM for T-Shirt Pick Late registration, t-shirt pick up, etc. / 8-9AM: Raffles, tickets, etc. / 9:45AM: Pre race warm up and ceremony to prepare for the grueling 0.1K endurance race that has become a hallmark of the fitness community in Naperville, complete with race bibs, t-shirts and goodie bags. Costumed runners and walkers are encouraged to add local color to the Judd-A-Thon. For details and registration ($20 in advance/$25 day of race), visit www.napervfw3873.org, (Click on Judd-A-Thon) or pick one up an entry form in the Canteen at the VFW Post, 908 W. Jackson Ave.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Naperville / 8:30AM Check in at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium – 455 South Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540 / 9:30AM Ceremony begins, walk follows. / This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Register at act.alz.org.
KICK CANCER IN THE CAN via semi-annual head-shaving event / 2-4PM / The CAN – Cantina Bar, 634 E. Ogden Avenue / Paul Felstrup has another head full that welcomes snips and clips half way to St. Patrick’s Day, all to help raise funds for childhood cancer research, mindful that it takes lots of awareness to help end childhood cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. All donations will give kids and their families hope, supporting the best research across the country, through the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. UPDATE! Here’s a link to Jim Hoch’s photos from 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 free-winding tour throughout downtown.
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Did you know? Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House is celebrating 20 years in downtown Naperville now through September 30 with specials every day.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
Reminder! KidsMatter Volunteer Fair is Tues., Sept. 17 / KidsMatter will host its 21st annual Volunteer Fair from 5 to 7PM Tues., Sept. 17, in the Multipurpose Rooms at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. The event will showcase more than 25 opportunities for youth, families and residents to help out in this community.
Remember Constitution Day also is Sept. 17!
