Things to do around Naperville this weekend: September 20-22

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 Irish Fest / 3-10PM / Central Park – 104 E. Benton St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Now in its 4th year, Naperville Irish Fest promises a dynamic celebration of Irish culture on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2024, at Naperville Central Park in downtown Naperville. The festival features an exciting lineup of Irish music and dance, creating a lively atmosphere for attendees of all ages. Visitors can explore the website for details on the music and dance lineup and to conveniently purchase tickets for an unforgettable weekend of Irish festivities. One Person – $15, Two people $25, Children 12 and under are free. Tickets and info at www.wsirish.org.

Night to End Hunger / 6:30PM / For 40 years, Loaves & Fishes has been a beacon of hope in the Naperville community, providing nourishment and assistance to those in need. To commemorate this milestone, the community has been invited to an event of gratitude and celebration in support of the families served by Loaves & Fishes. The event will be held at the Medina Country Club. SOLD OUT! Yet, the auction is open to everyone. Click here to see many fine wines, beverage packages, restaurants, sports memorabilia and more are among auction items, sure to please many appetites.

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.

Saturday

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

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair / 10AM to 5PM / Over 100 top artists from around the country will have booths at the award-winning outdoor Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, Saturday – Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2024 along Jackson Ave., and the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. The event is planned and hosted by the Naperville Art League and will be held 10 AM to 5PM each day. Admission is Free. To add to the festivities, the Art League has partnered with other area cultural organizations to provide live music, plein-air art painting demos, and children’s activities. Food will be available on-site. www.napervilleartleague.com.

Kick-Off Ceremony for Rich Lo’s Mural at DuPage Children’s Museum / 10AM / “Chinese Kite Festival” is a public art project commissioned by the Naperville Special Events and Community Arts Commission (SECA) that will be hosted on a wall at the DuPage Children’s Museum at 301 North Washington Street. The public is invited to witness Naperville resident Rich Lo’s first brush strokes at a public ceremony organized by CAWA, DCM and SECA to celebrate this historic collaboration.

Naperville Irish Fest has plenty of pleasures for kids, too! (PN Photo)

Naperville Irish Fest / Noon-10PM / Central Park – 104 E. Benton St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Now in its 4th year, Naperville Irish Fest promises a dynamic celebration of Irish culture on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2024, at Naperville Central Park in downtown Naperville. The festival features an exciting lineup of Irish music and dance, creating a lively atmosphere for attendees of all ages. Visitors can explore the website for details on the music and dance lineup and to conveniently purchase tickets for an unforgettable weekend of Irish festivities. One Person – $15, Two people $25, Children 12 and under are free. Tickets and info at www.wsirish.org.

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. This Friday and Saturday, some special attractions for Irish Fest special will be held at Quigley’s, located a short distance just south of Central Park.

HBOs Funny Lady Sonya D. Celebrates 28 Years of Laughter / 7:30PM / Enjoy two hours of laughs at Center Stage Theater located at 1665 Quincy Avenue in Naperville. / Tickets: $50.

Sunday

Naperville Art League volunteers are hosting the NAL Info Booth located along Jackson Avenue at Webster Street. (TODAY!)

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.

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.

5th Annual Long Table Dinner on Water Street / 5PM / The award-winning chefs of Water Street in Downtown Naperville again present the Long Table Dinner on Water Street, a 6-course dinner outdoors under the stars on Sunday evening from 5-9PM. Guests are to dress in all white. Music by Pete Ellman Jazz Band. Event will benefit West Suburban Community Pantry. RSVP TKTS: $195.