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 Oktoberfest season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.
Family Story Time with Naperville Police / 10:30 to 11:15AM at 95th Street Library – 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564 / Bring your little one to learn about safety, sit in a squad car, and meet a real-life Naperville Police Officer. This is the final of three story times featuring a Naperville Police Officer that will be held this fall!
KidsMatter Empower Gala at The Matrix Club / 6PM / Cocktail Reception will be followed at 7PM by Dinner, Program, Live Auction, Music, Dancing. Bid for Silent Auction Packages. Celebrate another year of building resilient kids who say “No” to destructive choices and “Yes” to their endless possibilities! This year’s “Field of Dreams” themed event represents a commitment to encouraging youth to pursue their dreams with confidence and resilience. The gala also will recognize the community spirit of Tom Miers with a special tribute. For last-minute limited ticket availability, visit e.givesmart.com/events/CUq/. Last call to RSVP is 4PM Thursday.
Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve / 6:30 to 10PM at Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during this annual fall festival for families with children 16 and under. Come as you are or wear a costume (no masks or weapons) and overcome your fears with a line-up of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art, performances, and more. This year’s All Hallows Eve experience promises to be our most spine-chilling yet with a line-up of all new experiences including: Dress for the Dead Costume Contest; Escape from the Unknown Haunted Experience ($5 add-on ticket); Día De Los Muertos Experience; Alice’s Un-Birthday Party; Gargoyle Graveyard AND MORE! Price: $20/Per Person. Recommended for families with children 16 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit NaperSettlement.org/AllHallowsEve.
Saturday
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly through October.
Barbie Dreamhouse Living Tour / 10AM to 7PM at Main Street Promenade – 50 South Main Street, Naperville, IL / Barbie is living the dream and cruising to a city near you. Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour. Come out to Main Street Promenade in Downtown Naperville on Van Buren Avenue near Lululemon from 10AM-7PM.

Trick or Treat at Safety Town / 10AM to 2PM / Hosted by the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club, the family-friendly event welcomes Halloweeners in costume to Safety Town, located at 1320 Aurora Avenue. Find parking across River Road in the church lot. Again, sponsoring local businesses will be handing out candy, coupons, stickers and other treats geared for children ages 3 to 12. The cost is $15 per family. Much-appreciated nonperishable food items for Loaves & Fishes Community Services also will be collected.
American Legion Post 43 Social and Dinner / 6PM / Held monthly September through April in Kendall Hall at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., members of the community are welcome to reserve a seat by Oct. 16, 2024, the Wednesday prior to the social. RSVP to Kristen Jungles at kristenjungles@kw.com. Cost of Dinner is $15 for adults; $7 for ages 7-14; free for ages 6 -0. Cash bar. Public welcome. Note! Live entertainment begins at 6PM with the Naperville Municipal Band German Ensemble, followed by a “Sinatra-style” singer.
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.
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. (WSI Quiz Night again is set for 7PM Tues., Nov 5. Compete in teams of up to eight individuals for fun & silly prizes!)
Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve / 6:30 to 10PM at Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during this annual fall festival for families with children 16 and under. Come as you are or wear a costume (no masks or weapons) and overcome your fears with a line-up of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art, performances, and more. This year’s All Hallows Eve experience promises to be our most spine-chilling yet with a line-up of all new experiences including: Dress for the Dead Costume Contest; Escape from the Unknown Haunted Experience ($5 add-on ticket); Día De Los Muertos Experience; Alice’s Un-Birthday Party; Gargoyle Graveyard AND MORE! Price: $20/Per Person. Recommended for families with children 16 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit NaperSettlement.org/AllHallowsEve.
Sunday
Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K / 7AM throughout Naperville / The Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K draws participants to Naperville’s lively downtown, historic sights and neighborhoods. Runners will delight in the kinetic atmosphere and well-managed course, made possible by extensive volunteer and spectator support. www.runnaperville.com. Note! Expect some delays when headed toward downtown Naperville this Sunday morning.
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.
Reserve a Table at Mesón Sabika / 11:30AM to 9PM – Almost Any Day / 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.
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Did you know? Downtown Naperville features plenty of other things to do all month, too, wrapping up with its annual family-friendly Halloween Hop, 10AM to Noon, Sun., Oct. 27. Take a stroll to discover all that’s new and coming soon while the final touches to the new streetscape take shape.
Of course, it’s never too early to mark your calendar for the downtown Naperville parade with all the bright ideas about the community when Santa comes to town. The annual Parade of Lights is set to begin at 7PM Fri., Nov. 29.

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