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. While Bob grills, let Bill know that you know his wurst is the best, especially for weekend grilling this Oktoberfest season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.
Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon / 5-10PM at Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at the Halloween bash for adults (21+)! Howl along to live music, feast your fangs into delicious food and drinks at the Food Truck Graveyard and BOOze Bar, and experience one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed activities including a costume contest ($500 prize), spine-chilling art displays and photo experiences, axe-throwing, fire dance performances, and much more. Price is $20/per person. For tickets and more info, visit NaperSettlement.org/Howlin. Continues Saturday.
Congratulations to NCTV17! Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) has been named Illinois Parks’ Top Journalist for 2024 by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). NCTV17 was nominated by the Naperville Park District and will receive the award at the 2024 IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala today, Fri., Oct. 25, at the Wheeling Park District’s Chevy Chase Country Club.
Celebrating Arts DuPage Month / 7PM / A free event, open to the public, will be presented by Naperville Art League from 7-9PM Fri. Oct. 25, at the Naperville Art League Fine Art Center and Gallery, Fifth Avenue at Center Street. NAL celebrates Arts DuPage Month with a special reception as the grand re-opening of NAL’s Fine Art Center and Gallery by highlighting the League’s display wall renovation, partially funded by DuPage Foundation and the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of DuPage Foundation. NAL is located at 508 N. Center Street. The Gallery is open 10AM to 5PM Tuesday through Friday and 10AM to 4PM Saturday. For more information about NAL Membership, Rotating Displays, Competitions and more, call (630) 355-2530 or visit www.napervilleartleague.com/.
Saturday
‘National Day of the Deployed’ / Since 2012, every state in the U.S. has recognized October 26 as the National Day of the Deployed, a day dedicated to honoring individuals deployed in service to the U.S. military. The observance also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment. Thanks for taking a moment to appreciate all military families who currently serve to protect this nation. Let there be peace.
Naperville Farmers Market / 7AM to Noon / Fifth Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave. Open weekly through October.
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. (Note also, reservations for complimentary Thanksgiving to-go orders for turkey dinners with all the trimmings for families in need are now being accepted.)
Naperville Pumpkin Race / Noon to 3PM at Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk / Friends of all ages and abilities are invited to create their own Pumpkin Racer in the Annual Naperville Pumpkin Race hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Race in a unique side-by-side single-elimination race in a funky, hilarious, suspenseful, and dramatic display of American ingenuity. Excitement builds as Pumpkin Racers battle head-to-head for the coveted Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy. We also award other prizes for Best Decorations, and best costume. More info at turningpointeautismfoundation.org/pumpkin-race.
“Monster Mash Bash” at Naperville Plaza / 1PM / Casey’s Foods and Oswald’s Pharmacy are set to host a “Monster Mash Bash” from 1PM to 4PM Sat., Oct. 26, in Naperville Plaza, Washington at Gartner. Dress to trick or treat. Enjoy treats and other surprises. FREE! (Also, great locations to purchase Halloween greeting cards, party supplies and candy for trick or treaters on Halloween.)
Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon / 5-10PM at Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at the Halloween bash for adults (21+)! Howl along to live music, feast your fangs into delicious food and drinks at the Food Truck Graveyard and BOOze Bar, and experience one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed activities including a costume contest ($500 prize), spine-chilling art displays and photo experiences, axe-throwing, fire dance performances, and much more. Price is $20/per person. For tickets and more info, visit NaperSettlement.org/Howlin.
Sunday
Downtown Naperville Halloween Hop / 10AM to noon / Downtown Naperville / Calling all costumed characters, ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes. Come to Downtown Naperville on 10/27 to enjoy a great morning filled with fun and surprises (both candy and non-candy goodies)! More info at downtownnaperville.com. Over 60 downtown businesses will be open early and will be handing out Halloween surprises! The Naperville Trolley will also be downtown for FREE Trick or Treat Trolley Rides too! (TROLLEY pick up and drop off stops will be 1) at Hotel Indigo on Water Street and 2) at the corner of Webster and Van Buren, by the Main Street Promenade. 2 TROLLEYS will be continually circling for constant fun).
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. NOTE! This month, the community is invited to participate in a brief survey hosted by the City to help determine the future of public art in Naperville. Whatever your interest, all feedback is valued and appreciated to help determine public art preferences, desired locations and types of art, all of which come with a cost. The survey will close at 4PM on Thurs., Oct. 31. To access the survey, visit bit.ly/naperville-art-survey. Thank you.
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. (Alert! WSI Quiz Night again is set for 7PM Tues., Nov 12. Compete in teams of up to eight individuals for fun and silly prizes! Also, save the date and BYO camera for Santa’s return to visit with families from 11AM to 2PM Sun., Dec. 1.)
Halloween Happening / Riverwalk Grand Pavilion / 1PM / The Naperville Park District again will host its Halloween Happening at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Presented by Woody Buick/GMC, kids 10 and under are welcome to meet skeletons and to participate in Halloween-themed games and activities while collecting goodies, treats or prizes. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Halloween Happening is scheduled from 1PM to 4PM on Sun., Oct. 27, west of the Jaycees Playground in the area near the Grand Pavilion. FREE!
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Did you know? Downtown Naperville features plenty of other things to do all month. 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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