Friday
Aluminum Can Recycling / 7AM to 10PM at Knights of Columbus Hall – 615 East Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL 60563 / Drop off your aluminum cans to raise funds for charitable organizations supported by the Knights of Columbus.
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.
Early Voting Continues thru Election Day / Early voting for both DuPage and Will counties is now available through Nov. 4 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Enter through the main lobby and head downstairs for DuPage County voting. Head toward the City Clerk’s area on the main level for Will County. (Note: Lower level doors are not accessible for entry. Enter only from the front entrance by the fountain.) For all hours and other locations to vote, visit www.naperville.il.us/government/voting-and-voter-registration/. REMEMBER! Polls are open from 6AM to 7PM on General Election Day, Tues., Nov. 5.
Saturday
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.
Naperville Municipal Band Fall Concert / 3PM / Naperville Municipal Band will perform “Our Country” beginning at 3PM Sat., Nov. 2, on stage at the Wentz Concert Hall in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center, Chicago Avenue at Ellsworth, just steps from downtown Naperville. All four indoor seasonal concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Consider dinner after the show!
Naperville Marines host annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball / 5PM / The Naperville Marines again will celebrate from 5PM to 11:30PM Sat., Nov. 2, at the Marriott in Naperville. This ball typically is sold out more than a week in advance. The Marriott in Naperville is located at 1801 N. Naper Blvd.
Naperville Annual Diwali Party / 7 to 11PM at Absolute BBQ – Restaurant 5019 Ace Lane, Unit 103 Naperville, IL 60564 / Celebrate the Festival of Lights surrounded by friends and family in a vibrant atmosphere that promises endless fun. The Naperville Annual Diwali Party features a DJ, live singing, karaoke, a dance floor, music, and a lavish buffet. More info at www.holymission.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. (Alert! WSI Quiz Night again is set for 7PM Tues., Nov 19. 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.)
Sunday
Time to Turn the Clocks Back / 2AM / Before retiring for the night, be sure clocks reflect the time change an hour earlier. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2AM on the first Sunday in November. Shorter daylight hours have been noticeable in recent weeks, providing vibrant sunsets and more opportunities for stargazing before bedtime.
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.
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Every day… Dine Naperville!
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.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
