It’s another clearly overcast day in Naperville, Illinois. Now that most of the leaves are down and being removed via curbside collection throughout the City, walkers have been stopping to take photos of this brilliant red maple between two garages. Do you recall witty Q&A wisdom reflected in the Between Two Ferns “talk show” videos? Are you prepared to be bold?
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.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services 40th Anniversary Open House / 2PM / Join Loaves & Fishes for its Anniversary Open House from 2 to 4PM on Fri., Nov. 15, at the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy, Food Market & Resource Center, 1871 High Grove Lane, as the nonprofit services celebrate the tremendous support of the Naperville community for the past 40 years. Thanks to all!
Registration Now in Progress for Annual YMCA Mayor’s Interfaith Community Breakfast on December 6 / Register now to join Y leaders, friends and neighbors for the annual Naperville Mayor’s Interfaith Community Breakfast from 7AM to 9:30AM on Fri., Dec. 6, at the Fry Family YMCA, hosted in partnership with the City of Naperville. Cost is $35 per person. Find more details here: 2024 Naperville Mayor’s Interfaith Community Breakfast at the Fry Family YMCA.
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.)
Music: North Central College Department of Music presents Explore the Sound / 7PM / This well-orchestrated production includes Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, and guest instrumentalists on stage at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $7; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Costume Party with Heroes to benefit Toys for Tots DuPage / 7PM / $15 for Adults and $10 for kids / Dinner included and catered by Mission BBQ / Be entertained from 7 to 10PM by family-friendly games, raffles, silent Auction, prizes for Best Costume and Karaoke. Hosted by American Legion Post 43, the event will be held at the Judd Kendall VFW Post, 908 W. Jackson Avenue. Need more info? Contact rios.nadia@gmail.com.
Metea Valley High School Theater stages ‘Puffs’ / 7PM / The parody of wizards and Harry Potter also will be staged at 2PM and 7PM Saturday. / Metea Valley High School is located at 1801 N. Eola Road in School District 204. Tickets are $10 and $5 for senior adults and students / Tickets and more info are available at www.meteavalleytheater.org.
Saturday
North Central College Cardinals vs. Illinois Wesleyan University Titans / 1PM / The Cardinals have been ranked No. 1 in the last 31 straight AFCA regular-season polls and 40 of the last 43 D3football.com regular-season polls. North Central travels to Bloomington, Illinois, to compete with Illinois Wesleyan University (5-4, 5-3 CCIW) Saturday at Tucci Stadium.
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.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra at Wentz Concert Hall / 7:30PM / The DSO’s second season concert features a panoply of works for a program titled “Scandinavian Showcase.” The Wentz is located 171 E. Chicago Ave. just steps from many restaurants in downtown Naperville. Tickets range from $10 to $43. Call for tickets at (630) 637-7469. Think dinner and the show!
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.
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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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.
Last weekend, the Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise and high school Interact Clubs volunteered to turn Water Street into a spectacular holiday display of lights, music and magic beginning at Main Street and running toward Jaycees Park along the Riverwalk. When complete, NaperLights will accent all the tiny bright white lights throughout downtown Naperville all during the holiday season.
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. Local Special Olympians will serve as Grand Marshals for the annual Parade of Lights set to begin at 7PM Fri., Nov. 29. Everybody’s welcome to come early to discover all the sights as well as places to shop and enjoy dinner. Happy holidays!
Every day… Visit Naperville!
One more thing… From now through mid-December, look for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots logo marking the collection sites throughout the community where new UNWRAPPED toys can be donated to serve requests of less fortunate young boys and girls. Need a local toy store? Find Treasures at 121 S. Washington Street and Anderson’s Toyshop at 111 W. Jefferson Avenue, both in downtown Naperville. For more info, visit dupage-il.toysfortots.org.
