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, football playoff season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.
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 an Irish Coffee or enjoy a cold pint in the warm, friendly pub EDAQ, Every Day at Quigley’s.
Discover choices to whet every appetite! / Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner / Featuring approximately 400 eateries, Naperville serves up tastes to please all ages and budgets in between shopping, bowling, pickleball, concerts and all the activities that keep families and friends busy. In fact, consider that folks can even dine out at a Naperville eatery every day of the year without eating at the same place twice! Bon Appetite!
Saturday
Dean’s Clothing Pre-Big Game Super Saturday Sale! / 9AM-5:30PM / Hot dog! The hot dog bar is back at 226 S. Main Street in downtown Naperville. Enjoy food, fun and libation all day when 20 percent off also will be offered on new spring and summer merchandise.
North Central College Department of Music Honors Recital / 3PM at Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / Tickets: $7 / The Honors Recital is an annual celebration of musical excellence, showcasing the most outstanding student performers from North Central College. Selected through a rigorous audition process evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges, these talented musicians represent the highest standard of artistry and dedication within the college’s music program. This year, the recital has expanded from its traditional focus on piano and voice to include students from all areas of study within the music department. Buy tickets at www.northcentralcollege.edu.
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 and Hotel Indigo. Pick up a free copy. Then take a self-guided free-winding tour throughout downtown any day— winter, spring, summer or fall!
Sunday
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. Gift Certificates are always available. Plan ahead for a quiet little table in the corner on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. RSVP to indulge in Mesón Sabika’s delicious 4-course San Valentino menu. Live Spanish guitar will be performed from 5-10PM.
Super Bowl LIX / 5:30PM / The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the Superdome in New Orleans. Watch on FOX 32.
Look ahead for additional events and so on…
The newsy print edition also features the Voters Guide to the Consolidated Election on April 1 (The Voters Guide also linked here if you’re looking for something educational to do online…), community columnists, can-do spirit as well as some silly Gender Chuckles. Keep up with many things to do. Thanks for reading!
Published monthly, the February issue now is available at a location near you this weekend! The February issue began distribution from its racks on Feb. 5, 2025. Meanwhile, stay dry, warm and hope sunshine arrives before the first day of spring.
One more thing about how Naperville loves its parades… The West Suburban Irish announced that it’s now taking registration for the Annual St. Patrick’s Parade set to step off at 10AM Sat., March 15, 2025, in downtown. Registration is now in progress.
Every day… Dine Naperville!
Did you know? Downtown Naperville features plenty of other things to do all month to have a hot time in the cold old town where winter sale signs are prominent in store windows in between restaurants. Kindly note ’tis always the season to use and/or purchase Downtown Naperville Gift Certificates. Take a stroll to discover all that’s new and coming soon. Note! Mayor Scott Wehrli announced recently that Barnes & Noble will return to downtown just steps from its former location. It’s expected to open by April 2025 at 9 W. Jackson Avenue.
Then… Visit local shopping destinations N.E.W.S. and in the central business district, aka “Downtown Naperville.”
Also if time permits while visiting downtown Naperville to shop and dine, the Riverwalk welcomes folks to the city’s natural treasure where can-do spirit is on display from the Jefferson Avenue Bridge to the Hillside Road Bridge, all along the path of serpentine-shaped bricks.
