Friday
U.S. Post Offices Open with Mail Delivery as Usual / Today, April 18, is Good Friday, which means some businesses and services will be closed. Yet Good Friday is not a federal holiday. Good Friday is a holy day for Christians marking Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. It falls during what’s known as the Holy Week, which concludes with Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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. Brats are back. Stop by and find out what Bill’s been up to! www.kregersbrats.com.
UPDATE / Judd Kendall VFW Friday Night Fish Fry / 4:30PM to 7:30PM at Judd Kendall VFW – 908 Jackson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 / The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 will host its Friday Night Fish Fry beginning at 4:30PM Friday evenings through April 18, 2025. In other words, this week is it for 2025 as Draft Picks in Naperville again catered the menu and patrons enjoyed tasty treats offered in the bake sale. Watch for return of the Fish Fry same time next year beginning seven Fridays before Easter.
Register now and by May 1 to participate in Naperville Memorial Day Parade on May 26 / Registration now is in progress until May 1, 2025, for Veterans, Veterans organizations, scouts, marching bands and vintage vehicle owners to sign up to participate in the annual Naperville Memorial Day Parade that steps off at 10:30AM Mon., May 26, in downtown Naperville. Find registration details at www.napervillememorialdayparade.org. Or simply mark your calendar to watch the red, white and blue tribute in the heart of town with gratitude to all who sacrificed while serving this nation.
Saturday
Serendipity Resale Shop Benefits Little Friends, Inc. / 10AM-5PM / Volunteers give time to benefit Little Friends, recognized as a leading service provider for children, adults and families challenged by autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The retail resale shop accepts donations of clean, quality clothing (especially winter wear), household items, bedding and jewelry when the shop is open 10AM to 5PM Monday thru Saturday. Donors and shoppers will find convenient storefront parking at Serendipity Resale Shop, located at 461 S. Route 59 in Aurora.
Naperville Jaycees: The Great Egg Hunt 2025 / 9AM Sharp at Frontier Park Sports Complex – 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. Naperville, IL 60564 / 14,000 eggs are “hidden” among the 4 ball fields at Frontier Park Sports Complex (3380 Cedar Glade Dr), divided by age groups. The age groups are: 0-2yrs, 3-4yrs, 5-6yrs, 7-8yrs. At 9AM, the horn sounds, and hundreds of kids scramble across the outfields to get the eggs. Only children under age 2 yrs can have help from a parent. Special prizes are available, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny. This is a FREE Community Event organized by the Naperville Jaycees, however, donations are suggested. No reservations required. Event parking is limited. Please try to arrive THIRTY MINUTES EARLY. Parking is limited and we wouldn’t want your child to miss the Egg Hunting Festivities. The Jaycees will be accepting non-perishable food items and shelf-stable microwavable meals to benefit DuPage Pads at the event; no glass containers. naperjaycees.org/event-6087051.
2025 Junior Golfapalooza at Springbrook / 10:30AM to 1:30PM / $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents. Junior Golfapalooza is for ages 5 to 17. Must be accompanied by adult or guardian at all times. BYO golf clubs, if possible. Limited clubs available. napervilleparks.org/golfapalooza?
Test Drive for Autism Awareness / Turning Pointe is partnering with local car dealerships including Naperville Toyota, Naperville Chevrolet, Lexus of Naperville, and Woodfield Lexus, as part of the “Test Drives for Autism Awareness” campaign. For every test drive taken at participating dealerships this month, $20 will be donated to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, supporting their vital programs and services for individuals with Autism. Test Drive on all weekdays and Saturdays, too. Remember that car dealerships are closed on Sundays.
Enjoy Every Day at Quigley’s Irish Pub / 11AM – 2AM / 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.
Spring Tea Service in Zorba Lounge at Hotel Arista / 11AM / Spring Tea Service offers an elegant afternoon of rare teas, seasonal gourmet treats, and live music—set against the charming backdrop of spring in bloom. Happening only on four Saturdays, from April 19 to May 10. Four times for reservations. This limited-time experience is available at $65 per adult (includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine) and $35 per child | ages 12 and under. Click here for reservations. Hotel Arista is located at 2155 CityGate Lane.
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 in its second printing. Soon free copies again will be available at the Naperville Art League Gallery, Naper Settlement and Hotel Indigo. Pick up a colorful copy. Keep it handy in a drawer. Then from time to time, take a self-guided free-winding tour throughout downtown any day— winter, spring, summer or fall!
Sunday
Free Easter Egg Hunt / 11AM at St. Timothy Lutheran Church – 1313 N. Mill Street
Naperville, IL 60563 / Free Easter Egg Hunt, outside, on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 11AM. Bring your Easter Basket, your family, friends and join in on the Fun. All are Welcome! St. Timothy Lutheran is located at 1313 N. Mill Street in Naperville. (Across from Mill Street Elementary School). sttimothylutheran.com/lent-easter.
Reserve a Table at Mesón Sabika for Easter / 11:30AM to 9PM / 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. Reservations are now being accepted for Easter Sunday, April 20. Weather permitting, the Easter event includes the always- popular egg hunt.
Discover choices to whet every appetite every day! / 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 Appetit!
Keep in mind that sidewalks and the Naperville Riverwalk are for pedestrians. Throughout the USA and Canada, folks know Walk Your Wheels!
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 old town as it warms up for springtime. Kindly note ’tis always the season to use and/or purchase Downtown Naperville Gift Cards. Take a stroll to discover all that’s new and coming soon to whet every appetite.
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. Note restoration projects are now in progress that might require a slight detour near the Grand Pavilion and the Eagle Street Bridge.
Know the difference between a labyrinth and a maze…
Then… Visit local shopping destinations N.E.W.S. and all along Ogden Avenue as it winds through town, showcasing car dealerships and other service centers, here and there.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
“Peace begins with a smile… Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” —Mother Theresa
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