Hit the trails / Bluebells are bloomin’ in Knoch Knolls
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. Brats are back. Stop by and find out what Bill’s been up to! www.kregersbrats.com.
Brightside Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ / 7:30PM at Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Street , Naperville, IL 60540 / $35-40 / Join Brightside Theatre on a magical journey where love potions, mischievous fairies, and star-crossed lovers collide in a whirlwind of hilarity and romance in William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. From the antics of four young lovers, to Bottom and his bumbling actors, to the ethereal beauty of Titania and Oberon’s fairy kingdom, and a mischievous sprite name Puck, let your imagination run wild. So, join them for a night of laughter, love, and magic as journey into the heart of Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy. Tickets at brightsidetheatre.com/dream. Additional performances at 7:30PM Saturday and 2PM Sunday thru May 11.
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. NOTE! A great weekend of live entertainment kicks off Thursday at 7:30PM with Thirsty Boots Band. Friday at 9PM The Chancers take the stage and Saturday at 9PM when Velvet Rose Band Chicago returns.
It’s Arbor Day 2025! Enjoy the great outdoors!
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 most of the time), 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.
Dean’s Clothing hosts 34 Heritage Trunk Show in downtown Naperville / 11AM / 34 Heritage fit expert Rob Phillips will be at Dean’s to help men upgrade their style from 11AM to 4PM today, Sat., April 26. Find Dean’s Clothing for men and women at 226 S. Main St. Need more info? Call (630) 355.3007. Store Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9-6; Thurs. 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30; Sun. 11-4.
Naperville Chorus presents ‘Ein Deutsches Requiem’ / 3PM / Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / $25-30 / Join the Naperville Chorus for an evening to remember as they perform “Ein deutsches Requiem” by Johannes Brahms. This German Requiem, composed shorting after the death of Brahms’ mother, contrasts with earlier requiems by focusing on the living, with a theme of the transition from anxiety to comfort. It is an uplifting exploration of spirituality and is one of the greatest choral masterpieces of all time. Tickets at www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Annual American Legion Past Commanders Dinner / 5:30PM / The Annual Past Commanders Dinner when the 2025 Citizen of the Year will be honored is set to begin with a social hour at 5:30PM Sat., April 26. Dinner buffet will be served at 6:30PM. American Legion Dinners are held monthly, September through April, and reservations are accepted until the Wednesday prior to the dinner. Dinners are catered and held in Kendall Hall, located at 908 W. Jackson Avenue.
Sunday
Reserve a Table at Mesón Sabika for any day / 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. Remember Mother’s Day is May 11!
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!
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!
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.
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 every month. Kindly note ’tis always the season to use and/or purchase Downtown Naperville Gift Cards for many things happening as the school year ends with graduations and commencement. Take a stroll to discover all that’s new and coming soon to whet every appetite for shopping and dining.
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
Note also that this post may be updated throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading.
