Friday
Downtown Naperville Summer Sidewalk Sales – DAY 2 / Downtown Naperville Shops / The Summer Sidewalk Sales are back in Downtown Naperville – happening Thursday through Sunday, July 10–13. Enjoy the best deals of the year, sweet treats on every corner, and that vibrant downtown energy you love. More info at downtownnaperville.com.
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.
Washington Street Bridge – Grand Reopening Celebration! / 11AM in Downtown Naperville – Washington Street Bridge, 419 S. Washington Street (southwest side of Bridge, in front of JC Licht where the paint store is celebrating 50 years). / After years of anticipation and 2.5-plus years of new construction, it’s time to officially welcome back one of our most beloved connections in Downtown Naperville… the Washington Street bridge is BACK and better than ever.
Update / Posted above are a few photos from the Grand Reopening Celebration of the Washington Street Bridge that also included recognizing the 50th anniversary of JC Licht and the 30th anniversary of Naperville Trolley & Tours. Music by Chicago’s Wackiest Marching Band added to the festivities that featured a ribbon-cutting, a trolley ride over the all-new bridge and a warm welcome for everybody to visit downtown Naperville.
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, including a dog patio for well-behaved dogs on a leash. Meanwhile, stop by for honest pub fare and an Irish Coffee or enjoy a cold pint in the friendly pub EDAQ, Every Day at Quigley’s.
Centennial Beach ‘Closed’ Notice / Centennial Beach will be closed on Fri., July 11, and will remain closed Sat., July 12. Naperville Park District anticipates reopening the facility Sun., July 13. Its normal schedule can be found at centennialbeach.org.
Events this past week again have been reminders to never miss a chance to let the individuals you love know you love them. Faith, family and togetherness matter.
Saturday
Naperville Farmer’s Market / 7AM to noon at Fifth Avenue Station – 200 E. 5th Ave. Naperville, IL 60563 / Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family. The Market runs every Saturday through October.
Naperville Riverwalk Pickers / 9:30AM / The Naperville Riverwalk Pickers will strum their hum-along music, sometimes with accompaniment of a harmonica, from 9:30AM to 11AM Saturdays, weather permitting, in the Free Speech Pavilion located near the Civic Plaza with the Dandelion Fountain, Jackson at Webster streets in downtown Naperville. All pickers are welcome to join the group and make music! Listening is free!
Downtown Naperville Summer Sidewalk Sales – DAY 3 / Downtown Naperville Shops / The Summer Sidewalk Sales are back in Downtown Naperville – happening now through Sunday, July 13. Enjoy the best deals of the year, sweet treats on every corner, and that vibrant downtown energy you love. More info at downtownnaperville.com.
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. Walk this way… patio days have arrived!
Rockin’ For Our Vets With Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band / 2PM to 10PM at Cantigny – 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States, Illinois 60189 / Gates open at 2PM; Opening Act: Stolen Silver at 6PM; Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band at 7PM / Parking is included with $50 ticket (Off-site at DuPage Complex & County Fairgrounds, with shuttles provided). Enjoy a rare, public Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band Concert supporting local Veterans and their families. Tickets at www.wsfdv.org.
Sunday
Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk / Walk Village opens at 8:30AM with 10AM Walk Start / Riverwalk Grand Pavilion – 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court Naperville, IL 60540 / Be Part of the Community United in the Vision to Transform Pancreatic Cancer into a Curable Disease. Participants will have the option of a 1.5 mile walk or 5K Walk. Register at hope.lustgarten.org.
Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair / 10AM – 5PM / Water Street – 120 Water Street, Naperville, IL 60540 / The Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, a juried art exhibition and sale, will return for a second year on Sunday, July 13 from 10AM until 5PM along Water and Webster Streets in Downtown Naperville, adjacent to the renowned Naperville Riverwalk, Naper Settlement and Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk. The show will include a gathering of regional artists exhibiting fine art and fine crafts including painting, graphics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, glass and wood.
Naperville’s Centennial Beach Reopens / 9AM Weekend Adult Float, 11AM Member Hours / Centennial Beach (500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville) will reopen to patrons on Sunday, July 13, operating with its normal Sunday/weekend schedule that can be found at centennialbeach.org.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors! / Mornings & Evenings / Encourage kids to buddy up and enjoy carefree days discovering many varieties of wildflowers or angling for bass, bluegills, carp and catfish in local ponds, Whalon Lake and the DuPage River. Reports this week are that big bass are biting for catch and release at May Watts Pond. Looking for worms for bait? Try Walmart. Click here for a few big fish memories with photos of fishing and a listing of ponds in Naperville. Stay hydrated!
Summer Painted Sculptures – DUCKS! / Splash into Summer in Downtown Naperville! The annual popular tradition is back for Summer, 2025. Come find and enjoy the artistry of 18 Painted Duck Sculptures that are on display all summer long in Downtown Naperville. downtownnaperville.com. What’s more there’s a scavenger hunt featuring theme- decorated jumbo rubber ducks hidden inside many downtown shops. Visit Treasures, a toy and game shop at 121 S. Washington Street, as a great first stop to learn more about the scavenger hunt.
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. When you have 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 Naperville choices to whet every appetite north, east, west and south! / Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner / Featuring approximately 400 eateries, Naperville serves up tastes to please all ages and budgets in between shopping, bowling, pickleball, golf, swimming, concerts and all the activities that keep families and friends busy. In fact, consider that folks may even dine out at a Naperville eatery every day of the year without eating at the same place twice! And if you find a place that truly suits your taste, tell you friends! Help all restaurants thrive. Thanks for supporting the hospitality industry right here in Naperville. Bon Appetit!
