Kick off National Night Out a day early!
Then Consider Tuesday, August 5, 2025…
If you’re looking to put together an itinerary of things to do on Aug. 5, this Tuesday offers a schedule likely to keep all ages entertained with plenty to do—and the list doesn’t even include swimming at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Avenue, during its open hours from 11:30AM to 8PM.
Consider that Dine Naperville features more than 400 eateries throughout the City, and nearly 80 are in downtown Naperville. Whether breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or sweet treats in between meals, local establishments are ready to please every taste.
Listen for the Ding! Ding! of the Naperville Trolley! / 10:30 or 11AM / Reserve a spot and climb aboard the Naperville Trolley on another Trolley Tuesday. First up, the 20-minute Kids Tour begins at 10:30AM. Then the Naperville Trolley departs on its one-hour historic tour of the City at 11AM. (Take note that the 2025 Trolley Tuesday schedule continues through Aug. 19.) www.napervilletrolley.com.
Pinot’s Palette Painting Parties / 1PM and/or 7PM / Customize a friendly paint party for most ages (recommended age 6 and up) and abilities. No experience necessary. Everybody goes home with a lovely painted memory, rain or shine. For prices (they vary), information and party planning, visit www.pinotspalette.com/naperville/events. Open just about every day, Pinot’s Palette, now in its 16th year, is located at 175 Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. This Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 1-3PM paint “Dinosaurs to Dusk” or from 7-9PM paint “Shoreline Sunset.”
Downtown Naperville features plenty of other things to do every day and every month. Consider window shopping, just for the fun of it. Discover plenty that’s new and inviting right in the heart of the City. Kindly note ’tis always the season to use and/or purchase Downtown Naperville Gift Cards for many things happening. Take a stroll to discover all that’s coming soon to whet every appetite for dining. And watch out for ducks! Now until after Labor Day, 18 whimsical and beautifully-painted duck sculptures are on display for the summer. Click here to find more!
Downtown Naperville Duck Hunt / During Store Hours / Looking to take a quack at something fun to do before school begins again? Consider the Downtown Duck Hunt. Find 20 decorated ducks hiding in many downtown establishments for a chance to win a Downtown Naperville Gift Card. Click here for the long list of participating merchants.
Registered Voter Alert! Tues., Aug 5, also is the first day for hopefuls to begin passing petitions for signatures of Registered Voters to place them on the Primary Ballot on March 17, 2026. For info regarding the next Election cycle, visit Government-guide-of-individuals-elected-to-serve-naperville.
Naper Settlement Farmers Market / 3PM to 7PM / The Naper Settlement Farmers Market provides a beautiful backdrop for the community to gather, learn, and grow together while supporting and connecting with local farmers, businesses, and artisans.
Thanks for supporting local farmers’ markets mindful that “No farmers! No food”!
2025 National Night Out! / 5PM / Note…No City Council meeting on Aug. 5, 2025, will give council members, local law enforcement and first responders as well as residents, all ages, an opportunity to focus on safety and community engagement during National Night Out from 5PM to 8PM. (Times may vary slightly from one neighborhood to the next.) And what’s more, families available at 6:30PM Mon., Aug. 4, are welcomed to NNO festivities at the Fry Family YMCA on 95th Street where a free outdoor movie will run at sunset.
WSI Quiz Night… At 7PM Tues., Aug. 5, the West Suburban Irish will host its almost-monthly “Quiz Night” at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Teams of eight or less are welcomed to play and game-play is free of charge. Here’s the Web Bonus Question and Answer: Q: When and where will the 2025 Naperville Irish Fest be held? A: Friday and Saturday, September 19-20, in downtown Naperville in Central Park (right behind Quigley’s). For everything you might want to know about Quiz Nights, visit www.wsirish.org/quiznight.
Carillon Concert at Moser Tower / At 7PM the community is welcome to hear the sounds of 72 carillon bells peal out the sound of familiar tunes during the weekly concert along the Riverwalk at Rotary Hill. This week’s concert will be performed by Jennifer Lory-Moran, a carilloneur from Ithaca, New York. FREE concerts welcome folks to bring blankets and sit-upons to enjoy the music.
Stargaze for Dog Days / After Dark / Stargazing gives individuals a sense of perspective that’s hard to find by day! No kidding! Simply feel grounded by looking up at the night sky from a dark place in the countryside. Every year, “Dog Days” is a reference to the star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, and during Dog Days from July 3 through August 11, Sirius appears to rise with the Sun.
Thanks for reading.
