Friday
Jaycees Last Fling Kickoff at Quigley’s / 7-10AM at Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / Join the Naperville Jaycees at Quigley’s between 7-10AM on Friday morning for breakfast on the patio to help kick start the Last Fling Weekend! $14 all you can eat buffet with Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, French Toast, Bacon & Bananas. All are welcomed to attend. (Quigley’s also has live music Friday and Saturday featured at www.quigleysirishpub.org.)
Kreger’s is open! / 10AM to 3PM Fridays and Saturdays at Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus – 606 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60563 / Since 1893, Kreger’s has been a cornerstone of the community, now serving as a wonderful stop for lunch, conversation and camaraderie every Friday and Saturday. With brats on the grill, let Mary Jo know that you know Bill’s wurst is the best, especially for weekend grilling. www.kregersbrats.com.
Jaycees Last Fling / 5-10PM along Jackson Ave. in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. More info at lastfling.org.
Summer Painted Sculptures – DUCKS! / Splash into Summer in Downtown Naperville! Come find and enjoy the artistry of 18 Painted Duck Sculptures now on display 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.
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.
Pinot’s Palette Painting Parties / Afternoon & Evening / 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. Great gift idea for a family outing and for the holidays!
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.
Annual Ashley Whippet International K-9 Frisbee Championship / 9AM / Competition again will be held at Nike Park Saturday and Sunday, Labor Day weekend. Seeing is believing! All ages will enjoy the 2025 event that runs 9AM to 3PM Sat., Aug. 30; and Sun., Aug. 31. Admission is free of charge. Food tent available both days. Seating is available in the sunshine. (Best to arrive before 2PM) Folks might want to BYO collapsible chairs and sunhats. For more info, visit www.ashleywhippet.com.
Jaycees Last Fling / Noon-10PM along Jackson Ave. in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. More info at lastfling.org.
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. Walk this way… patio days have arrived!
Jaycees Last Fling / Noon-10PM along Jackson Ave. in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. More info at lastfling.org.
Annual Ashley Whippet International K-9 Frisbee Championship / 9AM / The two-day competition again will be held at Nike Park Sunday, Labor Day weekend. Seeing is believing! All ages will enjoy the 2025 event that runs 9AM to 3PM Sun., Aug. 31. Admission is free of charge. Food tent available. Seating is available in the sunshine. Folks might want to BYO collapsible chairs and sunhats. For more info, visit www.ashleywhippet.com.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors Every Day! / 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 continue to bite 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!
Monday
Jaycees Labor Day Parade / 10AM in downtown Naperville / Join the Jaycees at 10AM, Monday, September 1 during the 2025 Labor Day Parade! Liz Spencer, outgoing Executive Director of NCTV17 we serve as Grand Marshal. Also this year, a bucket brigade will be collecting donations for Naperville Responds for Veterans; a group dedicated to the mission of serving Veterans in need. For further information, to view a map of the 2025 parade route, review our event map or program, visit lastfling.org.
Jaycees Last Fling / 11AM-6PM along Jackson Ave. in downtown Naperville / The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. More info at lastfling.org.
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. Free copies again are available at the Naperville Municipal Center, Naperville Art League Gallery, Naper Settlement and Hotel Indigo. When you have a colorful copy, keep it handy in your car. 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!
Every day… Dine Naperville!
Did you know? Downtown Naperville features plenty of things to do every day and every month. 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 new (Did you notice Birkenstock is now open with a fashionable footprint at 20 W. Jefferson Avenue?) and coming soon to whet every appetite for shopping and dining among all the traditions that make downtown Naperville such a wonderful destination. And watch out for ducks! From now until Sept. 23, 18 whimsical and beautifully-painted duck sculptures are on display.
When 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. Remember! The Riverwalk is a pedestrian path to walk. Kindly walk your wheels.
Note also that this post, originally presented online on Aug. 28, 2025, may be updated throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
