Friday & Saturday
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. And be reminded Kreger’s sauerkraut slaw is tasty atop a brat or all by itself! www.kregersbrats.com.
The International Trade Fair- Swadeshi Mela / 11AM to 11PM at Mall of India – 776 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540 / Swadeshi Mela is a one-of-a-kind multicultural trade fair and family festival that brings together the vibrant spirit of India and the entrepreneurial energy of America. Shop handcrafted goods, fashion, jewelry, home décor, and more from 80+ vendors, taste multicultural cuisine from across India and beyond, enjoy live concerts, dance performances, and interactive experiences for all ages. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More info at www.dtribalsfoundation.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.
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!
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.
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.
Hey, registered voters! Look for folks with clipboards collecting signatures! / It’s now petition-signing time to help hopefuls get enough signatures for their names to be placed on the ballot for the Primary Election on March 17, 2026. Watch for volunteers with clipboards in public places such as local libraries and farmer’s markets. Get to know potential candidates who aim to appear on the midterm general election in Nov. 3, 2026. Thanks to all registered voters and volunteers who assist! Note also that signing a petition simply helps a candidate get the required number of signatures to be placed on the Primary ballot. Signing doesn’t mean you necessarily will support that candidate in the midterm election. Kindly check out PN’s Government Guide for more details: Government-guide-of-individuals-elected-to-serve-naperville. Thanks again! Watch for a “Meet the Hopeful Candidates” feature coming soon on this website.
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!
Lizzy’s Fund at Art in Nature Festival / 11AM – 3PM at Crabtree Nature Center – 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 / Join Lizzy on Saturday, September 6 at Crabtree Nature Center from 11AM to 3PM for a fun filled event. There will crafts for the family and art from local artists displayed and entertainment for the family.
Naperville Food Truck Festival: Taco & Margarita Takeover / noon to 7PM at Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / Welcome to the Naperville Food Truck Festival: Taco & Margarita Takeover. Visit Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville for a day filled with delicious tacos and refreshing margaritas. Get ready to indulge in a variety of taco creations from food trucks while sipping on mouthwatering margaritas. Purchase tickets at nftf.eventbrite.com.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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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. And Moser Tower with its 72-bell carillon just may toll the hour! Remember! The Riverwalk is a pedestrian path to walk. Kindly walk your wheels. Thank you.
Note also that this post, originally presented online on Sept. 4, 2025, may be updated throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading.
