God bless Naperville, Illinois, and the United States of America…
Friday
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.
Weed Ladies Fall Sale / 10AM-3:30PM Friday and 1-4PM Sunday at Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / The Weed Ladies Fall Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society volunteer group. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free admission.
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.
Fry Family YMCA Bounce-A-Palooza / 5PM at Fry Family YMCA – 2120 95th St.
Naperville, IL 60564 / Fry Family YMCA will host Bounce-A-Palooza Fri., Sept. 12 from 5-7:30PM. Bouncy houses, S’more making and fun. Open to the community. FREE of charge.
WVHS Planetarium Family Nights / 6PM and 7PM / Monthly public programs are designed for astronomy lovers of all ages. Programs will be held inside the planetarium. Tickets went on sale Sept. 9. When a program sells out, it disappears from the webstore. Appears to be sold out. For complete details with a chance to plan ahead, visit ipsd.org/planetarium. The WVHS Planetarium is located at 2590 Ogden Avenue at Eola Road in Aurora.
Naperville Astronomical Association sets up after WVHS Planetarium Family Night/ 8PM / After the planetarium shows (weather permitting), members of the Naperville Astronomical Association will set up their telescopes in the grassy field west of the planetarium parking lot—free for everyone, no ticket required! The WVHS Planetarium is located at 2590 Ogden Avenue at Eola Road in Aurora.
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.
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!
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!
Naperville Hispanic Festival / 5 to 9PM / Central Park in downtown Naperville – 104 East Benton Avenue, Naperville, IL / The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation is hosting its fifth Hispanic Heritage Festival from 5-9PM on Sept. 13 in Central Park, to celebrate Naperville Sister Cities in Mexico. Come enjoy live Hispanic music, children’s activities, food and drink, and various South American arts, crafts and merchandise.
Sunday
Judd Kendall VFW Judd-A-Thon .1K / Sign ups and camaraderie begin at 8AM. Race starts at 10:01AM at Judd Kendall VFW – 908 W Jackson, Naperville, Illinois 60540 / This year marks the 12th annual Judd-a-Thon 0.1k race taking place at the Naperville VFW (908 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL). This annual “fun run” raises funds in support of the VFW National Home. More info at www.napervfw3873.org/judd-a-thon.
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 until summer ends on Sept. 22. Fall for everything about autumn in downtown Naperville when the colorful ducks leave! Visit downtownnaperville.com.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s / 10AM / Begin and end at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium on the campus of North Central College. Walk traipses through historic neighborhoods and along east extension of the Riverwalk. Check-in and Event Activities begin at 8:30AM. Promise Garden with Opening Ceremony is set for 9:30AM. Walk steps off at 10AM. All ages welcome!
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!
Weed Ladies Fall Sale / 1PM / 1-4PM Sunday at Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 / The Weed Ladies Fall Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society volunteer group. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free admission.
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. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Note also that this post, originally presented online on Sept. 12, 2025, may be updated throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading.
Every day… Visit Naperville!
