While we present plenty of choices every weekend, we’re mindful to slow down and relax. Enjoy the great outdoors and the beauty of the Earth.
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. Add the house smoked brisket or pulled pork to any grilled brat! Find 22 fresh flavors as well as fresh made salads, fresh cooked buns, pickles, and Apple Snickerdoodle bars. Pre-order at (630) 355-4418. And be reminded Kreger’s sauerkraut slaw is tasty atop a brat or all by itself! Thanks for supporting your local sausage dealer. www.kregersbrats.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.
Oswald’s Pharmacy 150th Birthday / 11AM / Dedication ceremony (11AM-NOON) at Oswald’s Pharmacy. The sixth generation owned-and-operated small business is celebrating its 150th anniversary! Founded in 1875, the pharmacy is the second oldest business in Naperville and the oldest continually owned family pharmacy in the Midwest. Oswald’s is now located in Naperville Plaza, 88 W. Gartner Rd #112. Cheers! (See photo taken during this ceremony now featured with Saturday’s promotion.)
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!
An Evening of Jazz: Juan Pastor Album Release – Chinchano “Memorias” / 7:30PM at Madden Theatre – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / North Central College Jazz Studies Coordinator Juan Pastor celebrates the release of “Memorias,” the fifth album with his ensemble Chinchano. Blending Afro-Peruvian rhythms, Andean influences, and contemporary jazz, “Memorias” is Pastor’s most personal and mature work to date – honoring family, tradition, and identity through song. Don’t miss this one-night performance of Chinchano’s new music before its official album release on October 3, 2025. Tickets are $15 and available at www.northcentralcollege.edu.
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.
Sign Petitions for Upcoming Primary / From now through Nov. 3, 2025, volunteers will be collecting thousands of much-needed signatures from registered voters to legitimize candidates for placement on the Primary Ballot along party lines. Once on the Primary ballot, campaigning begins. The Primary Election will be held Tues., March 17. Kindly sign petitions and get to know the incumbents as well as their records before the election. And, of course, get to know the challengers and their positions, too. “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” —Plato
Oswald’s Pharmacy 150-Year Customer Appreciation / 9AM / The first 150 customers will receive goodie bags with giveaways. Participate in raffles for prizes, and specialty sales happening all day long. For more info about the all-day event planned from 9AM to 6PM today, visit oswaldspharmacy.com/150.
Dean’s Fine Clothing presents Peter Millar Trunk Show / 9:30AM / 20% off all in stock and special order Peter Millar Items, 9:30AM to 5:30PM. *Offer valid September 27, 2025 only. Not valid on shoes. Not valid on previous purchases or with any other offers. Find Dean’s at 226 S. Main Street in downtown Naperville.
Public Safety Open House / 10AM to 2PM at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus –
1380 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / The Public Safety Open House is an event the entire community will enjoy while gaining valuable safety information for their families, neighborhoods and workplaces. Join the Naperville Police and Fire Departments for this annual family-friendly, fun-filled day featuring safety demonstrations, crime and fire prevention information, food trucks, activities and giveaways. View a complete list of planned activities on the Public Safety Open House webpage.
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.
‘We Give Blood’ Drive / Now thru Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 / Visit donor centers throughout Versiti’s five-state footprint (and beyond). According to online messaging, “Supporters of the participating universities are encouraged to show team spirit by donating blood in your school’s name. In addition to helping local hospital patients, the winning school will receive $1 million to advance student or community health.” Click here for Big Ten message!
2nd Annual Car Show at the Judd Kendall VFW / Noon / Enter the car show for $25 a space. Classic cars, vintage vehicles, hot rods, tested trucks, memorable motorcycles and more will be on exhibit for prizes. Visit the show free of charge from noon to 3PM. Food Truck! Beverages! Raffles! Craft Show! Donations are welcome. The Judd Kendall VFW is located at 908 W. Jackson Avenue. (Rain date is Sun., Sept. 28.)
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!
Oktoberfest at Peanuts / noon to 7PM at Peanuts Bar & Grill – 22 W. Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 / Peanuts Bar & Grill in downtown Naperville will hold its annual Oktoberfest from Noon to 7PM on Sunday, September 28. Peanuts is located at 22 W. Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. A fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration! Enjoy a brat and great company. Donations will benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans, supporting local veterans and their families. Raise a brat and a beer (or two) for a great cause.
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.
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 Hillside Road Bridge to the Jefferson Avenue 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. 25, 2025, may be updated throughout the weekend. Also please know this weekend PN puts together its October printed pages for the press, keeping us pretty busy! Thanks for reading!
Meanwhile, take time to relax and enjoy the local landscape during this changing season.
Happy autumn!
