The Downtown Naperville Alliance will be host to an event Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, and will feature Naperville’s mayor, Steve Chirico, and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) that will take diners on a delicious adventure at some of Downtown Naperville’s finest restaurants, all while supporting a great cause.
Tickets are on sale for Dine Around Downtown Naperville w/the Mayor, an event where attendees will enjoy an open bar and heavy appetizers at Elements at Water Street for the first hour before going to one of 10 participating downtown restaurants for a three-course meal with drinks.
However, a fun twist to this event has ticket-holders in suspense on which restaurant they will attend until they arrive at check-in. A balloon wall will be set up at Elements at Water Street and diners each can throw a dart at the wall to pop a balloon to reveal the restaurant for the evening hidden inside the balloon!
Tickets for this unique charity dining experience are $150 per person (sold only in pairs) and do not include a tip at check-in or at the restaurant. All profits from ticket sales will go to Naperville Community Television, a charity personally selected by mayor Chirico.
“I’m thrilled to take part in an event that will treat attendees to a great meal for a great organization,” Chirico said. “This is an entertaining and unique way for participants to have the chance to revisit a favorite restaurant or maybe discover a new downtown dining destination for future nights out. Showcasing our world-class restaurants fits perfectly alongside NCTV17’s work to highlight the local events, people and places that make Naperville a world-class city.”
“NCTV17 is thrilled to be part of this inaugural event,” said Elizabeth Spencer, executive director of Naperville Community Television. “As Naperville’s hometown media outlet, we think this event is fun, innovative, and helps bring even more life to Downtown Naperville. Thank you to mayor Chirico for choosing NCTV17 as the nonprofit to benefit from this new initiative.”
For more information, a list of participating restaurants, and to purchase your tickets, please visit www.DowntownNaperville.com and click on EVENTS.
—Downtown Naperville Alliance