Sixty restaurants in Naperville will participate in one of the largest restaurant weeks in the Chicagoland region through Monday, Feb. 3. From fast casual to fancy dining, each participating venue in the 11th annual Naperville Restaurant Week will feature either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price or daily discounts.
The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and
Two popular holiday events will be presented by the Naperville Park District: Santa’s Naperville Workshop and Santa’s Hotline and registration is open. Santa’s Naperville Workshop, presented by Woody Buick GMC, will be held at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals building, at 441 Aurora Avenue, from December 2 through December 22. Families
The City of Naperville government is a partner with Groot Industries to expand the City’s composting program by adding two residential drop-off locations at the CNG Station at 1720 Jefferson Avenue and the City-owned parking lot at 91st Street and Wolf’s Crossing Road. Starting Monday, Oct. 7, each location will
The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend a variety of Halloween-themed events throughout October and into early November. Each event is designed to build enthusiasm for the fall season with educational activities about the local environment, fun yet frightening performances under the moonlight and entertaining celebrations with friends
Naperville’s National Night Out festivities are fast approaching, and residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the local events scheduled for this celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts. Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is held annually on the first
This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the
During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he
Naperville Park District, the City of Naperville and other local organizations will be host to numerous community events, sales and volunteer projects to celebrate Earth Week Naperville. These community activities commemorating the 54th annual Earth Day, which is April 22, center around the theme, “Planet vs. Plastics.” Community members are
The City of Naperville’s annual Arbor Day Tree Sale will take place online for a four-week period beginning March 18. The sale link will open Monday, March 18 at 8 a.m. and will close Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. or when all trees are sold, whichever comes first. A
The City government of Naperville is launching the Naperville Residential Sharps Disposal Program to provide residents with a free and easy way to dispose of medical needles. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) funds the program through the Residential Sharps Collection Program, which provides a grant to Naperville not exceeding
Scouts were honored for completing their Eagle projects at the Park District.
Christmas with Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville will be celebrated during the holidays. The week’s schedule, concluding with Masses on January 1, is: Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.. Please note:
Members of the Jewish community will join together for a grand Menorah lighting in Naperville at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, joined by mayor Wehrli. The event will take in front of Nichols Library (corner of Jefferson & Webster). Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling
Halloween Happening, presented by Woody Buick/GMC, will be Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, just west of Centennial Beach in Naperville. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under, featuring Halloween-themed games and activity
The Fort Hill Wellness Series will address the topic of weight training for women, featuring the expertise of personal trainers Anna Aquino and Heather Grier, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 24 at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. “Weight training has many benefits for women, yet according to
The traditional and full Naperville Labor Day parade Monday, Sept. 4
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Jaycees’ Last Fling in Naperville requires the closing of parking lots and streets at and near the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center and Park District Administration building in Naperville. The parking lots for the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue, and the
The Naperville Police Department is a partner with the Illinois State Police, MADD IL, and law enforcement across the State to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as Labor Day weekend approaches. No matter how you plan to celebrate Summer’s end, make sure you do
