Naperville Entertainment
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Suburban residents compete on national ‘American Ninja Warrior’ TV stageJul 29, 2026 11:19 am - When season 18 of “American Ninja Warrior” premiered on June 8, six suburban Chicago people were among the 240 or so athletes from across the country vying to compete on one of television’s most difficult obstacle courses.
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Best Bets: Horror fans converge on Rosemont for Flashback WeekendJul 28, 2026 12:57 pm - Horror fans will be heading to Rosemont for the annual Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. Meanwhile, the Morton Arboretum celebrates Asian culture, the Glenn Miller Orchestra swings into North Central College, and Cantigny invites fans to a 19th-century baseball game.
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Naperville native headlining Lollapalooza Thursday as one of world’s biggest DJsJul 28, 2026 8:53 am - The world knows Naperville native and Neuqua Valley grad John Schuster these days as John Summit, “one of EDM’s biggest rising stars,” according to Variety magazine in 2024, and a headliner Thursday at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park.
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DuPage County Fair draws on traditionsJul 24, 2026 5:58 pm - Everything from farm animals on display to traditional carnival food to sheep herding demonstrations are at the DuPage County Fair through Sunday, July 26, in Wheaton.
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Explore nature, history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 1-2 in Oak BrookJul 23, 2026 6:03 pm - On Aug. 1-2, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting Fullersburg Days, a free, two-day family event, in Oak Brook. Activities include making seed bombs and corn husk dolls, decorating buttons, self-guided history walks, corn-grinding demonstrations at Graue Mill, vintage yard games, and more.
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‘Near and dear’: Annual Naperville Sunrise Rotary Ride gives back to area charitiesJul 22, 2026 1:14 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is all about giving back. Giving back locally is especially important. That is why members will host the 29th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 9, beginning and ending at Trek Bicycles in Naperville.
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Dining out: National Tequila Day specials, Ted Lasso ice cream and moreJul 21, 2026 5:32 pm - Suburban restaurants are honoring National Tequila Day Friday with specials. Plus, Jeni’s Ice Creams is bringing back a Ted Lasso-inspired flavor and CityGate Grille in Naperville is offering some rare sips during an upcoming bourbon pairing dinner.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off Thursday with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day Thursday, July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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‘Hunger doesn’t look just one way’: How Loaves & Fishes helps families get back on solid groundJul 20, 2026 9:45 am - Fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs. What might be a simple weekly grocery list for some may be out of reach for families just trying to make ends meet. That’s where Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville comes in.