Naperville Entertainment
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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.
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Amateur chefs whip up grab-and-go goodies at Mount Prospect storeJul 18, 2026 8:00 am - Many dream of becoming a professional chef but are reluctant to take that step. Mount Prospect residents Charles and Alynne Chen are turning that dream into reality for area amateur chefs — and making their creations available to the public.
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The Biz Week That Was: Inflation woes, downtown businesses close, and unemployment claims dipJul 18, 2026 7:55 am - Americans are using credit-card rewards to pay for groceries, gas A pile of credit-card reward points can take you business class to Bali or cover a few days’ stay i...
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Nike, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese close this week in downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 3:15 pm - Downtown Naperville is saying goodbye to two businesses this week: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. and the Nike store.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.
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Six decades of pop hits at Naper Nights on July 17-18Jul 15, 2026 1:25 pm - Travel through pop music history from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, enjoy a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, and more at Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights on July 17-18.
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Three-day Park After Dark bringing interactive arts experience to Naperville Concert CenterJul 15, 2026 1:07 pm - Park After Dark, a three-day interactive music and arts festival on July 17-19, will feature live music, puppet shows, and more at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Before the entertainment, kids can try out the Cardboard Creation Studio on Saturday and Sunday.