The kids are heading back to school, but that doesn’t mean there’s not more summer fun to be had! Here’s a round-up of some of the Naperville events going on in August. We hope to see you around the neighborhood!
National Night Out: Movie Night Kick-Off feat. “Encanto”
Monday, Aug 1 | Fry Family YMCA | 6-10p
Join the City of Naperville and YMCA on Monday, Aug. 1, for a free night of outdoor family fun and a magical movie under the stars to celebrate National Night Out in Naperville.
For more info, visit naperville.il.us/nno.
National Night Out Naperville
Tuesday, Aug 2 | Your Neighborhood! | 5-8pm
More than 40 neighborhoods throughout Naperville have registered to join communities nationwide and participate in the City’s 26th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get together with your neighbors to strengthen your community and to promote positive police-community partnerships.
For more info, visit naperville.il.us/nno.
Wednesday Night Trivia
Wednesdays Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 | Front Street Cantina Naperville | 7pm
The hottest NEW Trivia Nights and our BIG return. Come play trivia every WEDNESDAY at 7pm Start!
Win some Tasty Prizes & Gift Cards.
For more info, visit here.
AAUW Naperville used Book & Media Sale
Thursday, Aug 4 – Saturday, Aug 6 | Washington Jr. High School Gym
Scour the collection of thousands of great items – most priced $1 – $2! Hardcover, softcover, fiction, nonfiction books — Children’s books — CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, video games — and more. Proceeds advance gender equity through research, education and advocacy.
For more info, visit here.
Naperville Irish Fest
Friday & Saturday, Aug 5-6 | Frontier Sports Complex
Music, dancing, food and fun! Visit Naperville’s Frontier Sports Complex for a family-friendly festival featuring live music, frosty libations, Irish cultural activities, hurling and so much more!
For more info, visit wsirish.org.
Wine 101
Friday, Aug 12 | Naperville Area Humane Society
NAHS is hosting Wine 101 that includes an educational tasting of 7 different wines alongside a variety of cheeses, meats, and sweets treats. Hosted by wine expert, Julie Balsamo, former owner of Downers Grove Wine Shop. This is a small event with very limited space, so sign up fast! This a 21+ older event.
At the event, there will be an opportunity to place wine orders for any bottles that were featured at the tasting. NAHS will receive 15% of each bottle sold.
For more info, visit naperhumane.org.
India Day Parade and Celebration
Sunday, Aug 14 | Rotary Hill
India Day is one of the largest Indian American festivals in the US. Indian Community Outreach invites you to experience an amazing 8th India Day colorful parade and celebration featuring a free concert by a Bollywood rockstar like none other, large decorated floats, colorful Indian folk, classical and modern dances, food, drinks, a children’s area, a fashion show, concert and shopping display featuring Indian ethnic dresses and jewelry.
For more info, visit indiancommunityoutreach.org.
Naper Nights- Bruce Springsteen Tribute & Louisiana Party Music
Friday, Aug 19 | Naper Settlement
Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite Rock, Pop, Motown, and Soul hits!
Louisiana Party Music, Hurricane Gumbo (6-7:30 p.m.)
Bruce Springsteen Tribute, Bruce in the USA (8-10 p.m.)
For more info and to buy tickets, visit napersettlement.org.
Naper Nights- Eric Clapton & Steely Dan Tribute
Saturday, Aug 20 | Naper Settlement
Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite Rock, Pop, Motown, and Soul hits!
Steely Dan Tribute, Brooklyn Charmers (6-7:30 p.m.)
Eric Clapton Tribute, Journeyman (8-10 p.m.)
For more info and to buy tickets, visit napersettlement.org.
Old Naperville Day Block Party
Sunday, Aug 21 | The Lantern | 12-7p
This event celebrates “old” Naperville with an old-fashioned street festival and to raise awareness for DuPage Pads.
For more info, visit oldnapervilleday.com.
Looking for more summer fun? Check out our Naperville Summer Bucket List!
To see more upcoming events in Naperville, visit the Events page.