There’s so much to do in and around Naperville this May! From grand openings to the annual Memorial Day parade and everything in between, you’ll find something to do for everyone. Get out and enjoy some of the awesome events going on around Naperville. We hope to see you around the neighborhood!
Weed Ladies Spring Sale
Monday, May 3-5 | Naper Settlement | 10a-3:30pm
Admission to any Weed Ladies Sale is free. Please enter Naper Settlement at the Pre-Emption House main entrance and inform the Guest Services team that you are attending the sale. Purchase creative seasonal floral arrangements just in time for Mother’s Day. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society volunteer group.
To get tickets, visit napersettlement.org.
Characters on Water Street
Thursday, May 4 | Water Street
Meet and greet some of your favorite characters for “May the Fourth Be with You Day.”
Naperville 203 Partners In Growth Family Resource Fair
Saturday, May 6 | Naperville Central High School | 10a-12noon
For more info and to sign up, visit naperville203.org.
Naperville Food Truck Festival
Saturday, May 6 | Naper Settlement | 11a-7p
Featuring 25+ of the area’s best food trucks, live entertainment, Cinco de Mayo beer garden and a vendor village featuring face painter, mega bubble artist, balloon artist, kids tattoo artist. This is a family friendly event with food & entertainment for kids plus everyone can enjoy the expansive Naper Settlement historical grounds.
For more info, visit napersettlement.org.
Derby Day Party with Woodford Reserve
Saturday, May 6 | Smokeshow BBQ | 2p
Entertainment starting at 2pm for the Derby Day party!
For more info, visit smokeshowbarbecue.com.
MS Walk
Sunday, May 7 | Riverwalk Grand Pavilion | 8a-12noon
Move forward toward a cure with Walk MS. For more info and to register, visit mssociety.org.
Cress Creek Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Wednesday, May 10 | Grace United Methodist Church | 1-3:30p
Annual plant sale which raises funds to give college scholarships for area students and donations to local non-profit organizations.
For more info and to register, visit cresscreekgardenclub.org.
sweetgreen Grand Opening Party
Wednesday, May 10 | 223 South Main St. | 10:30a
sweetgreen Naperville is ready to open and they’re having their Grand Opening Party on May 10th at 223 S. Main Street! Come celebrate with a complimentary farmers market with our local midwest partners, exclusive swag, giveaways + more!
For more info, visit here.
Naperville High School Commencement Ceremonies
Naperville Central High School – Sunday, May 21, 2pm
Naperville North High School – Sunday, May 21, 4pm
Metea Valley High School – Sunday, May 28, 6pm
Neuqua Valley High School – Sunday, May 28, 9:30a
Waubonsie Valley High School – Sunday, May 28, 2pm
Centennial Beach Open for the Season
Saturday, May 27 | 500 W. Jackson Ave.
ump into summer as you swim in Centennial Beach’s historic stone quarry. Wade into the zero-depth entry and swim to depths of 15 feet.
For more info, visit NapervilleParks.org.
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 29 | North Central College | 3p
A Memorial Day Observance Ceremony will be held at Central Park following the parade, beginning at approximately noon. Members of the community are invited to join us as we conduct our memorial services and to come out to observe the parade. We also ask that you participate in the National Moment of Remembrance by observing one minute of silence at 3 p.m. for the many military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in service to our country, including the 114 residents of Naperville that died while on Active Duty.
For more info and tickets, visit napervillememorialdayparade.org.
To see more upcoming events in Naperville, visit the Events page.