Summer may be coming to a close, but the fall fun is just beginning! Here’s a round-up of some of the Naperville events going on in September. Have fun here as well as at the local sunflower farms, apple orchards and corn mazes! We hope to see you around the neighborhood!
Naperville’s The Last Fling
Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5 | Downtown Naperville
Join the Jaycees for the annual Last Fling – a festival in Downtown Naperville along the Riverwalk. Full of food, entertainment and carnival rides it’s fun for the whole family!
For more info, visit lastfling.org.
Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby
Saturday, September 10 | Frontenac Rd.
Join us for a fun day of gravity racing at the corner of Diehl and Frontenac Roads in Naperville. We supply the car – bring your own bike helmet or borrow one of ours. Morning and afternoon races each day. First race starts at 9 a.m. Registration open to ages 7 to 20.
For more info, visit soapboxderby.org
Naper Pride Fest
Saturday, September 10 | Naper Settlement | 12noon – 10pm
The Annual Naper Pride Fest is happening on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon to 10 p.m., and it’s going to be fun for the whole family! There will be music, food, children’s activities, photo opportunities, and a variety of LGBTQ+ supportive vendors from Naperville and the surrounding area!
For more info, naperpride.org
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Sat & Sun, Sept 17-18 | Downtown Naperville | 10a-5p
The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is among the top rated art fairs in the nation. More than 100 national and international artists will participate in the Naperville Art League’s annual juried art exhibition and sale. The annual event features a wide variety of art including paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics, fiber, wood art, and more.
For more info, visit napervilleartleague.com.
Naperville’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 17 | Central Park
The second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Central Park on Sept. 17, 5-9 p.m. There will be music, a Taste of Latin America and a South of the Border marketplace. Downtown Naperville businesses will also host cultural activities including a scavenger hunt, cooking classes, Loteria, sugar skull painting, art projects, food specials and more.
For more info, visit napervillehispanicfest.com.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sunday, September 18 | North Central College
The Walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Add your flower to the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
For more info, visit here.
Naperville’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 17 | Central Park
The second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Central Park on Sept. 17, 5-9 p.m. There will be music, a Taste of Latin America and a South of the Border marketplace. Downtown Naperville businesses will also host cultural activities including a scavenger hunt, cooking classes, Loteria, sugar skull painting, art projects, food specials and more.
For more info, visit napervillehispanicfest.com.
Black Cat Ball
Friday, September 30 | Oscar Swan, Geneva, Illinois
The premiere gala in Naperville benefiting the Naperville Area Humane Society! Join them for an evening of mystery and murder where where everyone is a suspect at the Oscar Swan Manor. There will be silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, open bar, and an interactive murder mystery dinner.
For more info, visit naperhumane.org.
To see more upcoming events in Naperville, visit the Events page.