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Naperville Summer Fun Guide 2024

and surrounding areas

By Mary Anne Plauda, Publisher Macaroni Kid Naperville May 29, 2024

It is almost summer, and we are all looking for something to do with our families. And Naperville never fails! It is so exciting to see how many events are planned. We certainly live in a wonderful community. There is something for everyone. Always check their website before you go to ensure there have been no changes.  Now, let's have fun!!

β˜€οΈ Outdoor Summer Events β˜€οΈ


Archery at DuPage Forests
(Various Dates)
Fishing at DuPage Forests
Geocaching at DuPage Forests
Junior Tour de Naperville
Picnicking at DuPage Forests
Paddleboat Rides in Downtown Naperville
Strawberry Picking

🌞 Outdoor Place to See 🌞

Your outdoor adventure is only a short drive away! Check out some more of our site resources for hours, accessibility, and more!
 


Morton Arboretum
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Moron Arboretum. 

πŸ¦™οΈ  Zoo's 🐘

Cosley Zoo
Cosley Zoo, nestled on five acres, offers visitors up-close interactions with nature right in the heart of the suburbs. It is home to farm animals and native wildlife.
🌻 Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment 🌻

Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment
Pack lunch, bring sunglasses and an umbrella, then join the fun on Tuesday afternoons. You’ll be treated to a variety of exciting performances; you may even become part of the act. All shows begin at 11:30 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Children’s book reading 10 minutes prior to performance start time.  
πŸ“š Outdoor Storytime πŸ“š 

Summer Storytime Outdoors
Enjoy an all-ages Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will occur weather permitting. Check the library website or social media accounts for cancellations.
Picnic in the Park: Monday's
Evening on the Riverwalk: Tuesdays

πŸ“– Summer Reading at the Library πŸ“–

Summer Reading Program
June1, 2024
All Ages Welcome
No Library Card Required
Sign up and log your reads anytime!
Kids: Birth - 5th Grade
Teens & Adults

🎳 Kids Bowl Free 🎳


Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES of Bowling Each Day of The KBF Program All Summer Long, Valued at Over $500 Per Child!

Fox Bowl Wheaton Open
Main Event

🍿 Movies 🍿

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here—get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. 

Cinemark-Tinseltown 
Cinemark Louis-Joliet Mall
Cinemark-Seven Bridges 

🍿 Regal Theatres πŸΏ

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our Summer Movie Express series, which begins on June 11, 2024. Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The series features summer movies the whole family will enjoy.Regal Cantera
 
πŸ₯¨ Studio Movie Grill πŸ₯¨

Studio Movie Grill

Our Children’s Summer Series titles are scheduled for
the first showtime of the day every Monday-Thursday from
May 27, 2024-August 22, 2024.
🍿Hollywood Palms 🍿

Kids Summer Movies at Hollywood Palms
Tickets are now on sale for the Hollywood Palms Kids Summer Movie Series! Beginning June 3rd, we will feature a different movie for the entire summer, with $3 admission during the 10:30 a.m. showtime Monday through Thursday!
🍿 Outdoor Movies🍿


Watching movies may be the way to go if you’re looking for things to do on Fridays.

A Night at the Movies-Naperville
Cantigny-Movies Outdoors



🎸Outdoor Music Events 🎷

Concerts in Your Park
Concerts in Your Park is a Sunday evening summer music series for families and neighbors. Each concert is held at a different neighborhood park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a FREE evening of outdoor musical entertainment from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.



Naper Nights
June 14-15, July 19-20, August 16-17, 2024
Rock out to great music at Naper Nights Community Concert 

Series and dance the night away on our beautiful 13-acre 
grounds.



Cantigny Concerts
Musical entertainment for the old and young.
June 2, 2024-September 1, 2024

Live Music in the Beer Garden
Enjoy live music at Cantigny’s new-for-2024 Beer Garden. Music will begin at 5:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

🎭 Theater 🎭

BrightSide Theatre

BrightSide Theatre, in partnership with the Naperville Park District, will present a series of free concerts this summer at several different parks throughout the community. In celebration of BrightSide Theatre’s 13th Season, each hour-long concert, rightfully named “Enchanted Broadway: A Magical Journey of show tunes and Superstitions,
🏌️ Miniature Golf 🏌️

Wonder Woods Mini Golf at Morton Arboretum

This summer, The Morton Arboretum is teeing up for a new interactive experience—Wonder Woods Mini Golf! You’ll enjoy an imaginative, tree-themed adventure with friends and family on this one-of-a-kind course specially designed for the Arboretum.




Two great mini-golf courses with a fun outdoor theme. Play golf on top of a 40-foot waterfall, tip-toe through Big Foot's cave, navigate the racing
🎑 Various Festivals and Events 🎠



Cream of Wheaton May 30, 2024--June 2, 2024
Naperville Municipal Band June 6, 2024-August 15, 2024
Woodridge Jubilee June 13, 2024 – June 16, 2024
PrairieFest in Oswego June 13, 2024-June 16, 2024
Blues on the Fox in Aurora June 14, 2024-June 15, 2024
Swedish Days in Geneva June 19, 2024- June 23, 2024

Plainfield Fest June 28, 2024-June 30, 2024 
Kane County Fair in St. Charles July 17, 2024-July 21, 2024
Yorkville Riverfest July 20, 2024 

DuPage County Fair July 25, 2024-July 28, 2024
Festa Italian Naperville August 2, 2024-August 4, 2024
India Day Parade and Festival August 11, 2024  
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest in ElgiAug 10, 2024-Aug 11, 2024

Yorkville Hometown Days August 29, 2024-September 1, 2024
Naperville Last Fling August 30, 2024-September 2, 2024
Naperville Irish Fest August 20, 2024-August 21, 2024

β˜€οΈ Water Parks and Splash Pads β˜€οΈ



Naper Settlement Splash Pad
Open-The water features are turned   on between May 15 and September 30
on days when the temperature is above 70 degrees.
95th Street Community Plaza Splash PadOpen Memorial Day 2024
Wolf’s Crossing Splash PadOpen Memorial Day 2024
Hobson Corner Splash Pad
The Hobson Corner Park Splash Pad is now open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM. 
Opens Memorial Day 2024
Oak Brook Splash Pad
Opens Memorial Day 2024
Pelican Harbor: Opening May 25, 2024
Raging Waves
Opening date June 1, 2024
Centennial Beach
Opening Day Memorial Day 2024
Cypress Cove   Family Aquatic Park
Opens June 2, 2024
Sea Lion Aquatic June 1, 2024