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. Please check each facility's website regarding their Covid policies. And always check their website before you go to ensure there have been no changes. Now, let's have fun!!
☀️Outdoor Summer Events☀️ |
🕶️ 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. |
🦙️ Zoo's 🐘 |
Brookfield Zoo This summer, Brookfield Zoo, and Dino Don Inc. are unleashing more than 30 life-sized, animatronic re-creations of giants that had roamed North America and Eurasia during the Ice Age. |
Cosley Zoo Cosley Zoo gives visitors up-close interactions with nature right in the heart of the suburbs. Nestled on five acres, Cosley Zoo 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. |
Outdoor Storytime |
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 cancelations. Picnic in the Park: Monday's Evening on the Riverwalk: Tuesdays |
Summer Reading at the Library |
Summer Reading Program June1, 2023 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 |
🍿 Movies 🍿 |
8 WEEKS OF MEGA-FUN MOVIES FOR KIDS! |
🍿Regal Theatres🍿 |
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Begins on May 30, 2023. Regal Bolingbrook Regal Cantera |
Studio Movie Grill |
Studio Movie Grill Our Children’s Summer Series titles are scheduled for the first showtime of the day every Monday-Thursday from May 29-August 24, 2023. *Excluding the 4th of July. Tickets are $6 and include a small popcorn and a small drink. |
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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 |
🎸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 7:00-8:30 pm. |
Naper Nights June 16-17, July 14-15, August 18-19, 2023 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 5, 2022-September 5, 2022 |
🎡 Various Festivals and Events 🎠 |
Cream of Wheaton June 1, 2023-June 4, 2023 Naperville Municipal Band June 1, 2023-August 10, 2023 Woodridge Jubilee June 15, 2023 – June 18, 2023 PrairieFest in Oswego June 15, 2023-June 18, 2023 Blues on the Fox in Aurora June 16, 2023-June 17, 2023 Annual Ribfest in Wheaton September 15, 2023-September 17, 2023 Swedish Days in Geneva June 21, 2023- June 25, 2023 Yorkville Riverfest July 14, 2023-July 15, 2023 Kane County Fair in St. Charles July 12, 2023-July 16, 2023 Plainfield Fest TBD DuPage County Fair July 28, 2023-July 30, 2023 Festa Italian Naperville August 4, 2023-August 6, 2023 India Day Parade and Festival August 13, 2023 Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest in Elgin Aug 12,-Aug 13, 2023 Yorkville Hometown Days August 31, 2023-September 3, 2023 Naperville Last Fling September 1, 2023-September 4, 2023 Naperville Irish Fest August 22, 2023-August 23, 2023 |
☀️ Water Parks and Splash Pads ☀️ |
Naper Settlement Splash Pad Open-The water features are turned on between May 15 and September 30 on days that the temperature is above 70 degrees. 95th Street Community Plaza Splash Pad: Open Memorial Day 2023 Wolf’s Crossing Splash Pad: Open Memorial Day 2023 Hobson Corner Splash Pad The Hobson Corner Park Splash Pad is now open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM. Opens Memorial Day 2023 Oak Brook Splash Pad Opens Memorial Day 2023 Pelican Harbor: Opening May 27, 2023 Raging Waves Opening date June 3, 2023 Centennial Beach Opening Day May 27, 2023 Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Opens June 1, 2023 Sea Lion Aquatic Open June 2, 2023 |