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Ideas for Fun In Naperville This Summer

There are lots of ways to have fun in Naperville this summer, without spending much!

By Mary Anne Plauda, Publisher Macaroni Kid Naperville July 6, 2022

Looking for cheap summer fun in Naperville? Check out our ideas for completely FREE (or almost free) summer fun in Naperville, IL:



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1. Visit a playground in Naperville

We are lucky in Naperville to have so many great playgrounds and parks to explore. From swings to slides, to climbing walls and water features, Naperville parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, are a great place to meet old friends (and make new! friends), and they're FREE! Click here for a list of playgrounds.



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2. Splash at a creek

Click here for a list of parks and ponds.


3. Celebrate Naperville at one of our many festivals

We have Naperville Salute, Last Fling and many more. Click here for details.



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4. Go to the Naperville library!

The Naperville Public Library has three branches. It is an award winning library and has many great programs for kids. Click here for details.


5. Enjoy live music in Naperville

We have free Concerts in Your Park, Naper Nights and more. Click here for details.


6. Take a hike in Naperville

Click here for a listing of trails in Naperville.



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7. Take a bike ride in Naperville

Take a look at the best bike trails in Naperville from Yelp! Click here.


8. Get wet at a splash pad!

We have three great splash pads right here in Naperville. Click here to check them out.


9. See a movie under the stars

We have outdoor movies at the YMCA, Rotary Hill and more! Click here for details.


10. Check out the Macaroni KID  calendar!

We have all the FREE summer events we can find on our Macaroni KID Naperville events calendar, which is always free to see!