<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2hsuvT_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2hsuvT_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure><h2>Friday &amp; Saturday</h2><p><b>Brats at Kreger’s</b> / 10AM to 3PM Fridays and Saturdays at Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus – 606 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60563 / Stop by for lunch, conversation and camaraderie. Let Bill know that you know his wurst is the best, especially for weekend grilling this season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=32Bbe3_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=32Bbe3_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="726" ></figure><p><b>Weed Ladies Fall Sale at Naper Settlement</b> / 10AM / Also Sept. 28 from 10AM to 3PM Sept. 28 and 1 to 4PM Sept 29 at Naper Settlement – 523 South Webster St. Naperville / The Weed Ladies Fall Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society volunteer group. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Admission to the Weed Ladies Fall Sale is free. Please enter Naper Settlement at the main entrance and inform the Guest Services Team that you are attending the Fall Sale.</p><p><b>Century Walk Tours Every Day</b> / Around the Clock – Daylight / The recently published 88-page Naperville Century Walk Public Art Guide to more than 50 locations featuring local stories with public art by renowned artists is now available at the Naperville Art League Gallery, Naper Settlement, Hotel Indigo and the Naperville Municipal Center. Pick up a free copy today. Then take a self-guided free-winding tour throughout downtown.</p><h2>Saturday</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2217mi_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2217mi_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="796" ></figure><p><b>Public Safety Open House</b> / 10AM – 2PM / Naperville’s Public Safety Campus – 1380 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / The Public Safety Open House is an event the entire community will enjoy while gaining valuable safety information for their families, neighborhoods and workplaces. Join the Naperville Police and Fire Departments for this annual family-friendly, fun-filled day featuring safety demonstrations, crime and fire prevention information, food trucks, activities and giveaways! View a complete list of planned activities on the Public Safety Open House webpage. FREE Admission.</p><p><b>Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate</b> / 10AM / Don’t miss the fall edition of the Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre, 2135 CityGate Lane, on Sat-Sun, Sep 28-29 (10AM-4PM both days). Free admission and plenty of parking both days.</p><p>Reserve a Table at <b>Mesón Sabika</b> / Find a choice in dining rooms and private spaces at Mesón Sabika to sample Spanish tapas and delicious sangria for lunch and dinner every day. Located just west of downtown Naperville at 1025 Aurora Avenue, Mesón Sabika has been serving the community since 1990. Built in 1847, the historic mansion with eight air-conditioned dining rooms is set in a beautifully landscaped four-acre estate, providing a welcoming sight with plenty of parking for lunch, dinner, special events, benefits, weddings, meetings and family gatherings throughout the year.</p><p><b>Enjoy Every Day at Quigley’s Irish Pub</b> / Quigley’s Irish Pub is located at 43 E. Jefferson Ave in downtown Naperville / Quigley’s Irish Pub features live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The pub also offers a variety of spaces for all types of special events and fundraisers. Meanwhile, stop by for honest pub fare and a cold pint in the cool pub EDAQ, Every Day at Quigley’s. Patio is open for lunch, dinner and beverages, weather permitting. (WSI Quiz Night returns at 7PM Tues., Oct. 1. Compete in teams of up to eight individuals for fun &amp; silly prizes!)</p><h2>Sunday</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1cHvek_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1cHvek_0vlyLe6C00" width="696" height="471" ></figure><p><b>Happy 125th Anniversary to Veterans of Foreign Wars</b> / Established on September 29, 1899, Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrate and new street signs help tell the story along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville! Members of this city’s VFW and Auxiliary are certain to plan opportunities to recognize the 125th anniversary throughout the year, always mindful that a proud group of W.W. I &amp; W.W. II veterans came together on January 9, 1944, to establish the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. Those charter members voted to name the local VFW in honor of native Napervillian and W.W. I hero Judd Kendall. </p><p><b>Rumba Sunday Brunch at AltaVida</b> / 10AM to 3PM / Housed in a 10,000 square-foot, multilevel complex at 16 W. Jefferson Ave., AltaVida features three distinctive floors, unveiling the sights, sounds, and tastes of sensational cultural expression with inspired music, food and drink of Barcelona, Havana, Old San Juan, Guadalajara, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. AltaVida is open daily.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4fW6zU_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4fW6zU_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="873" ></figure><p><b>Oktoberfest at Peanuts Bar &amp; Grill</b> / noon to 7PM / Come down to Peanuts Bar &amp; Grill in Downtown Naperville on Sunday, September 29 for a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy a brat and great company. All donations will benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans, supporting local veterans and their families.</p><p><b>Fiber Art Divas Show Reception at Naperville Fine Art Center &amp; Gallery</b> / 2PM / The Fiber Art Divas group presents its annual “Elements of Innovation” art show now through Oct. 12, 2024, at the Naperville Fine Art Center &amp; Gallery, 508 N. Center St. On display are more than 35 original pieces including art quilts, wearable art, felted wool creations, beadwork, embroidery, weaving, AI design, and more. Some items will be for sale. The show reception will be 2 to 4PM on Sun., Sept. 29. Techniques used by some of the artists will be demonstrated in the classroom. Refreshments will be served. </p><h2>Looking for additional events and so on?</h2><p><b>Check PN’s recently updated event link</b> <b>to find more concerts, entertainment and local happenings. Plus, event planners can post upcoming things to do. Find the “EVENTS” link available 24-7 on the navigation bar.</b></p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3eqt7q_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3eqt7q_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="886" ><figcaption>Signs around town are reminders that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Lock it or lose it. Always be a Crime Stopper. If you see something suspicious, say something. Call 9-1-1. Always remember to watch out for children, cyclists and all pedestrians. The speed limit in Naperville is 25 mph unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure><h2><b>Every day…</b> <b>Dine Naperville!</b></h2><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1D81K2_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1D81K2_0vlyLe6C00" width="696" height="457" ><p><b>Did you know? Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House is celebrating 20 years in downtown Naperville now through September 30 with specials every day.</b></p><p><b>Downtown Naperville</b> <b>features plenty of other things to do all month, too. Take a stroll to discover all that’s new and coming soon.</b></p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0xSKPg_0vlyLe6C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0xSKPg_0vlyLe6C00" width="1200" height="835" ><figcaption>The Farmer’s Plaza at Eagle Street marks a popular spot to begin the Riverwalk and to learn about the city’s deep rural roots. Note the plow-topped monument that features many farm families who contributed to the Riverwalk, a linear park that celebrated its first 43 years on Sept. 7, 2024. Come experience the sights and sounds that lead to shopping, dining and entertainment in downtown Naperville. Cheers to autumn leaves! (PN Photo)</figcaption></figure><h2><b>Every day…</b> <b>Visit Naperville!</b></h2></div></body>

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Things to do around Naperville this weekend: September 27-29

Brats at Kreger’s / 10AM to 3PM Fridays and Saturdays at Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus – 606 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60563 / Stop by for lunch, conversation and camaraderie. Let Bill know that you know his wurst is the best, especially for weekend grilling this season and plans for upcoming get-togethers.