Prizewinning art fills the gallery, farmers market summer fest, food truck rally and movie night, and more. 
Happy Friday, Naperville. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Naperville Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Energy vote could lock in coal power for 20 years, flags will honor Vietnam veterans at Rotary Hill, and prizewinning art fills the gallery — catch up here.
State-level stories: Legislation targets low reading rates and career pathways, wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings, and a converted shipping container farm supplies campus dining halls — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Learn casting, knot tying and fish identification
- Touch trucks and mingle with officers
- Explore family-friendly climate art and demos
- Meet principal and families over coffee
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Getaway: Need a break from Naperville’s sauna-like summer? Check out these indoor escapes that keep you chill. From wind tunnels to AC-blessed Victorian manors, you’ll forget the heat outside.
Business: Think Illinois is all deep-dish pizza and sub-zero temps? It’s home to 32 Fortune 500 giants raking in over $600 billion, more numbers than you can shake a calculator at. Check out the full corporate lineup.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Anderson’s Bookshop is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🧱 Budding Builders @ Romeoville Branch Library | Friday (8/1) at 9:30am – Tiny hands, big ideas. This playful half-hour session is all about stacking, snapping, and shaping those early motor skills into something awesome. Kiddos aged 2-5 get the space (and blocks!) to build their imagination while grown-ups sip coffee and call it “educational.”
🖼️ 15 Years Poster Show @ If These Walls Could Talk | Friday (8/1) at 7:00pm – Nothing says community spirit like 15 years of Alley Art Festival posters lining the walls of If These Walls Could Talk. Come ogle everything from Jenn Byrne’s sketch to Solange Henson’s latest masterpiece, then pat yourself on the back for knowing all the inside jokes.
This weekend
🍅 Farmers Market Summer Fest @ Naperville Farmer’s Market | Saturday (8/2) at 7:00am – Grab your reusable tote and swing by Summer Fest at the farmers market, where vendors are offering sweet deals faster than you can say farm-to-table. Expect sun-kissed peaches, kid-friendly crafts, and that small-town charm that makes your neighbor’s corny jokes almost endearing.
🎳 Lucky Launch Party @ Lucky Strike Naperville | Saturday (8/2) at 12:00pm – Naperville’s newest playground opened with free bowling, $10 in arcade credits, and complimentary snacks that might actually outshine your aunt’s casserole. Grab the crew, snag photo ops, sip from the full bar, and tag your strike on Insta for a shot at prizes.
🚚 Food Truck Rally & Movie Night @ Fox Valley Mall | Saturday (8/2) at 4:00pm – Ditch dinner duty and head to the mall for a pop-up food truck parade, local vendor stalls, and enough kids’ activities to tire out even the sugar fiends. Then sprawl on your blanket and catch a family flick under the stars, sans critics.
🏊♂️ 2025 Naperville Sprint Triathlon | Sunday (8/3) at 7:00am – Think your pool workouts have prepared you for open water chaos? Dive into the Centennial Beach Triathlon, where a 375-meter swim turns into 22K of rolling hills and a 5K sprint. Plus Duathlon, Aquabike, and a kid-friendly course. Part competition, part therapy, all bragging rights.
👟 Shoe Fest Pre-Party 2025 – Sunday Family Funday @ Two Brothers Roundhouse | Sunday (8/3) at 12:30pm – Think your kid’s spaghetti-fueled energy can’t go up a notch? Bring the whole crew to Aurora’s Two Brothers courtyard for tunes from Old Shoe and Covington Groove, local vendors, merch giveaways, discounted presale tickets. Kids five and under get in free, rain or shine.
🕌 Naperville Halal Fest | Sunday (8/3) at 3:00pm – Grab a seat at Frontier Park for Naperville’s Halal Fest, where global halal bites elbow their way past handmade crafts, vibrant dances, and kids’ art stations. Think world-flavors with hometown charm, perfect for anyone who likes their culture served with a side of casual fun.
Next week
👮♂️ National Night Out @ Brookdale Pool Racquet Club | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:00pm – This is Naperville’s annual National Night Out, your perfect excuse to actually chat with the neighbor who always mows their lawn at dawn, while devouring pierogi and comfort bites. Think block party camaraderie, local heroes on hand, and zero speed limits on small talk.
❓ WSI Quiz Night @ Quigley’s Irish Pub | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:00pm – Nothing says midweek adulthood like battling your friends over trivia at Quigley’s in downtown Naperville. First Tuesdays are reserved for four rounds of brain teasers, belly laughs, and prizes that prove your useless knowledge finally pays off. Bring your A-game, or just your witty banter.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Stolp Island Block Party @ Stolp Island – 5 pm
- 8/2 Destination Asia Festival @ Morton Arboretum – 9 am
- 8/2 Kashmir @ Two Brothers Roundhouse – 8:30 pm
- 8/3 Shoe Fest Pre-Party @ Two Brothers Roundhouse – 12:30 pm
- 8/3 Potters with Len and John @ Potter’s Place – 4 pm
- 8/3 New Philharmonic @ McAninch Arts Center – 6 pm
- 8/5 OPUS Youth Chamber Concert @ Morton Arboretum – 6 pm
- 8/5 Open Mic Night @ Bryan’s American Grille – 6:45 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Naperville edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Kimberly Zahand (Keller Williams North Shore West)
Sunlight pours through the two-story foyer, bouncing off fresh paint and newer carpet while an open staircase leads to four roomy bedrooms. The primary suite pulls out all the stops with a spa-inspired bath, and the main level’s sun-drenched family room is anchored by a statement fireplace. Downstairs, the finished basement doubles as a play zone, movie den, and home gym, with a bonus room ready for whatever the day demands.
Out back, a saltwater pool and lush landscaping turn the yard into a private resort. All this sits minutes from Whalon Lake, DuPage River trails, and downtown Naperville, right in the heart of the coveted 203 School District.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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