halal fest, veggie fest, hydrangea bloomania, 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: Naperville plans telecom data hub on old Alcatel Lucent land, hooks thousands at its halal fest, and marks a hometown thesis turned novel release — catch up here.
State-level stories: Fair coupons let visitors get free nights in state parks, Clarendon Hills Little League advances to Williamsport, and more students qualify for free meals — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Enjoy farm-fresh dinner supporting Marie’s pantry
- Shop local vendors while enjoying bluegrass
- Trace a plum’s journey through community
- Join monthly meeting to shape senior services
- Survey waterways while collecting invasive crayfish
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Agents: Scrolling through endless listings can make your head spin… these top realtors in Naperville know exactly how to steer you to your dream home.
Gardening: Say goodbye to rock-hard peaches in February and hello to garden-fresh flavor all year with these Illinois essentials. From spring asparagus to winter squash, they’ll turn your backyard into a flavor factory.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. Real-life proof hacks work with your messy, beautiful life, and these sustainable organization tips prove it.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Floral Glory Design arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎮 Roblox Studio Bootcamp @ Valhallan Esports Training | Friday (8/8) at 12:00pm – Five days. One epic transformation. Your kid (ages 7–17) goes from player to creator in this hands-on Roblox Studio bootcamp. From building islands and mastering coin drops to adding jaw-dropping lighting effects, this is the ultimate launchpad into game design glory.
🎬 A Night at the Movies: Freaky Friday | Friday (8/8) at 8:15pm – Nothing says summer like watching the 2003 Freaky Friday under the stars. Drag your lawn chair, spread out a blanket, and endure Jamie Lee Curtis swapping bodies with her teen daughter in this classic body-swap comedy, free fun and questionable hairdos included.
This weekend
🇯🇵 Hokusai Japan Fest @ McAninch Arts Center | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – Patio weather calls for a daylong jaunt into traditional Japan, free to wander, with koto serenades, sumo demos, giant brush calligraphy, and archery that won’t leave you riding a horse afterward. Fuel up on sushi, mochi donuts, yakitori, and wagashi, ticketed art exhibit extra.
👗 Adult Prom – Forever Young | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Nothing beats reliving high school glitz without the homework stress. Pull out your sparkliest dress or tux, then toast at the open bar, refill at the buffet loaded with Italian beef, and dance to DJ Draztik J between photo booth shenanigans and crowning Prom royalty.
🎤 Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience @ The Forge: Lemont Quarries | Saturday (8/9) at 6:30pm – Nothing says summer like cranking “Cold as Ice” at Lemont Quarries with a local beer in hand. This high-energy Foreigner tribute band nails every riff, from “Juke Box Hero” to arena-sized choruses, so dust off your air guitar and stake out a lawn spot.
🌸 Hydrangea Bloomania @ The Growing Place | Sunday (8/10) at 10:30am – Swing by Montgomery Road for a free crash course on hydrangeas and learn which variety will make your garden look purposeful, not just planted. Then roam our Learning Gardens at your leisure, soaking up over 15 types without someone breathing down your neck.
🥦 Veggie Fest @ Danada South Park | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00am – If you need a reason to drag your crew to Lisle beyond “it’s free,” head to Danada South Park for the 15th Veggie Fest. With hundreds of veggie vendors, live tunes, guilt-free demos, yoga, and kids’ crafts, kale never looked so fun.
🚴 28th Annual Rotary Ride | Sunday (8/10) at 6:30pm – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your bike, here it is. Three scenic routes, SAG support that shows up, and mid-ride snacks to fuel your bragging rights, plus lunch at Commissioners Park. All ages welcome, every pedal stroke helps local charities.
Next week
♟️ Adult Chess Group Drop-In @ Indian Prairie Public Library | Monday (8/11) at 5:00pm – Whether you’re plotting queen sacrifices or still figuring out which piece is the bishop, this drop-in chess group is your move. No pressure, no checkmate anxiety — just good old brain-boosting fun with fellow chess fans.
🌠 Perseids in the Preserves @ Whalon Lake | Monday (8/11) at 8:00pm – Nothing beats spotting a Perseid streak across a pitch black sky, especially while wrapped in your most questionable camp blanket. Swing by the preserve after dark with a chair and snacks, then roast the world’s slowest marshmallow by the fire.
🃏 Pinochle Club @ Romeoville Branch Library | Tuesday (8/12) at 9:30am – Shuffle up and deal! This free club welcomes new and seasoned players alike for a couple of laid-back hours of pinochle fun. All the cards are provided — just bring your game face (and maybe a backup plan if you’re rusty on the rules).
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Radio Gaga @ The Forge – 6:30 pm
- 8/8 Summer in the Parks Concerts @ Naperville Community Concert Center – 7 pm
- 8/8 Flannel Junkies @ Town Bar – 8 pm
- 8/8 80’s & 90’s Rap with DJ Bryce @ Hollywood Casino Aurora – 9 pm
- 8/9 Good Charlotte @ Bolingbrook Golf Club – 11:15 am
- 8/9 Modern Legacy @ Potter’s Place – 8:30 pm
- 8/9 Happy Together Tour @ Paramount Theatre – 7 pm
- 8/9 Anchors Away @ The Piazza – 7 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).
Listed by: Diane Anderson (Baird & Warner Fox Valley – Geneva)
A sweeping staircase sets the stage for 4,700 square feet of custom quirks, from a sun porch and four fireplaces to a secret-worthy laundry chute. The main floor owner’s suite comes with its own fire-glow and a four-season room that feels like a private treehouse. Entertaining gets easier with a wet bar, dual powder rooms, and a kitchen built for midnight snacks or holiday feasts.
Upstairs, three oversized bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill bath offer plenty of space to sprawl. The finished lower level is ready for game nights, craft projects, or a full-on in-law takeover, complete with a kitchenette and workshop. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac with a 3+ car heated garage, hot tub, and a roof that laughs at the weather.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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