Downtown Naperville

08/26/2026

🐾 It’s (almost) your LAST CHANCE to enjoy the Dog Days of Summer in Downtown Naperville! 🐾

Our 24 painted pups + one very special cat 🐶🐱 won’t be hanging around much longer! They’ll be heading to their forever homes right after Labor Day weekend, so come downtown this week and weekend to see them all!
And the voting? It’s paw-and-paw! 🐾 Take a stroll, pick your favorite and cast your vote!

🐾 24 Dogs
🐱 1 Cat
🗳️ Voting ends THIS SATURDAY — VOTE HERE: https://downtownnaperville.com/events/summer-painted-sculptures-return/
⏰ Sculptures leave after Labor Day weekend

While you’re here, make a day of it — shop, grab lunch or dinner, stop for a treat and see how many of our colorful four-legged friends you can find. 🛍️🍦🍹
Come see ’em before they’re dog-gone! 🐶❤️ Thank you to our wonderful sponsor businesses, shown on the map below!

08/25/2026

Bonci USA opening this Friday!! 22 E. Chicago! 🍕❤️🇮🇹

HERE WE ARE. YOU WANTED IT, YOU GOT IT.
BONCI is officially in Naperville.
Our soft opening is happening this week, and the big moment is almost here…
GRAND OPENING THIS FRIDAY AT 4 PM
Come discover Bonci’s Roman-style pizza by the slice, made for sharing, discovering, and coming back for more.
📍 BONCI Naperville
22 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
📞 630-615-8670
Naperville, we’re ready for you. See you Friday

08/24/2026

Six weeks. A whole lot of music. A floating stage. A few curveballs from Mother Nature. 🎶

That’s a wrap on River Sounds 2026.

Thank you to the incredible artists, everyone who showed up (and kept showing up!), and the SECA Commission for helping us bring live music to some unexpected places in downtown Naperville.

We’re already thinking about 2027. 👀

What did you love? What should we bring back—or try next?

Until then, one last look at a pretty great summer of River Sounds. 💛🎶

08/24/2026

Wishing you a beautiful week from Downtown Naperville! ☀️💦💙

Blue skies, sunshine and the Riverwalk looking especially pretty this Monday morning. Come see us, take a stroll, grab a coffee, do a little shopping or stay for lunch.

Here’s to a great week ahead! ☀️🌿

08/23/2026

Ready to hit the ground running?

Whether you run, walk, or just want happier feet, Naperville Running Company can help you find the right fit.

Even better, you can use your Downtown Naperville Gift Card when you shop!

Stop in, lace up, and hit the streets of Downtown Naperville.

08/23/2026

☀️ Yup, it’s maybe the prettiest day of the year! (Happy Sunday). 👍
Head to Downtown Naperville today! 🌺💐
Start with BRUNCH! 🍳🐣🥚Here’s where: https://downtownnaperville.com/news/where-to-brunch/

08/21/2026

Good morning & Happy Friday from Downtown Naperville! 👋☀️

Know this man? This is Jim Moser, one of the visionaries and driving forces behind the creation of our beautiful Naperville Riverwalk.

It’s a great reminder that the Downtown Naperville we love today didn’t just happen. ❤️ Generations of dedicated people dreamed big, planned ahead, invested in our downtown and worked together to make it so special.

So take Jim’s wave as your weekend invitation! 👋 Walk the Riverwalk. Shop. Dine. Grab an ice cream. Stay awhile.

And support the businesses that keep Downtown Naperville thriving today. ❤️ Happy Friday, Naperville! ☀️ - downtownnaperville.com

08/19/2026

🍷 Fall plans? Consider this the one you don’t want to miss. 🍂
The Downtown Naperville Fall Wine Walk is coming soon … Sunday, September 13 - and tickets are on sale NOW!
Sip your way through Downtown Naperville, discover great wines, enjoy the energy of downtown and make an afternoon of it with your favorite people. 🍷🍁
This is one of those grab-your-friends, get-your-tickets-and-make-a-day-of-it kind of events.
✨ Wine
✨ Downtown Naperville
✨ Fall vibes
✨ A Sunday afternoon well spent
Don’t wait - get your tickets now and join us for the Fall Wine Walk!
🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-naperville-fall-wine-walk-tickets-1995030409660?aff=oddtdtcreator
Benefitting Naperville Woman’s Club and presented in partnership with Arranmore Events.