Community Corner
5 Great Things to Do in Naperville This Thanksgiving Weekend
Every Thursday Patch posts our top picks for weekend entertainment and fun in Naperville.
1
Little Friends Parade of LightsWhere: Downtown Naperville
When: Sunday, December 1 - 5 p.m.
Part of the Hometown Holiday celebration, the Little Friends Parade of Lights features a spectacular display of lights, festive floats and Santa's arrival in celebration of the busy holiday season. For more information or further event details, please contact Renee Miklosik, Manager of Special Events and Volunteerism, at rmiklosik@lilfriends.com or call 630-355-6533.
2
Washington Street Holiday MarketWhere: 47 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 120, Naperville
When: Friday through Sunday
Downtown Naperville shops Room 363 and Little Luxuries come together to host a unique shopping experience during Naperville’s Hometown Holidays celebration. The Washington Street Holiday Market brings together nearly 40 unique vendors in the space formerly occupied by Restoration Hardware at 47 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 120. (Entrance on Washington Street, parking in garage behind.)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 4PM-9PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: 9AM-9PM
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: 10AM-4PM
Join us for the Grand Opening Kick-Off, Friday, November 29 at 4pm, for special eats, treats and a head start at snapping up the one-of-a-kind finds these vendors have to offer.
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3
Small Business Saturday
Where: Naperville
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Don't forget to shop local this Saturday throughout Naperville and support the city's small businesses. Check out Downtown Naperville's website to find small business deals happening this weekend.
4
Goldfish Swim School Naperville Fall FestWhere: 1688 Quincy Avenue, Naperville
When: Saturday, November 30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fall in full swing! Take a break from the crisp weather with family swim, a festive craft, apple cider and donuts. For more information/RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/194345197399392/?fref=ts
5
Poinsettia Christmas Celebration
Where: Lizzie's Garden 24254 W. 111th St., Naperville
When: Saturday, November 30 - 9 a.m.
The greenhouses are bursting with brilliantly colored poinsettias all ready to help ring in the Christmas Holiday season. We will have a full availability of all colors and sizes of poinsettias as well as holiday cyclamen, azaleas, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, Paperwhites, ivy, and much more.
Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies as you browse. A musical duet will be featured from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours are available free throughout the day. We will be raffling off a huge poinsettia at the end of the day. Families are welcome. The color makes a beautiful backdrop for photographs and Christmas cards.
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