NaperLights, a gift to the community by Naperville Sunrise Rotary and sponsors including Marquette Companies, Gerald Cares and Busey Bank, lights up Water street and Jaycees Park with lights, music and fun, through New Years Day. Santa meets kiddos on his lighted red throne Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 5-8 pm weather permitting. There are plenty of options for holiday photos including Foyo Plaza under the colorful archway, or at Jaycees Park on the Giant Teddy Bear or under the Great Tree. NaperLights is illuminated from 4:30 til 10 pm nightly. Don’t forget to snag some magic light viewing glasses free from Rotary volunteers on weekends.
Hurry to make your reservations for the December 3rd Wine Walk and December 7th Cookie Walk both organized by Downtown Naperville.
The Water Street Free Family Holiday Stroll follows the Cookie Walk on December 7 from 4-7 pm. Join us for Santa, Balloon Twister, Glitter Tattoo Artist, Strolling Holiday Trivia and a cheery elf handing out magic holographic viewing glasses. Free cookies and cocoa for kiddos. Sponsored by Marquette Companies and Busey Bank.
Family and friends will love to start their day at Sparrow Coffee, with custom roasts and a wide and delectable array of breakfast pastries, handhelds and sweet treats. After you’ve shopped for so much cool sports fan gear and gifts, plan a candle-making party at SeaLove Candle Bar and Boutique. You’ll blend your own scents while enjoying beverages and perusing lovely gifts. And if jewelry is on your list, don’t miss Naperville Jewelers, specializing in unique items for young and old, custom designs and expert repairs.
Plan your holiday gatherings at one of our unique party spaces, including Santo Cielo, SixtyFour – Reserve Room and Elements at Water Street at Water Street.
And don’t miss Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 or Noon at Elements at Water Street at Water Street. Enjoy a sumptuous brunch buffet with children’s menu, photos with Santa, lots of fun activities and a hot cocoa bar. Make your reservations by December 11th.
If you’re hosting our-of-town relatives or friends over the holidays, book them into the award-winning Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk, in the heart of Downtown with onsite parking and in walking distance of scores of boutiques and restaurants.
Stumped for gifts? All of our merchants offer gift cards and many have specials where you get bonus cards with purchase. A gift for you!