June is Just Ducky on Water Street

Ducks, Ducks, Ducks – W are lucky to be hosting three artist rendered ducks on Water Street for the Summer.  Weather permitting on Friday June 6th at 11am, spectators will gather for the rubber duck race in the DuPage River to benefit the Riverwalk Foundation. Stake out your viewing spot and then join us for lunch in one of our may fabulous restaurants.  The Downtown Naperville Alliance is also sponsoring a decorated mini rubber duck scavenger hunt hidden in stores throughout the Downtown. Happy hunting!

A few tickets remain for the  Summer Wine Walk through Downtown on Sunday June 8th at noon and ends around 4 pm on Water Street. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for details.

Father’s Day weekend brings back the Vintage Car Show on Jackson Street on Saturday June 14 from 9 am til noon. Our restaurants will be happy to host your Dad and family  all weekend with great specials for Brunch or Dinner. Make reservations fast.

Santo Cielo has already announced their Father’s Day brunch buffet with classics, arranchera (skirt steak), pollo asado, BBQ ribs, raw bar, burritos, tostadas, sweets and complimentary cocktail for Dad with proof of child! Plus the greatest view of Downtown Naperville!

NEW this year- River Sounds will bring live music to Jaycees Park adjacent to Water Street on Tuesday evenings beginning June 17 from 6:30-8:15. Then patio diners will be in for something completely different- live acoustic instrumental and vocal music from a boat on the river from 8:15-9:30 pm. We suggest you make a dinner reservation soon!

SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen continues to deliver the fun with Sunday Funday $9 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s every Sunday. Don’t miss the Whispering Angel Rose River Soiree on June 6 from 4-6 pm. Enjoy complimentary rose tasting samples from a 6-liter bottle using Vcanter. We hear rose towers are making a comeback too. Stop in to see what that’s all about!  The Wine Bar continues to host Trivia Wednesdays, Tasting Thursdays and live music on Friday evenings.  And check out their Frank Family Wine Dinner on June 12th in the Reserve Room. Visit SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen for details and reservations.

Our patios at Quiubo , Vasilis Mediterranean, Blue Sushi Sake Grill and SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen are open and rocking the sunshine or moonlight while you enjoy a variety of award winning dishes and summery cocktails from around the globe.

Custom roasted coffee, sweet treats for breakfast and beyond and gourmet sandwiches are available all day at Sparrow Coffee.  And don’t miss Ben & Jerry’s world renowned scoops, cones, sundaes, and catering!

Headed to the ball park or looking for the perfect gift for your grad, sports fan or kiddo? Your answer is Pro Image Sports. Featuring a wide variety if classic and unique hats, jerseys and all manner of souvenirs for many of your beloved sports teams AND regional colleges and universities, in sizes from kids to adult. Trading cards and collectables too!

Stop in to Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique for a fun custom candle-making experience for Gals, Couples, Grads or Dads. Sea Love is also the place for  DYI Gift Baskets- or have them curate one for you, with 15% off each boutique item you chose to include. Lots of great items for beach lovers, glam girls, hippie friends, locals, moms and guys!

Speaking of glam, Solaia Luxury Salon and Spa is offering an Unlimited Summer Pedicure Pass to use as often as you like from June 1- Aug 31 which includes Signature and Experiential pedis, Express 30-minute Maintenance and polish changes.  Also get a free Signature Pedicure with the purchase of any Gel-on Extensions Full Set.

Mark your calendar now for our Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair returning on Sunday July 13 from 10 am-5 pm., featuring artists and craftspeople from throughout the region.  The DuPage Children’s Museum is bringing us sidewalk chalk artists to work with families on street murals. And enjoy the hot and swinging music of the Pete Ellman Quintet. This event coincides with the Downtown Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale being held July 10-13.