Look for plenty of dazzle as Downtown Naperville begins its annual holiday light display beginning November 2. Between November 6 and 25th look for those Naperville Sunrise Rotary elves to begin decorating the Water Street neighborhood with tens of thousands of lights and holiday figures, all synched to music and set to light up the street from 4-10 pm through New Year’s Day.
NaperLights will feature the massive Great Tree anchoring Jaycees Park, the perfect spot for Santa’s lighted throne and the giant teddy bear just waiting for kid photos. Lighted candy canes and gift boxes will add sparkle to the trees and greens bedecking the sidewalks, and animated figures will charm visitors on either end of Water Street. Santa will be holding court on select Friday and Saturday evenings weather permitting, and those ever-popular 3-D viewing glasses will be back, distributed on weekends by Rotary volunteers.
Happy Hour is back! Don’t miss new food and drink specials at all our restaurants! So many new flavors for fall and the holidays from Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Plank Kitchen in Hotel Indigo, Quiubo, Santo Cielo, SixtyFour Wine Bar & Kitchen, and Vasili’s Mediterranean.
Visit shops and restaurants throughout downtown for Open House Weekend November 15-16 to soak up the holiday decor and get a jump on holiday deals while supplies are plentiful. You’ll find fun holiday gifts at Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique (grab your friends in town to make beautiful custom scented candles too) and plenty of fan gear at Pro Image Sports. Gather the friends and fam Tuesday of Thanksgiving week for SixtyFour Wine Bar’s Friendsgiving Trivia, featuring the beloved TV show Friends.
November 27, shop Black Friday bargains, then join the kiddos for Downtown Holiday Glow, a free fun evening as downtown gets merry and bright! Enjoy roaming performers and face painters, free hot chocolate and festive giveaways. And keep an eye out around 5 p.m.! Santa will be making a special drive through downtown in his red pickup truck. Then join us at one of our award-winning Water Street restaurants for a festive family meal.
Then Saturday and Sunday, Shop Small, enjoying all our small, locally owned businesses on Water Street. And this year, there’s even more reason to shop small! Look for a special Shop Small Passport, opportunities to win Downtown Naperville Gift Cards and other holiday surprises throughout the weekend!
Don’t forget your pre-holiday relaxation and refresh at Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa. And they offer gift cards for everything from a new cut and color, luxurious mani-pedi or spa facial to couples massages! How perfect is that! And if you’re flagging after all that shopping, stop by Ben & Jerry’s for their over-the-top hot cocoa or a scoop of your favorite, or Sparrow Coffee for the best cup of coffee you’ll ever enjoy, plus a unique sweet treat!
Reserve NOW for Elements Santa Brunch on Sunday December 20th with two seatings available — 9 am and 12 noon. Adult pricing $59++ and Child pricing (under 12) $39++. Enjoy festive photos with Santa, a North Pole Kids Workshop, popcorn and movies, a savory brunch and a special sweets and pastry table. CALL 630-717-2800 or email [email protected]. Reservations will fill up fast!
Tickets are also available now for the December 3 evening Holiday Wine Walk to benefit Little Friends. Get tickets at Downtownnaperville.com.