We’re Screaming for Ice Cream, Food and Fun on Water Street

April kicks off with a free cone, at Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day on Tuesday April 16 from noon until 8 pm. The event benefits the Naperville Humane Society.  Enjoy your old favorite or new ice cream love. Buy a raffle ticket for $1 for the cause.  In addition to cash donations, Ben & Jerry’s will be collecting items for the Humane Society including  Kitten canned pate fancy feast – no fish; Kitten Science Diet Chicken in dry kibble form; Non clumping cat litter; Bleach; Liquid laundry soap; Soft Dog Treats -made in U.S.A only.

Shake off winter and get a refresh for spring at Solaia Luxury Salon and Spa, with the new Trifecta Relaxation Treatment for 30 minutes of bliss. New facial promotions, lash lifts, lots of new services! Visit the webpage for details.

Speaking of Spring, you’ll be inspired with new seasonal menus at SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen, also still hosting Tuesday Dining for a Cause, Wednesday Trivia and  complimentary Tasting Thursdays as well as a 5-course Hall & Walt Wine Dinner on April 18.  Register on their website today!

Santo Cielo’s breathtaking views are only enhanced by Tiki Tuesdays featuring vintage spirits and tropical cocktails, and Ladies Night Thursdays featuring select martini specials.  Quiubo is featuring new cocktails, zesty lunch bowls and a continually changing array of new tacos…and is sure to be breaking out good stuff for Cinco de Mayo as well.  Don’t miss brunch and fresh new cocktails for morning and evening now offered on weekends at both places and Vasilis Mediterranean, which will also have specials for Greek Easter on Sunday, May 5th.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill offers Vegan Sushi Tuesday with 25% off vegan maki and 50% off premium cold sake bottles. Check out All Day Happy Hour on Sundays too! Yum!

Looking ahead, April showers bring May happiness on our street.  Along with the tulip riot, May 4th will bring out the Force from a galaxy far, far away, as costumed characters celebrate all things Star Wars on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am.  It’s all free and the street will be closed so there will lots of room to meet all your favorite heroes and grab plenty of fun photos. This is an event for fans young and old who hold the movies dear. Don’t miss it!

May also means Mother’s Day and reservations for brunch and dinner will be going fast.  Elements at Water Street at Water Street will offer three seatings for an elegant and elaborate brunch buffet featuring carvery, seafood, pasta station, charcuterie, entrees, and desserts accompanied by French champagne. Kids will enjoy their own buffet.  Open bar and a selection of wines and beers complete you day. Valet parking available. For full menu and reservations visit the website or call Brie at 630-496-8249 x 23. Seats go fast!

Mother’s Day ala carte offerings, brunch and dinner specials are offered to Mom’s party at SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen, Santo Cielo, Quiubo and Vasili’s.  Don’t wait to make reservations and look forward to strolling the Riverwalk and taking in the flowers before or after your meal!