Special Events
Special Events

Over the course of a year, the Department of Public Works is responsible for setting up work zone barricades for 90 special events, like Last Fling and the Memorial Day parade. This amounts to 5,000 devices set up annually.

The End of Summer
The End of Summer

Naperville's annual Last Fling is a festival that celebrates the end of summer and the onset of fall through music, food and family friendly activities.

Festivals and Parades

Naperville is home to a number of annual festivals and parades attracting people both local and from nearby cities and states.

  1. Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Show 2026 

    Discover unique creations from local Chicago-area artists at an exhibition featuring fine art, live jazz music and children's activities along the downtown waterfront.

    Downtown Naperville
    135 Water St.
  2. River Sounds - Returns! 

    River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.

    Jaycees WiFi Park
    120 Water St.
  3. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  4. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  5. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  6. River Sounds - Returns! 

    River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.

    Jaycees WiFi Park
    120 Water St.
  7. River Sounds - Returns! 

    River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.

    Jaycees WiFi Park
    120 Water St.
  8. River Sounds - Returns! 

    River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.

    Jaycees WiFi Park
    120 Water St.
  9. Naperville Neighborly Days 

    This annual block party, formerly known as Old Naperville Day, is a community celebration that returns after a two-year hiatus due to the downtown Washington Street Bridge Repairs.

    Downtown Naperville
    8 W Chicago Ave
  10. River Sounds - Returns! 

    River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.

    Jaycees WiFi Park
    120 Water St.
  11. Saints Peter & Paul Homecoming Fest 2026 

    A celebration of Saints Peter and Paul’s 1846 origins! Saturday, Aug. 22 (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.).

    Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
    36 N Ellsworth St
  12. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  13. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  14. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  15. Last Fling Labor Day Parade 

    The Last Fling Labor Day Parade starts its journey through Downtown Naperville at 10am on Monday, September 7, 2026.

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  16. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave