It’s Make Plans Monday, and we’ve got you covered with a roundup of upcoming Naperville-area events taking place over the next two weeks.
Nov. 11 – Naperville Healing Field of Honor Veteran’s Day Observance at Rotary Hill, 440 Aurora Ave. at 11 a.m.
Nov. 11 – Between the Lines Veterans Day Reception at Schoenherr Art Gallery, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 13 – The Morning Show presented by NCTV17 at The Matrix Club, 808 Rt. 59, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nov. 13 – Crafternoon: Felt Pie Garland at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space limited to first 20 participants.
Nov. 13 to 16 – Weed Ladies Winter Sale at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. See website for times.
Nov. 14 – IllumiBrew at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Nov. 14 – Explore the Sound at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., at 7 p.m.
Nov. 14 – Riverview Farmstead by Lantern at Riverview Farmstead Preserve, S. Book Rd., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration required.
Nov. 15 – November Birding Hike at Whalon Lake, 1480 Royce Rd, at 9 a.m.
Nov. 15 – Blast Off with DCM at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 15 – NCC Faculty Recital Series – Piano Trio at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 – First Division Museum Guided Tour at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 15 and 16 – Holiday Open House Weekend in downtown Naperville.
Nov. 15 to Jan 3 – Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle.
Nov. 16 – Echoes of the Past by DuPage Symphony Orchestra at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 – Keeping it Reel Film Series: Future Council by Naperville Neighbors United at The Matrix Club, 808 Rt. 59, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov. 17 – Jazz Big Band Fall Concert at the Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18 – Community Blood Drive sponsored by Will County Commissioner Julie Berkowicz, at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 18 – Crafternoon: Felt Pie Garland at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space limited to first 20 participants.
Nov. 18 – Astronomy Fundamentals: Getting Started with Astrophotography by the Naperville Astronomical Association, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 19 – Holiday Tree Lighting at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 19 – 360 Youth Services Friendsgiving at Busy Butternut, 1701 Quincy Ave., #20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19 – Craft Around the World at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S Naper Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 19 to Jan. 4 – Ice Rink & Cocoa Cabanas at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 20 – Wind and Percussion Fall Studio Recital at North Central College, Wentz Concert Hall, 2035 S Naper Blvd., at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 20 to Jan. 18 – The Rink at Block 59, 404 Illinois Rt. 59. See website for times.
Nov. 20 to Dec. 21 – Georgiana and Kitty – Christmas at Pemberley, at Playhouse Theatre, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Thurs. to Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.
Nov. 21 – Kids Night Out – Gobble Gobble Fun at Fort Hill Activity Center, 320. W. Jackson Ave., at 6 p.m.
Nov. 21 – North Central College Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert at Wentz Concert Hall, 2035 S Naper Blvd., at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21 – Are you ready for it? A Taylor Experience at Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21 to 29 – Christmas at Cantigny Light Show at 1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23 – Holiday Craft Show hosted by Bright Star Events, at Center Park, Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 22, 24-26 and 29 – Nature Discovery Days – All About Evergreens at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls. Rd., Mon. to Wed. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 – Wickedly Popular Christmas Light Show at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 24 to Dec. 19 – Letters to Santa Mailbox in downtown Naperville, South Main St. and West Jefferson Ave.
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