What’s happening in the Naperville area this week

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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.

July 14 – Historic Trolley Tour at the Trolley Stop at Jackson and Eagle, Tuesdays all summer at 11 a.m.

July 14 – Story Time with Naperville Public Library at Block 59, 404 Illinois Route 59, 11 a.m.

July 14 – Farmers Market at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

July 14 – River Sounds at Naperville Jaycees WiFi Park, 401 South Webster St., 6:30 p.m.

July 14 – Summer Recital – Mitchell Stecker at Millennium Carillon, Rotary Hill at 7 p.m. 

July 15 – Craft Around the World at Naper Blvd. Library 2035 S. Naper Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

July 15 – McCormick House Guided Tour at Cantigny, 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 6 p.m.

July 15 – Arbor Evenings – Semple at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July 15 – Summer in the Parks – Classic Broadway at Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July 15 – CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band at Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, 7:30 p.m.

July 16 – Golden Days (Adults 55+): Outdoor Chair Yoga at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

July 16 – Boots & Bandanas: Western Flavor in a Wild Setting at Cosley Zoo 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, 5:30 p.m.

July 16 – Lone Star Heat at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

July 16 – Naperville Municipal Bank Concert – Dianne Hutchison’s 50th Anniversary at Central Park, 55 Concert Lane, 7:30 p.m.

July 16 – Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience at Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, 7:30 p.m.

July 17 –  Puzzle Swap at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

July 17 – Naper Nights Concert Series ZZ Top & The Doobie Brothers Tribute at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 17 to 19 – Park After Dark at Central Park, 55 Concert Lane

July 17 to Aug 2 – Rent at Summer Place Theatre, Naperville Central Auditorium, 440 W. Aurora Ave., Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. 

July 18 5th Avenue Farmer’s Market at 200 E. 5th Ave., 7 a.m. to noon 

July 18 – Touch-A-Truck at Dupage Children’s Museum, 301 N Washington St.,  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 18 – Styrofoam Recycling Collection Event at Route 59 Metra Station North Parking Lot, 475 Fairway Dr., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 18 – Tie-Dye & Bubbles: A Summer Family Event at Fry Family YMCA, 2120 W. 95th St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 18 – Latin Art Walk in Downtown Naperville, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

July 18 – Naper Nights Concert Series K-Pop Dance Party & Pop Hits by Dylan Chambers at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 18 – The Therapy Players – Silly in Napervilley at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave. Ste. 131,  8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

July 18 – Riverwalk Viewing with Naperville Astronomical Association, at Naperville Riverwalk, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

July 18, 19 – Walking Play – A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 4 p.m.

July 18, 19 – Sherwood’s Merry Mateys at McAninch Arts Center 140, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, 5 p.m.

July 19 – Voyage en France at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 19 – Speakeasy Escape Room at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.

July 19 – Concerts in Your Park: The Messengers at Winding Creek Park, 144 W. Bailey Rd. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

July 20Youth Voices: Busting Climate Myths in the Digital Age at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

July 21 – Julie Berkowicz Blood Drive at the Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

July 21 – Crafternoon: Seed Bean Mandala  at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

July 21 – Farmers Market at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

July 21 – River Sounds at Naperville Jaycees WiFi Park, 401 South Webster St., 6:30 p.m

July 22 – Arbor Evenings – No Limit at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July 22 – Bike Tour of the Gardens at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, Doors open at 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

July 22 – Summer in the Parks – Classic Broadway at County Lakes Park, 320 W. Jackson Ave., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July 22 – The Battle Alexander & Herring at Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, 7:30 p.m.

July 23 – Origins of Naperville Walking Tour at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m

July 23 – Naperville Municipal Bank Concert – Royalty with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra at Central Park, 55 Concert Lane, 6:30 p.m.

July 23 – Rock the Block with Whiskey Friends at Block 59, 404 Illinois Route 59, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

July 23 – The Barricade Boys at Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, 7:30 p.m.

July 23 – Riverwalk Viewing with Naperville Astronomical Association, at Naperville Riverwalk, 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

July 24 – Free Zumba Party in the Park at Wagner Pavilion 6:30 p.m.

July 24 – Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., 6:30 p.m.

July 24 – Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., 8:30 p.m.

July 25 5th Avenue Farmer’s Market at 200 E. 5th Ave., 7 a.m. to noon 

July 25 – Solar Saturday with Naperville Astronomical Association, at Naperville Riverwalk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 25 – 26 – Blooms and Botanicals Tattoo Fair at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle,  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 26 – History Hike at Cantigny, 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 2 p.m.

July 26 – Concerts in Your Park: Infunktious at Tall Grass Park, 3512 Grassmere Rd. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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