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, brought to you by Qamaria Yemeni Coffee.

June 3 – Kayaking: Just for Kids by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, at Herrick Lake, off Butterfield Road in Wheaton, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration required. 

June 3 – Evening on the Riverwalk presented by Naperville Public Library at Riverwalk Ampitheatre across Jackson Avenue from Nichols Library, from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 

June 3 – Naperville Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series, 443 Aurora Avenue, concerts start at 7 p.m. Repeats Tuesdays through August 19. 

June 4 – Picnic on the Riverwalk hosted by Naperville Public Library, at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

June 4 – The Conservation Foundation Book Club at McDonald Farm, Clow House, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  

June 4 Arbor Evenings at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Repeats Wednesdays through August 20. Tickets required. 

June 4 – Trivia Night at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

June 5 – July 17 – Artistic Alchemy presented by Arts DuPage at Schoenherr Gallery in the Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Free admission, check website for times.

June 5 – Downtown Naperville Architecture Walking Tour through Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration required. 

June 5 – Naperville Municipal Band Concert at Community Concert Center at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Continues Thursdays through August 14.

June 5 – Riverwalk Viewing of moon and night sky by the Naperville Astronomical Association at the Naperville Riverwalk, from 7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Free event.

June 5 – Sensory Cocktail Experience: Mezcal & Music at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, at 6 p.m. Registration required.

June 6 Riverwalk Duck Race hosted by Downtown Naperville Alliance, DuPage River near the Eagle Street Bridge and Covered Bridge, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

June 6 – National Donut Day – Free Donut at Stan’s Donuts, 408 S. Rt. 59, from 7 a.m. until supplies are gone.

June 6 – National Donut Day – Free Donut at Dunkin’, various locations, offer comes with any beverage purchase.

June 7 – Used Book & Media Collection Drive by AAUW Naperville at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, from 9 a.m. to noon.

June 7 – Tropical Nights Prom held by Naperville Jaycees at Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson Ave., from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 21 and older event, tickets required. 

June 7 Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets required.

June 7 – Blues, Brews, and BBQ at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets required. 

June 7 – Saturday Sun Sets Concert: Radio Gaga at Cantigny, in Tank Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

June 7, 8 – Cavalcade of Planes at Clow International Airport, 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 7, 13, 14 – Raksanna “Tabu” at Madden Theatre, 171 Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets required. 

June 8 – Collective Unity Farmer’s Market at Fox Valley Mall, Fox Park, 195 Fox Valley Center Dr., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 8 – Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk, check in at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main Street, from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets required.

June 8 – Music on the Farm presented by The Conservation Foundation at McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free event.

June 8 – Concerts in Your Park: Scarlett’s Fire presented by Naperville Park District at Queensbury Greens, 1520 Brookdale Road, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free event.

June 8 – Just for Kids Fishing Derby by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve, off Butterfield Road in Warrenville, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free event open to those 15 and under.

June 9 – Used Book & Media Collection Drive by AAUW Naperville at Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill Street, from 9 a.m. to noon.

June 11 Arbor Evenings at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Repeats Wednesdays through August 20. Tickets required.

June 12 – Kids Concert at Community Concert Center at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., concert starts at 7:00 p.m. 

June 12 – 14 AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale at Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill St. See website for times and first look ticket information.

June 13Firefly 3K at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle, at 8 p.m. Registration required. 

June 13 – Moonlit Movies: Elemental at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

June 13 – 29  Pippin presented by Bright Side Theatre, at Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. See website for times and ticket info.

June 14 – Saturday Sun Sets Concert: How Rude!, at Cantigny in Tank Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission free with purchase of parking.

June 14 – Firefly 10K at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle, at 8 a.m. Registration required. 

June 14 – International Day of Yoga by Mindful Meditation Yoga at The Matrix Club, 808 Illinois Rt. 59, 10 a.m. to noon. Free event.

June 14 – Steppin’ at the Mall at Fox Valley Mall, lower level by Macy’s,195 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

June 14 – Downtown Naperville Vintage Car Show along Jackson Avenue, from 9 a.m. to noon.

June 14 – Juneteenth Celebration by Naperville Neighbors United, on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. Free event but registration required.

June 14 – The Great Decoding Escape Room at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., multiple sessions. Registration required.

June 14 – Solar Saturday: Solar Viewing by Naperville Astronomical Association at Naperville Riverwalk, just west of the Dandelion Fountain, 9 a.m. to noon. Free event. 

June 15 – Jazz and Wine Festival at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, from noon to 7 p.m. Tickets required.

June 15 – ArtEast Dance Studio “Chinese Dance Gala” at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., at 3 p.m. Tickets required.

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