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.

June 16 – Crafternoon: Perler Popsicles for Pride, Nichols Library,  200 W. Jefferson Ave., 2 p.m to 4 p.m.

June 16 – Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series at Millennium Carillon Moser Tower, 8 p.m.

June 17 – Craft Around the World at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

June 17 – Arbor Evenings – Queensville at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

June 18 – Golden Days (Adults 55+) Lunch & Learn: Naperville in World War II at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

June 18 – Picnic with the Animals at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, 5:30 p.m.

June 18 – Kayak Kollege at Whalon Lake Royce Rd., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

June 18 – Naperville Municipal Band Summer “Big Band Concert” at Central Park, 55 Concert Lane, 7:30 p.m.

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

June 18 to 21 – The Producers at Bright Side Theatre, 31 S. Ellsworth St. See website for performance times.

June 19 – Paint The Culture by Beautifully EmpowHERed, 1701 Quincy Ave., Unit 11, noon to 4 p.m.

June 19 – The Reptile Show at Block 59, 404 Illinois Route 59, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 19 – Crafts for Conservation at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

June 19 – Naper Nights – Aretha Franklin and Sly and the Family Stone Tribute bands at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., at 6 p.m.

June 19 – Firefly 3K Fun Run at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 8 p.m.

June 19 to June 28 – Summer Place Theatre presents Guys and Dolls at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. See website for times.

June 20 – 5th Avenue Farmer’s Market at 200 E. 5th Ave., 6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 20 – Morning Yoga at Wagner Pavilion, 95th St. Community Plaza, 8 a.m.

June 20 – Vintage Car Show at Downtown Naperville along Jackson Ave., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 20 – Abraham Lincoln Association Summer Symposium at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Rd., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 20 – Mess Fest at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 20 – The Great Decoding Escape Room at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m.

June 20 – Blues, Brews, and BBQ at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, Noon to 3 p.m.

June 20 – Naper Nights –  AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne Tribute bands at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., at 6 p.m.

June 21 – Jazz Fest at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

June 21 – Speakeasy Escape Room at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., at 2:30 p.m.

June 16 – Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series at Millennium Carillon Moser Tower, 8 p.m.

June 24 – Crafternoon: Perler Popsicles for Pride at Naper Blvd. Library 2035 S. Naper Blvd.,1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

June 24 – Arbor Evenings – Whiskey Road at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

June 25 – Puzzle Swap at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

June 25 – Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., at 5:30 p.m.

June 25 –  Naperville Municipal Band Creature Features Concert at Central Park, 55 Concert Lane, 7:30 p.m.

June 26 – Foam Party at Block 59, 404 Illinois Route 59, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

June 26, 27 – Petals, Ponds & Pathways, A Garden Walk to Benefit Mental Wellness at multiple Naperville Gardens, Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 26 to 28 – The Producers at Bright Side Theatre, 31 S. Ellsworth St. See website for performance times.

June 27 – 5th Avenue Farmer’s Market at 200 E. 5th Ave., 6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 27 – Solar Saturday with Naperville Astronomical Association, at Naperville Riverwalk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

June 27 – Bike to the Barn by Naperville Outdoor Alliance at Green Valley Forest Preserve, 23W171 Hobson Rd., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 27 – DuPage Symphony Orchestra at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

June 27 – Candlelight: Tribute to Abba at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., 8:30 p.m.

June 27, 28  – Fine Art & Artisan Fair by Naperville Woman’s Club at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 28 – West Suburban Symphony “The People’s Music” at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., 4 p.m.

June 28 – Concerts in Your Park – Ashwood Park, 4603 Chinaberry Ln., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

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