Good morning, Naperville.

Preschoolers at The Gardner School planted herbs and vegetables on Monday to support local food pantries.

The GardenWorks Project will donate the produce to help families in need (a hands-on effort to tackle food insecurity).

Naperville hosts a lively weekend with events for all.

An art contest for high school students runs Friday at Naperville Woman’s Club (14 South Washington Street), free shredding is available Saturday at Centennial Beach parking lot, and North Central Concert Winds hold a farewell concert Sunday at Wentz Concert Hall.

Naperville-based Mays Music Centre of Excellence will host the Fourth Annual Lift Every Voice Celebration at 3 PM Saturday, April 11 at Goodwin Auditorium on Benedictine University's Lisle campus.

The event honors gospel music (featuring choirs and Empress Dianne Williams) while ticket sales support music education programs.

North Central College offers a rich arts lineup in April, featuring music recitals, ensemble concerts, and the musical Rent across venues like Wentz Concert Hall and Pfeiffer Hall (ticket prices range from $7 to $35).

Neuqua Valley officials held a groundbreaking Tuesday to start a $96M renovation that will unite classrooms, labs, and support spaces (including a new turf field, fitness studio, and enhanced security).

Freshmen will return to the main building in the 2027-2028 school year, with construction set to finish by 2028.

The Naperville Fire Department warns that spring cleaning may increase fire risks, so residents must clean dryer filters, test smoke alarms, and check extension cords + keep flammable items away from stoves.

Private Lives by Noël Coward

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. — Meiley-Swallow Hall — Tickets $32 - $37 — Experience the witty chaos of rekindled romance in a classic comedy.

Tai Chi Walking: Find Your Balance

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. — Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy — Cost information not provided — Enhance your balance and confidence through mindful Tai Chi walking practices.

PUMA Naperville Women's Half Marathon & 5K

12 AM-12 PM — Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium — Registration required — Celebrate athleticism and community with a scenic half marathon and 5K in beautiful Naperville.

Fireside Chat with Best-Selling Author Dashka Slater

7-8:30 p.m. — Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library — Free entry — Engage in a thought-provoking discussion with NYT bestselling author on her book 'Accountable'.

Holistic Health Fair

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Early Bird tickets available — Explore natural wellness and holistic practices to enhance your well-being.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Rock Legends

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the magic of timeless rock anthems by Queen and more under candlelight.