Good morning, Naperville.

Families attended the fourth annual Heroes and Helicopters event at Frontier Park today despite the heat; state representative Janet Yang Rohr said the event showcased local first responders and community vendors, and Superior Air Med landed its EC135 helicopter to let kids explore emergency vehicles—promising a return for a fifth year.

Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Registration required — Get fresh air and help your community with seed collection activities.

American Legion Golf Outing 2025

10 a.m. — Tamarack Golf Club — Sponsorships available — Support local veterans while enjoying a day of golf with community impact.

Homecoming Fest 2025

2-10 p.m. — Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School — $5-10 adults, $2 seniors/children — Celebrate 179 years of history with live music, food trucks, and family fun.

Community Conversations Grand Finale

11:30 a.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of diverse community storytelling and insights in this engaging finale.

The Acoustic Circus Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic pop/rock covers from talented local musicians featuring classics from Mellencamp to the Eagles.

Author Event with Christine Brown Woolley

7 p.m. — Anderson's Bookshop — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the release of Sister Wife, a memoir about faith, family, and finding freedom.

Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10k

8:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Danada Forest Preserve — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of the trails in this exciting half marathon and 10K run.

Charity Car Show

12-4 p.m. — Noon Whistle Brewing — $20 registration for show vehicles — Enjoy a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles while supporting a great cause.

Daaa Kickoff Potluck

7 p.m. — Noon Whistle Brewing — Bring a dish to share — Celebrate the season opener with potluck dishes while cheering on the Bears.

Bar Fogo - National Caipirinha Day

Celebrate the flavors of Brazil — 5 p.m. onward — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Reservations recommended — Enjoy handcrafted caipirinhas and mouthwatering Brazilian dishes.