Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Park District Police have started collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2025 DuPage County Toys for Tots program at seven drop-off locations until December 13—Chief Steve Schindlbeck noted the community's 15-year support, while donations must avoid stuffed animals and toy weapons and monetary contributions can be made online. Naperville News 17
- ➤ A local photographer and a pastor are organizing a peaceful 'No Kings' protest in downtown Naperville this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The protest will start and end at the Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle St.) and will include speeches, a DJ set, and a march to the Washington Street bridge to protest what they see as authoritarian policies. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Tickets for the Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Home Tour, Holiday Market and Tea are on sale to support local community programs. The event will feature a preview on December 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $60 tickets and the main day on December 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Judd Kendall VFW Post—shoppers can enjoy market items and homemade treats. Positively Naperville
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Trick-or-Treat at Safety Town
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Naperville Safety Town — $15 family donation plus a food item — Celebrate Halloween safely with trick-or-treating and activities for kids.
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Dine, Drink, Dance! at Danny's Pub
7-11 p.m. — Danny's Pub & Grill — No cover charge — Dance to live music by The Cave Dwellers, a Chicago original garage band since 1964.
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Bar Fogo Wine & Wagyu Event
Evening — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Ticket prices vary — Indulge in a night of exquisite steak and VIK wine pairings.
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Riverview Farmstead Lantern Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Experience life on the prairie by lantern light with stories from the 19th century.
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