Good morning, Naperville.

During Thanksgiving weekend, Naperville will host community events including a family-friendly Turkey Trot on November 27 at Naperville Central High School at 8AM and a dazzling light display from 4 to 10PM along Water Street—the Holiday Parade of Lights on November 28 at 7PM and other activities like live music, Paint and Sip sessions, and festive trolley tours will offer more options for all ages.

Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2025

8 AM — Naperville Central High School — Registration fee applies — Run fast and eat later at this festive Thanksgiving tradition.

3iii Season 9: The Ultimate Musical Showdown

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Refunds available — Experience the epic musical competition where semifinalists compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Christmas Family Event

3 PM — Downtown Naperville Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities in charming Downtown Naperville.

Naperville North vs. Addison Trail Basketball Game

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Addison Trail High School — No entry fee — Watch a thrilling non-conference high school basketball matchup between local rivals.

How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel

Naperville author Taylor LaVonne invites local readers to an evening celebrating women’s sports, storytelling, and empowerment through fiction. The event, titled “How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel,” will take place on December 10, 2025, from 6–8 PM at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville.

Joy & Light Celebration

12-3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Step into the magic of the season with a festive community celebration.

WordPress Naperville Monthly Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Free event — A gathering for WordPress enthusiasts to share knowledge and skills in web design and development.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience enchanting Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.