SUNDAY
Special Needs Night: Families with special needs members can swim at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Cost is $4 at the door or free with membership. For more information, go to centennialbeach.org.
Concerts in Your Park: OMT will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Gartner Park, 524 W. Gartner Road. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
TUESDAY
Children’s Lunch Hour: Miss Jamie from the Farm will perform at Naperville Park District’s free Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment series at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
World of Harry Potter: Former United Kingdom resident Claire Evans will talk about real-life locations from the Harry Potter movies in a virtual lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. To receive a Zoom link, register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Shelby Mahurin book event: Author Shelby Mahurin will talk about her book, “Gods and Monsters,” in a virtual book event with author Alexandra Bracken at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Go to www.andersonsbookshop.com to obtain a ticket.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Harry Potter puppet show: A Harry Potter-themed story and puppet show will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the Riverwalk Amphitheater near the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
THURSDAY
Band concert: The Naperville Municipal Band will present a free concert, “Happy Feet,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. A bake sale will be hosted by the Congregation Beth Shalom. For more information, go to www.napervilleband.org.
FRIDAY
Harry Potter Birthday Party: A virtual Harry Potter birthday party with group games and trivia will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 30. The event is for children in third to fifth grades. To receive a Zoom link, register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Lymphoma Research Walk On: The Walk On fundraiser for lymphoma cancer research in memory of former Naperville Park District Riverwalk Manager Chuck Papanos will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court. A dedication ceremony for a garden in Papanos’ honor will be held at noon Friday just west of the Grand Pavilion. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org or email walkonforchuck@gmail.com.
Outdoor ‘Goonies’ screening: “The Goonies” will be shown for free at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Naperville Park District’s 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
Festa Italiana: A new event, Festa Italiana, will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 30; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 31; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Italian culture, music, food and vendors will be featured. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
SUNDAY
Naperville Sprint Triathlon: The 14th annual Naperville Sprint Triathlon will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave. For more information, go to www.napervilletri.events.
Concerts in Your Park: Serendipity Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
