SUNDAY
India Day: India Day celebrating Indian culture and heritage will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Rotary Hill, 440 Aurora Ave. The event features music, children’s activities, a fashion show, shopping and Indian folk, classical and modern dances. The annual parade will start at 4 p.m. at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. For more information, go to www.indiancommunityoutreach.org.
TUESDAY
Under the Sea party: Fish tales, songs, crafts and more for children ages 3 to 5 will be presented at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. The program is limited to 25 children and their caretakers. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
WEDNESDAY
Rinker Buck book signing: Author Rinker Buck will sign copies of his book, “Life on the Mississippi,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
THURSDAY
Third Thursday Thinkers: A preschool children’s program on crayons will be presented at the Third Thursday Thinkers event at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
Julia Child lecture: Leslie Goddard will portray cookbook author Julia Child in a Brown Bag Lecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The program will be presented both in person and via Zoom. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Rock ‘N’ Bead Photo Holder: Teens can make a photo holder with rocks, beads and floral wire in a craft class at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Downtown walking tour: A walking tour highlighting the west side of downtown Naperville, including stories of philanthropist Caroline Martin Mitchell, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, starting at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Ave. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
FRIDAY
Hummingbirds webinar: A naturalist will lead a webinar on hummingbirds at noon Friday, Aug. 19. Register for a Zoom link at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Chinese Storytime: Stories, songs and activities presented in Mandarin will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Naper Nights: Naper Nights will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Friday night features a Bruce Springsteen tribute band and Louisiana Party Music. Saturday there will be Eric Clapton and Steely Dan tribute bands. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for ages 4 to 12. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
SATURDAY
StoryWalk at the Riverwalk: The Naperville Public Library, Naperville Park District and DuPage Children’s Museum will present a StoryWalk, in which pages from a featured picture book will be posted along a designated path, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court. A craft kit will be provided at the end of the walk and the DuPage Children’s Museum will bring portable versions of their educational exhibits. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Anderson’s After Dark: Anderson’s After Dark, an evening to socialize with Chicago-area romance authors, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. The event will feature seven romance authors, games, food, drinks, giveaways and more. Obtain tickets at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
SUNDAY
Old Naperville Day Block Party: Downtown Naperville’s annual community block party will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Chicago and Washington streets. The event features food from Naperville’s eateries, a kids’ activity area, live music and more. Proceeds support DuPage Pads. For more information, go to www.oldnapervilleday.com.
