SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Jaycees’ Last Fling: The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling festival, featuring music, food and a carnival, continues Sunday and Monday, Sept. 4-5, on Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. For more information, go to www.lastfling.org.
MONDAY
Centennial Beach last day: A members-only adult float will be held from 9 to 10:55 a.m. and a public open swim from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave. For more information, go to www.centennialbeach.org.
Labor Day parade: The Naperville Labor Day parade, part of the city’s Last Fling fest, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday starting on Mill Street near Naperville North High School and ending on Porter Avenue at Naperville Central High School. For more information, go to lastfling.org/ParadeInfo.
TUESDAY
60 Years of the Beatles: John F. Lyons will talk about 60 years of the Beatles and their impact on the Chicago area in a lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. The program will also be presented via Zoom. Register for a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Lindsay Currie book signing: Lindsay Currie will sign copies of her book, “The Girl in White,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Chinese storytime: A storytime featuring stories, songs and activities in Mandarin will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., and 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
WEDNESDAY
Playscape Readers: A Playscape Readers children’s program on farms will be presented at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
THURSDAY
Mooncake Bath Bombs: Teens in middle and high school can make bath bombs inspired by the Mooncake mid-autumn festival at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Downtown Walking Tour: A walking tour of the west side of downtown Naperville will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, starting at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Ave. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
College search lecture: Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will hold a program on finding the right college at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The program will also be presented virtually via Zoom. Register at www.naperville-lib.org
FRIDAY
Soontornvat/Mlynowski book event: Christina Soontornvat and Sarah Mlynowski will sign copies of their books, “The Tryout” and “Best Wishes,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
A Night at the Movies: The animated children’s movie “Encanto” will be shown at 7:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
SATURDAY
Naper Pride Fest: The 2nd annual Naper Pride Fest will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Music, entertainment, food, kids’ activities, artisans and community booths will be featured. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
Bags tournament: A bags tournament and barbeque to raise funds for the Alive Center will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavillion, 912 Honorary Sindt Court. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Tapville Mobile Taproom will be selling craft beer and wine. Register at www.eventbrite.com.
Wet Exit Kayak Rescues: Certified instructors from the American Canoe Association will lead a workshop on wet exit rescues on kayaks at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Whalon Lake on Royce Road, west of Route 53, Naperville. Open to anyone 14 or older. Equipment will be provided but personal kayaks are welcome. Register at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Full Moon Paddle: Certified instructors will lead a full moon paddle of Whalon Lake from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, followed by a campfire. Equipment will be provided but personal kayaks are welcome. Whalon Lake is on Royce Road, west of Route 53, Naperville. Register at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Family Campout: A family campout featuring a naturalist-led twilight hike and s’mores around a campfire will be held from 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, to 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. Register at www.napervilleparks.org.
SUNDAY
Elena Armas book signing: Elena Armas will sign copies of her book, “The American Roommate Experiment,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
