Special Events
Special Events

Over the course of a year, the Department of Public Works is responsible for setting up work zone barricades for 90 special events, like Last Fling and the Memorial Day parade. This amounts to 5,000 devices set up annually.

Festivals and Parades

Naperville is home to a number of annual festivals and parades attracting people both local and from nearby cities and states.

  1. Naperville Women’s Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair 

    Join the Naperville Woman's Club at Naper Settlement for the 66th annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair, featuring over 100 unique artists, family activities and live entertainment.

    Naper Settlement
    523 S. Webster Ln.
  2. Naperville Women’s Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair 

    Join the Naperville Woman's Club at Naper Settlement for the 66th annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair, featuring over 100 unique artists, family activities and live entertainment.

    Naper Settlement
    523 S. Webster Ln.
  3. Naperville Community Fireworks Show 2026 

    Celebrate Independence Day with a free public fireworks display featuring free parking at the park complex and Neuqua Valley High School.

    Frontier Sports Complex
    3380 Cedar Glade Dr
  4. Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Show 2026 

    Discover unique creations from local Chicago-area artists at an exhibition featuring fine art, live jazz music and children's activities along the downtown waterfront.

    Downtown Naperville
    135 Water St.
  5. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  6. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  7. Park After Dark 

    Park After Dark returns to downtown Naperville July 17–19 for a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art experiences and community entertainment.

    Naperville Community Concert Center
    104 E. Benton Ave.
  8. Naperville Neighborly Days 

    This annual block party, formerly known as Old Naperville Day, is a community celebration that returns after a two-year hiatus due to the downtown Washington Street Bridge Repairs.

    Downtown Naperville
    8 W Chicago Ave
  9. Saints Peter & Paul Homecoming Fest 2026 

    A celebration of Saints Peter and Paul’s 1846 origins! Saturday, Aug. 22 (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.).

    Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
    36 N Ellsworth St
  10. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  11. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  12. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  13. Last Fling Labor Day Parade 

    The Last Fling Labor Day Parade starts its journey through Downtown Naperville at 10am on Monday, September 7, 2026.

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  14. Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling 

    The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!

    Downtown Naperville
    174 Jackson Ave
  15. Naperville Sister Cities International Festival 

    The Naperville Sister Cities International Festival brings together the rich cultural traditions of our global community.

    Naperville Central Park
    104 E. Benton Avenue
  16. Sister Cities International Festival 

    The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation invites you to our 6th annual Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Central Park in Naperville!

    Central Park
    104 E Benton Ave