Visit Naperville – Make a Night of It

Columnists Latest news Local Business Visit Naperville – Make a Night of It By Julie Byrne - Sunday, November 8, 2026 Facebook X Linkedin Email Print There’s something special about planning dinner and a show. It’s a chance to get out of the house, spend time with family or friends and enjoy an evening together. Maybe it’s dinner at a favorite restaurant before heading to the theater, or coffee and dessert afterward. Either way, it’s something fun to look forward to as the weather gets cooler and the holidays approach. Naperville makes planning an evening easy, with plenty of free downtown parking, a wonderful selection of restaurants and live performances at North Central College. An added bonus during this time of year is seeing downtown Naperville come alive with holiday lights and decorations. Beginning in November, a stroll through downtown becomes part of the experience. November offers several performances worth checking out. Internationally recognized pianist Winston Choi performs at Wentz Concert Hall on Sat., Nov. 14. The annual Explore the Sound concert follows on Fri., Nov. 20, and the DuPage Symphony Orchestra performs Sat., Nov. 21. December brings more holiday music. On Sat., Dec. 12, Jim Brickman presents A Christmas Celebration at Pfeiffer Hall. That same evening, the Naperville Chorus and Pete Ellman Big Band present A Most Wonderful Time! at Wentz Concert Hall. On Sun., Dec. 20, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Splendors . Of course, choosing where to eat is part of the fun! Downtown Naperville has lots of restaurants, including one of its newest additions, The Belmont American Steakhouse. At Freedom Commons, Uncle Julio’s and The White Chocolate Grill both offer kid-friendly menus. Save room for something sweet! Enjoy a festive shake at JoJo’s ShakeBAR, a sweet treat at Lola’s Handcrafted Churros, chocolates and espresso at Le Chocolat du Bouchard, or a stop at Cookie Dough Creations. Just outside downtown, Butter and Batch and Dumont Creamery offer even more delicious options! Sometimes it’s nice to change up the usual weekend routine and do something a little different. A live performance is a great reason to make plans, try a new restaurant or visit a favorite spot. And with so much happening right here in Naperville, it’s easy to turn a simple evening into something special. For schedules and tickets, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show . Visit Naperville – Two Distinct Hotels, One Meeting Destination Facebook X Linkedin Email Print - Advertisement - Julie Byrne http://VisitNaperville.com Reach out to Julie Byrne, CVB Director of Sales, for information on local attractions and hotels at [email protected]. See DineNaperville.com and VisitNaperville.com, and follow on FB: @Dine Naperville and @Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IG: @visitnaperville and @dinenaperville, X: @Dine_Naperville, and @VisitNaperville. RELATED ARTICLES Columnists Lizzy’s Fund: How Full Is Your Cup? Columnists Grateful for Naperville Columnists WDSRA – The Lessons Learned Columnists KidsMatter 2 Us – Helping Teens Find Purpose and Connection Latest news Is Your Furnace Ready for Another Winter? Columnists Transitions – War, Myths and Friendship Columnists The Way I See It – Veterans Never Forget Columnists 00:01:14 Movies With Tarek – ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ City News Naperville Last Week in Review: Nov. 1–7, 2026 City News City of Naperville Announces New Director of Finance Columnists November Editor’s Notes Columnists Veterans in Touch – An Ode to Veterans Latest news Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 6–8 Culture /Arts Naperville Takes Its Place on the Monopoly Board / Reveal is Set for Nov. 12 at DCM Culture /Arts Community Holiday Luncheon is set for Dec. 24, 2026, at Chicago Marriott in Naperville LATEST NEWS Columnists Lizzy’s Fund: How Full Is Your Cup? Lizzy Talk - Sunday, November 8, 2026 Columnists Grateful for Naperville Sue Jelinek - Sunday, November 8, 2026