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Christmas spirit can be found in abundance at Naper Lights, which features an array of holiday lights and displays set up in and around the Water Street district in downtown Naperville. (Naperville Sunrise Rotary)

NaperLights and Holly Jolly Days set the stage for the Naperville holiday season

December 1, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

Two holiday staples sure to make the Naperville season bright are Naper Lights and Holly Jolly Days.

Among the attractions making up the Holiday Parade of Lights in downtown Naperville are the floats festooned with lights and decorations. The annual event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Naperville in partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance, will be held Friday night. (Rotary Club of Naperville)

Naperville’s annual Holiday Parade of Lights steps off Friday night

November 25, 2025 at 12:52 p.m.

Floats, holiday lights and the big man in red will all appear Friday night as part of Naperville’s annual Holiday Parade of Lights.

Visitors walk through the "Festival of Lanterns" installation at the Morton Arboretum Illumination holiday lights display Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Lisle. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ holiday light show highlights nature, landscape

November 21, 2025 at 5:43 a.m.

"Illumination: Tree Lights" returns for its 13th season, featuring 20 light displays set to music along a fully ADA-compliant trail running through the arboretum’s gardens and tree-filled landscapes in Lisle.

Catrinas pose at the second annual Dia de Muertos event in 2024. This year’s Dia de Muertos, being held Saturday at Naperville's Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, will include a Catrinas and Catrin contest. (Hector Magallanes)

Dia de Muertos to be a joyful Naperville celebration of those who have gone before us

October 28, 2025 at 11:27 a.m.

Día de Muertos: Celebrating Community and Life, a family friendly gathering for Day of the Dead, is set for Saturday in Naperville.

Actors/zombies Brett Brock and Jennifer Cole wander the streets of downtown Elgin at last year's Nightmare on Chicago Street. (H. Rick Bamman/for The Courier News)

Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago Street has lots of new surprises, and a Friday night pre-event party too

October 23, 2025 at 10:53 a.m.

Nightmare on Chicago Street began as a Halloween street festival with music, props and zombies; now it's one of Elgin’s top events.

A 15-foot werewolf offers the perfect backdrop for photos during Howlin' at the Moon, Naper Settlement's annual adults-only Halloween party being held Friday and Saturday at the Naperville history museum campus. (Naper Settlement)

Halloween fun for adults only planned for Howlin’ at the Moon

October 21, 2025 at 1:57 p.m.

This weekend there’s a Halloween event just for grownups -- Howlin' at the Moon is set for Friday and Saturday at Naper Settlement.

Naperville artist Paul Kuhn's gargoyle sculpture, the centerpiece of a "graveyard" set up outside the Martin Mitchell Mansion, is a big draw for photo-takers at Naper Settlement's All Hallows Eve. This year the family-friendly Halloween event will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Naperville history museum campus. (Naper Settlement)

Get ready to get your scare on at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve

October 16, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

All Hallows Eve, a swanky-spooky Halloween party for kids and grownups alike, returns to Naperville's Naper Settlement this weekend

Comic/actor Paul Reiser will be bringing his comedy standup act to College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Oct. 17. (College of DuPage)

Actor/comic Paul Reiser promises a ‘silly, fun’ evening for those who take in his MAC show

October 13, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

Paul Reiser says he'll deliver a night of politics-free, feel-good comedy when brings his standup act Oct. 17 to College of DuPage.

One of the highlights of Naperville's annual Oktoberfest is the beer stein-holding contest. The last man or woman who can keep their arm elevated wins. (Naperville Heritage Society)

It’s not fall without Naper Settlement’s annual Oktoberfest, a tradition since 2009

September 30, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.

Naper Settlement has held an Oktoberfest since 2009 — it’s one of the outdoor museum’s signature events. This year’s will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 3...

Every year the artists presented as part of Elgin Fringe Fest are a surprise to the organizers, who choose them via a random lottery. (Elgin Fringe Festival)

Elgin Fringe Fest returns this week with array of art, music, comedy and out-there shows

September 22, 2025 at 6:37 p.m.

Elgin’s anything-goes performance festival returns for its 12th year this week at several venues in downtown Elgin.

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