The weekend of July 10–12 offers several neighborhood options for shopping, dining and family-friendly outings across Naperville and nearby Aurora. Downtown businesses are staging their annual sidewalk sales and several long-established local spots will be open for regular hours and special offerings.
Downtown sidewalk sales and local merchants
Downtown Naperville shops are staging their multi-day summer sales, with retailers extending discounts and moving some merchandise outdoors so visitors can browse on the street. Organizers described the event as
“taking it to the streets.”The sale period runs Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, so the core weekend dates of July 10–12 provide the full experience for shoppers who want to stroll downtown.
Kreger’s Brats returns to Ellsworth
Kreger’s Brats and Sausage Haus will be serving on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 606 N. Ellsworth in Naperville. A local fixture since 1893, Kreger’s is offering a selection of more than 20 sausage flavors, fresh-baked buns, salads, pickles and desserts. Customers who prefer to pick up orders can call ahead to pre-order at (630) 355-4418. The shop highlighted its sauerkraut slaw as a suggested accompaniment.
Charity resale and donations nearby
Those looking to donate clothing or shop for bargains can visit Serendipity Resale Shop, which benefits Little Friends, Inc., a provider of services for people with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Serendipity is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at 461 S. Route 59 in Aurora. The shop accepts clean, quality clothing (winter items are especially useful at many times of year), household goods, bedding and jewelry during business hours.
Food and music in downtown Naperville
Quigley’s Irish Pub, at 43 E. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville, is open daily starting at 11 a.m. The pub schedules live music on weekday evenings, with regular performances noted for Thursdays and Fridays.
- What: Downtown Naperville summer sidewalk sales
- When: July 9–12 (weekend focus July 10–12)
- Where: Downtown Naperville; additional spots include 606 N. Ellsworth (Kreger’s) and 461 S. Route 59 in Aurora (Serendipity)
| Event / Business | Location | Hours (noted) |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sales | Downtown Naperville | July 9–12 |
| Kreger’s Brats and Sausage Haus | 606 N. Ellsworth, Naperville | Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (call (630) 355-4418 to pre-order) |
| Serendipity Resale Shop (benefits Little Friends, Inc.) | 461 S. Route 59, Aurora | Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Quigley’s Irish Pub | 43 E. Jefferson Ave., Naperville | Daily from 11 a.m.; live music Thurs & Fri |
Residents planning to visit downtown this weekend should expect increased foot traffic and outward-facing sales displays; parking and outdoor seating areas may be busier than usual. The mix of sidewalk bargains, longtime food vendors and weekly live music creates several low-cost, locally focused ways to spend a summer day in Naperville.
