Positively Naperville

We just had our BIG celebration. And what a celebration it was! Hundreds of Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) friends came together to enjoy an afternoon of music, food, games and more. The smiles, the laughter, the overwhelming friendliness. People of all ages and backgrounds coming together to share in the power of recreation, connection and belonging.

Ever since I was little, I’ve loved watching the night sky. On special nights of the year, my dad would wake me up, and we’d throw a blanket on the driveway. Together, we’d lie there and watch the stars fly by. At school, the teachers would take us out, and we’d sit on the pavement to watch a solar eclipse. But with the rarity of these lunar and celestial events, I grew fasci...

Above / Naperville’s Central Park has been chosen as the site for the first Naperville Possibility Festival Oct. 11-12, 2026. In fact, KidsMatter, Alive Center, Inside Out Club and Go Brewing are collaborating to plan one of four Possibility Festivals nationwide. The event will be free of charge to youth. Space is limited.

KidsMatter Report

Looking for the best things to do in Naperville this Weekend? From downtown dining, shopping and live music to relaxing walks along the Riverwalk, seasonal events and family-friendly attractions, Naperville, Illinois, offers plenty of ways to make the weekend memorable. Whether you’re planning a date night, a day out with the kids or a quick local getaway, this guide highligh...

When we are a certain age, we can recollect images of bingo games attended by older people. Occurring in a stuffy church basement or VFW Hall, we may or may not remember the sounds and smells of the paper cards, plastic chips, the roller cage that contained the balls from which each lucky number got pulled. And if you are old, you remember the cigarette smoke that hung over t...