This Week in Naperville

Farmstead volunteer morning: Volunteers can help control brush during a work session from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Riverview Farmstead Preserve on Book Road, south of Hassert Boulevard. Register at www.reconnectwithnature.org.

Kite Fly: The Naperville Park District’s annual Kite Fly, with professional kite flying demonstrations, a family flying area, games, live musical entertainment and food trucks, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.

Élan Showcase: Élan Dance Company will hold a free showcase featuring lyrical, jazz, hip hop and modern dance at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.

Picnic in the Park: Naperville Public Library will host “Picnic in the Park” at 10:30 a.m. Mondays from June 5 to Aug. 7 at the Wagner Family Pavilion, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive. The event features an all-ages family storytime and puppet show. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Retro Movie Mondays: The Naperville Public Library will host Retro Movie Mondays featuring movies from the 1970s and earlier at 1 p.m. Mondays from June 5 to Aug. 28 at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Rainbow Storytime: Rainbow Storytime, featuring books, songs and activities that promote families in the LGBTQ+ community, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Family Game Night: Family Game Night will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Attendance is limited to the first 50 participants. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

James Comey book event: Former FBI Director James Comey will talk about and sign copies of his book, “Central Park West,” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the Yellow Box Theater, 1635 Emerson Lane. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.

Gardener program: The Naperville Community Gardeners Club will host a presentation on biomimicry and climate resilience at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. For more information, go to www.napervillecommunitygardeners.club/

Evening on the Riverwalk: A family storytime and puppet show will be presented at 7 p.m. every Tuesday between June 6 to Aug. 8 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater next to the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Children can drop their stuffed animals off for a sleepover at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., and then pick them up the next day at 11 a.m., when a story, crafts and a slideshow of their stuffed animal’s activities will be presented. The event is limited to 20 children. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Picnic on the Riverwalk: A family storytime and puppet show will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays between June 7 and Aug. 9 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater next to the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Chalk the Walk: Children can decorate sidewalks at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Architecture Walking Tour: A walking tour featuring the architecture of Naperville from the 1800s to today will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, starting at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.

Evening in the Park: The Naperville Public Library will host “Evening in the Park” at 6 p.m. Thursdays from June 8 to Aug. 10 at the Wagner Family Pavilion, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive. The event features an all-ages family storytime and puppet show. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.

Chicago’s LGBTQ History: An online lecture presented by John D’Emilio featuring stories from Chicago’s LGBTQ history will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Register for a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.

Municipal Band concert: The Naperville Municipal Band will perform its “Familiar Tunes” concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Community Concert Center in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. For more information, go to www.napervilleband.org.

Fix it Friday: Bernina of Naperville will teach participants how to mend, hem and upcycle jeans during Fix it Friday at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.

Members Only Night: DuPage Children’s Museum will host a Members Only Night featuring activities related to bubbles from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the museum, 301 N. Washington St. Register at www.dupagechildrens.org.

“Gypsy:” Brightside Theatre will present “Gypsy” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $28 to $33. For more information, go to www.brightsidetheatre.com.

Used Book Collection Drive: The AAUW Naperville Area will host its used book and media collection drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. For more information, go to naperville-il.aauw.net.

Home Selling 101: A lecture on staging and selling your home will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.

Saadia Faruqi book event: Saadia Faruqi will talk about and sign copies of her book, “Rani’s Remarkable Day,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.

Family Campout: A family campout will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, to 9 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at Knoch Knolls Picnic Grove, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. The event features S’mores, a twilight hike with a naturalist and a night of camping. Register at www.napervilleparks.org.

Concerts in Your Park: Superchair Band is the featured entertainer at Naperville Park District’s Concert in Your Park free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Queensbury Greens, 1520 Brookdale Road. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.