5 THINGS TO DO | Summer 2025
- Glancer Magazine
- May 28, 2025
- 2 min read
Start Planning the Best Summer Ever!
Looking for summer plans? From sipping craft beer at the Naperville Ale Fest to dining under fireworks on Lake Michigan or exploring the charm of Lake Geneva, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music and dazzling displays at Taste of Oak Brook or browse unique finds at Wheaton’s French Market!
1. Naperville Ale Fest
NAPER SETTLEMENT • JULY 12
NAPERVILLE–The 2025 Naperville Ale Fest – Summer Edition will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 12pm to 5pm, and will feature over 100 unique craft beers and some of the area’s favorite food trucks.
Situated on the grounds of the Naper
Settlement, with downtown Naperville as a backdrop, it's the ideal setting to experience craft beer.
2. Fireworks Dinner Cruise
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
CHICAGO–Experience an unforgettable evening aboard the Chicago Premier Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan. Indulge in a gourmet plated dinner, enjoy live DJ entertainment, and marvel at breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline. End the night in awe of Navy Pier’s dazzling fireworks display. A luxurious celebration awaits you!
3. Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway
SHOP, DINE, BOAT & MORE!
LAKE GENEVA–Discover seasonal fun, events, and more in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin featuring Geneva Lake and a beautiful downtown shopping and dining area. Plan your summer adventure just 1.5 hours North of Naperville– but first, be sure to visit online to download the digital Visitors Guide and Map of the Lake Geneva Region or to have one sent to you. There’s so much to see, do, and fall in love with—start your Lake Geneva journey today!
4. Taste of Oak Brook
OAKBROOK POLO CLUB • JULY 3
OAK BROOK–Back for 2025, presented by Wintrust! Join us July 3 for the annual celebration featuring live music,
exceptional cuisine, a drone show, and breathtaking fireworks display sponsored by CD Peacock.
5. Wheaton French Market
APRIL-OCTOBER • SATURDAYS • 8am-2pm
WHEATON–The Wheaton French Market returns! This popular outdoor market run by Bensidoun USA is styled after the quaint outdoor markets of France, offering fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and much more. Vendors often change throughout the season, so visitors will find different items each week.
