The Naperville FunTimes
Hi Naperville parents 👋
Welcome to the very first issue of Naperville FunTimes!
If you’re anything like most parents in District 203 or 204, the question pops up every week:
“What should we do with the kids this week?”
Instead of searching Facebook groups, Google, and local event calendars, this newsletter will deliver 3 fun, simple things to do with your kids in Naperville each week.
Activities are always:
• Local (Naperville or nearby)
• Kid-friendly (ages 3–12)
• Easy for busy families
Plus: I always try to include a FREE kids meal option with the activities so you don’t have to worry about cooking dinner that day…
Let’s jump into this week’s picks.
Family Pick #1
🌎 Family STEM Night - Gravity Galore
What keeps us all from floating away? Gravity! Learn all about this physical force at Family STEM Night. Defy gravity during a surface tension experiment and construct an invention to save humpty dumpty in a riveting egg drop! This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 11 and their caretaker.
📍 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St, Naperville
📅 March 19 @ 6pm
💵 $8
Why kids love it:
Hands on learning fun
Easter themed (egg drop)
Parent tip: Before the activity, check out the playground with your kids that is on-site at the Naper Settlement
Family Pick #2
Free Public Stargazing: Naperville Riverwalk
Come stroll through Naperville’s beautiful Riverwalk Park and see some amazing views through our telescopes – for free! Local volunteers often host public astronomy nights near the Naperville Riverwalk, where families can look at the moon, stars, and planets.
📍 Dandelion Fountain, Naperville Riverwalk
📅 March 21 @ 7:30pm
💵 FREE
Why kids love it:
Looking through real telescopes
Seeing craters on the moon
Feeling like little astronauts
Best for ages 6+.
Parent tip: Bring binoculars for the kids to get them excited for the big telescopes while they are waiting to get their turn.
Family Pick #3
STEM Adventure Day
Kids get to build, experiment, and play with science activities at Kiddie Academy of Naperville.
📍 2828 Patriot's Lane, Naperville, IL 60563
📅 March 21 @ 10am
💵 Free event, Registration required (click here)
Why kids love it:
Mini engineering challenges
Hands-on science experiments
Building and problem solving
Perfect for curious kids ages 4–11.
FREE Kids Meal Tip: Denny’s at Fox Valley Center Dr is only 5 min away and offers FREE kids meals for two children with the purchase of an adult entree of $6 or more from 4pm to 10pm.
Until next week,
The Naperville FunTimes