🎉 The Naperville FunTimes

Issue #12 • Friday, May 29, 2026 • Fun for Naperville Families

You Asked. Naperville Parents Answered. 🤩

A few weeks ago we asked Naperville parents on Reddit where they really take their kids — not the obvious stuff, but the real gems. You delivered in a big way. Thirty-plus comments, dozens of spots, and a handful of hidden gems we honestly hadn’t heard of before. We couldn’t be more grateful.

This week’s issue is built entirely from your recommendations. Every pick below came straight from the Naperville parent community — real suggestions from real families who actually live this stuff. We’ll be featuring more Reddit gems in upcoming issues too, so keep an eye out!

🆕 This Week’s Top 3 Family Picks

Greene Valley Forest Preserve — A 190-Foot Hilltop With the Chicago Skyline in Your Backpack!

Here’s a Naperville-area secret hiding in plain sight: Greene Valley Forest Preserve has a 190-foot overlook that, on a clear day, gives you an honest-to-goodness view of the Chicago skyline from the western suburbs. Pack a picnic, lace up your sneakers, and make the climb — it’s an easy enough trail that little legs can handle it, and the payoff at the top is genuinely jaw-dropping. Naperville parents on Reddit have been raving about this one as an underrated weekend tradition, and after one visit you’ll understand why. Wide-open skies, fresh air, and a view that makes kids feel like they’re on top of the world — all for free.

Naperville Library Adventurers Club — Your Kid’s New Favorite Club (And It’s FREE!)

Did you know the Naperville Public Library runs a tabletop RPG storytelling club for kids? Because multiple Naperville parents on Reddit definitely do — and they called it out by name. The Adventurers Club is a collaborative storytelling and roleplaying program for grades 3 through 6, held at both the 95th Street Library (3015 Cedar Glade Dr) and the Naper Blvd Library (2035 S. Naper Blvd). Kids build characters, go on quests, and develop creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a welcoming, guided environment. No experience with D&D or RPGs required — librarians lead the sessions and everything is age-appropriate and beginner-friendly.

Milliy’s Family Restaurant — Halal Uzbeki Cuisine, a FREE Kids’ Play Area & a Dining Experience Unlike Any Other in Naperville!

If you’ve never had Uzbeki food, Milliy’s is the perfect introduction — and Naperville parents on Reddit have been keeping this gem to themselves long enough. Milliy’s Family Restaurant serves beautifully spiced Halal Uzbeki and Mediterranean dishes in a warm, welcoming space on Rickert Drive in Naperville. But here’s the part that sets it apart from every other restaurant in town: there’s a FREE kids’ play area built right into the restaurant. Parents get to actually enjoy their food while the kids burn energy — which is basically the dream. The menu features hearty, flavorful dishes that are completely new to most local families, in the best possible way. Closed Wednesdays; open all other days 11 AM to 11 PM.

🍴 Kids Eat Free Deals This Week

Because the best family nights are the ones where the kids eat free — here are this week’s top deals near Naperville.

That’s a wrap on Issue #12 — the one built entirely by you, Naperville! A huge thank-you to every parent who jumped into our Reddit thread and shared your family’s real favorite spots. We still have more gems to feature in upcoming issues, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Until next Friday — get outside, make memories, and don’t forget the snacks. 💕

— The Naperville FunTimes Team