Memorial Day weekend in Naperville means sunshine, BBQs, and an extra day off with your favorite people. Whether you're hunting for kid-friendly events, outdoor adventures, or just an excuse to get out of the house — we've got you covered.
And while you're enjoying the fun, it's also a perfect time to pause and reflect on why this day exists: To honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.
Below, you'll find the best family events, activities, and meaningful ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in Naperville.
Family-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend Events in or around Naperville
Looking for Memorial Day weekend plans in Naperville? Here are events happening this weekend for families.
May24
🎪 Circus Vazquez is Coming to Fox Valley Mall! 🎪All Day
Fox Valley Mall
2 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, IL 60504
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
500 W. Jackson, Ave, Naperville
🐑House Tour: Springtime on the Farm
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Kline Creek Farm
1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
🚶Family Hike with a Naturalist
10:00 AM
Knoch Knolls Nature Center
320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565
🏌️Wonder Woods at Morton Arboretum
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
10:30 AM
95th Street Library
2244 W. 95th St., Naperville, IL 60565
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
11:30 AM
Naperville 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade, Naperville, IL 60564
🎶2025 Millennium Carillon Recital Schedule
12:00 PM
Millennium Carillon
443 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
📚Baby-Sitters Club Slumber Party
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Barnes & Nobles-Bolingbrook
631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
May25
🎪 Circus Vazquez is Coming to Fox Valley Mall! 🎪All Day
Fox Valley Mall
2 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - 500 W. Jackson, Ave, Naperville
🏌️Wonder Woods at Morton Arboretum
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
🐑House Tour: Springtime on the Farm
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Kline Creek Farm
1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
10:30 AM
95th Street Library
2244 W. 95th St., Naperville, IL 60565
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
🍺Live Music in the Beer Garden
3:00 PM
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
🎶2025 Millennium Carillon Recital Schedule
4:00 PM
Millennium Carillon
443 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
May26
🎖️Memorial Day Parade
10:30 AM
Downtown Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - 500 W. Jackson, Ave, Naperville
All Day
$1.75, per person
Various Locations
Naperville, IL 60565
📽️The Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series Movies
All Day
$6, per person
Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Sq, Wheaton, IL 60189
🎪 Circus Vazquez is Coming to Fox Valley Mall! 🎪All Day
Fox Valley Mall
2 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, IL 60504
🏌️Wonder Woods at Morton Arboretum
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
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A Moment to Remember: What Memorial Day Is All About
While this is a weekend that can be packed with fun, it’s also a time for families to reflect on why this holiday holds meaning.
Here are three simple ideas you can do as a family to mark the day that honors those who died serving in the U.S. military.
- Observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day — a tradition called the National Moment of Remembrance.
- Visit a veterans memorial or cemetery to pay respects.
- Display a flag at home or help your child make a red poppy craft — a symbol of remembrance after WWI.
- 👉🏽 Get more ideas here!
Just one small act of gratitude can leave a lasting impression on your kids.
Easy Weekend Fun Ideas for Families
Looking for at-home fun? Here are five ideas on how to mark the weekend at home:
- Backyard BBQ + sprinklers = Instant summer joy
- Family hike or nature walk with scavenger hunt
- Red, white, and blue bike parade around the block
- Chalk your sidewalk with patriotic messages
- Craft an American flag pin with safety pins and beads. Get directions here!
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Quick Memorial Day Facts to Share with Kids
- Memorial Day began in 1868 as Decoration Day after the Civil War.
- It became a federal holiday in 1971, always on the last Monday in May.
- Volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery place over 400,000 flags each year.
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