Get Out: Mom, Walks and Pancakes

Time’s a wasting. Did you get out and buy mom a gift for Mother’s Day? If you haven’t, you better. Think of all the times she helped you with your homework, ironed your clothes and dried your tears.

This weekend there’s lots to do from history walks and beer drinking to music and plant sales. Whatever you do, get out and have a great time!

Binny’s New Releases Event

If you are a beer lover, or know one, then head on over to Binny’s Friday evening for a beer tasting event. There will be some of the foamy stuff on hand and appetizers. 

Storytime in Italian

The continues to open the minds of children. Today the tots will have the chance to enjoy a storytime in Italian. The half-hour program will include stories, activities and songs.

Anonymous 4 at NCC

Oh, yes it’s ladies night and the feelings right. Ahem… Sorry, but I had to break into song because the Anonymous 4, an all female a cappella group will be performing at . They are an award-winning group from New York that has performed around the world.

Cemetery Walk with Naper Settlement

Learn about Naperville’s early settlers and get a sense of the community’s history on this walk. educators will be leading the tour through the cemetery.

Pancakes and Blood Drive

If you love your pancakes you are so very lucky because you have two, not one, but two options to get the carbo load you seek. Boy Scout Troop 501 will be hosting a pancake breakfast at . There will also be a blood drive taking place at the same time. If you’re willing to leave a pint behind you get free hotcakes! You are not required to give blood though. But, if you’d rather just eat some pancakes, then head over to the for Boy Scout Troop 111’s pancake breakfast, it’s the troop's biggest fundraiser. Whichever event you attend, you will get a tasty breakfast and help out some great kids.

Community Gardeners Plant Sale

Ready to start planting your garden? The Naperville Community Gardeners will host their annual plant sale at the . The sale is a great place to get annuals, hanging baskets and vegetable plants at a reasonable price. Proceeds support the club, community projects and scholarship funding.

Mother’s Day concert

Better treat momma right, ‘cuz if momma aint happy, aint nobody happy. Sorry for my lapse in grammar. But, today is mom’s day. Why not enjoy a spring concert in her honor. The Naperville Men’s Glee Club will be singing for her during a concert at .

History Walk along the Riverwalk

Enjoy a walk along Naperville’s while learning more about the history of the area. You’ll learn about Joseph Naper’s mill, an ice cream factory and more.

Mom’s Golf Free

Get your swing on. Bring your mom to or golf courses and she gets to play for free when you buy purchase a green fee. If she loves golf, then this is the perfect way to show how much you care!