7 SPECTACULAR | West Suburban Weekend Shopping Excursions

The Month of September is Filled with So Many Fun Shopping Opportunities

Fall is the perfect time to support our local businesses in our community. Head to these local shopping destinations this fall where you’re likely to find one-of-a-kind items at small businesses that you won’t find anywhere else - supporting local shop owners and creators keeps your purchases special. Enjoy these 7 Spectacular West Suburban Weekend Shopping Excursions.....

1. Geneva Commons

WORLD OF FLAVORS SEPT 30-OCT 1

GENEVA–Geneva Commons is a beautiful, open-air mall featuring more than 60 national brand and specialty shops, beauty and health services, and a variety of dining options. The beautiful central, park-like commons area highlights a fire pit, covered pergolas, and grassy turf making it the anchor for events, music, fests, and general meetups with friends including the World of Flavors on September 30th and October 1st.

www.shopgenevacommons.com

2. The Rustic Fox

MANY UPCOMING FALL EVENTS 

NORTH AURORA–The Rustic Fox is an inspirational shopping experience boasting the best of the communities’ specialty curated boutiques displaying an array of everything unique and special in furniture, decor, and gifts. September brings a Farmer & Artisan open market on September 2 and a Fall Open House on September 16 & 17, plus the Vintage Shop Hop October 6-8 Daily shopping hours: 10am-6pm.

www.therusticfoxhome.com

3. Third Street

LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN GENEVA

GENEVA–An incredibly unique shopping experience is immersed inside treasured Victorian homes on Third Street bringing the best of specialty shops and quaint eateries amongst the 160 refurbished downtown storefronts creating one of the best shopping and dining experiences. Festival of the Vine, hosted on September 8th through the 10th will create the backdrop for wine tasting and dinner events combined with specialty shopping for arts, crafts, and fresh flowers. www.geneva.il.us

4. trend + relic

SHOP 40+ VENDORS SHOP HOP, OCTOBER 7-8

ST. CHARLES–Enjoy discovering custom furniture painting and refinishing, signs, pet portraits and jewelry. Shop sale tents on September 9th beginning at 10 a.m. for the best prices of the season, and don’t miss the biggest shopping road trip of the year on October 6th & 7th, with over 400 shops participating from Southern Illinois to Northern Wisconsin at the Vintage Shop Hop.

www.trendandrelic.com

Photo by Ruta Drulia

5. Downtown Naperville

EVERYTHING. ALL SEASON LONG.

DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE–Enjoy shopping for treasures from nationally known shops to one-of-a-kind boutiques in downtown Naperville. Goods range from footwear, toys, books, pets, jewelry, home decor & accessories, kitchen & cuisine, furniture, eyewear, fitness & health, cards, cosmetics, electronics & technology, and the best of the best fashion boutiques. www.downtownnaperville.com

6. Downtown Wheaton

A PICTURESQUE PLACE TO SHOP ALL SEASON LONG

WHEATON–Your shopping options are vast in Downtown Wheaton with adorably chic boutiques like Jeans and a Cute Top Shop and more, this thriving west suburban shopping district will have plenty happening on the weekends all season long! From Dinos to Live Music a Chili Cook-Off and more.

www.downtownwheaton.com

7. Downtown Downers Grove

ALONG THE FOX WITH EXPANSIVE OUTDOOR DINING AREA

DOWNERS GROVE–The variety of small businesses, amazing owners and community support makes downtown Downers Grove the shopping destination it is today. Be sure to take a stroll down Main Street to experience this charming downtown district and all that it has to offer in fashion, design, and art. Don’t miss the special Ladies Day Out event on September 28th from 10am-8pm!

www.downtowndg.org