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FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING SAINTS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH A Celebration of Saints Peter and Paul’s 1846 Origins to be Held August 27 You wouldn’t expect to see a live music stage, food trucks, and a beer tent in an elementary school parking lot. But Saints Peter and Paul’s pastor, Fr. Brad Baker, loves every detail of the second-annual Homecoming Fest that will be held on the parish grounds on Saturday, August 27. Kids doing crafts and playing games on the front lawn while parents and grandparents enjoy visiting together and live music with a craft brew in-hand—it’s all part of his vision to create a community gathering to bring people together again at the end of the summer. The concept began last spring when the parish was celebrating a milestone anniversary. “We were doing things to celebrate the 175th that were catechetical and involved worship,” says Fr. Brad, “but I wanted to add a social component—especially in light of the pandemic. There was a need to bring people back together socially.” Another goal? Making memories. “When I was a kid, I used to look forward to the parish festival every year,” he says. “So I wanted to host an event that would create memories for kids and that families would enjoy. And I wanted to do it with better music and food—thus the food trucks and entertainment lineup.” To make his vision a reality, Fr. Baker knew he needed a talented team, and he asked parishioners Justin and Kris Busche to lead the committee. “It was an event that appealed to us,” says Justin, who co-chairs the event committee with his wife, Kris. “During the summer I have a little more time to dedicate to other things because I’m a teacher, so we accepted his offer.” The inaugural Homecoming Fest was such a success that the parish decided to make it an annual event. Parishioner Mandy Sword says the 2021 event came at the perfect time, in the relative safety of an outdoor event after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “All three of our kids told us that it was ‘the best day of their life,’” says Sword. “I heard similar comments from other families as well. We are truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful community.” This year’s attractions include a live music stage with three bands; six food trucks offering a variety of fare; a beer tent serving beer, wine, cider, and hard seltzer; a Kid Zone with children’s entertainers, inflatables, and organized games for all ages; docent-led tours of the church sanctuary and its early-1900s sculptures and stained glass; school tours for alumni; and an exhibit of historic artifacts and history panels revealing the historic charism—and modern updates—of the parish. “We get a lot of great feedback on the memorabilia that is displayed,” says Justin Busche. “As the oldest church in DuPage County, people like to celebrate the history of the parish, and people spend time looking at it.” Parishioner Bonnie O’Donnell agrees. “I heard so often when people were viewing the archives that this event was the way it was years ago—families getting together, enjoying each other’s company, happy to be part of this awesome parish,” she says. Homecoming Fest—which is open to all in the larger Naperville and west suburban community—will be held August 27, 2022, from 2 to 10 p.m. on the grounds of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville, Illinois). Wild Daisy starts the entertainment lineup with upbeat country and pop/rock songs from 3 to 5 p.m., with Blooze Brothers performing blues, soul, and classic rock from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Headlining the event is the high-energy party band Hello Weekend, which will play from 8 to 10 p.m. Adult tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door, which does not include food, drink, and merchandise purchases. Advance tickets for seniors are $5, children (ages 5 to 11) are $2, and kids under 5 are free. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit SSPPHoco2022.Eventbrite.com . ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT NAPERVILLE DUPAGE

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FUN FAMILY EVENT The Conservation Foundation will host Spring at the Farm on Sunday, May 1, from 10am-3pm at the Dickson-Murst farm , 2550 Dickson Rd. in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. This event features crafts for the kids, hay rides, barrel train rides, and live farm animals to pet while enjoying tasty vittles from the Country Kitchen and frosty treats from an ice cream truck. Antique trucks and tractors will be on display and there will be farm demonstrations, as well as a corn box and play area for your youngsters. The event will go on rain or shine. The farm is at 2550 Dickson Rd. in Montgomery , south of Rt. 30 and north of Galena Road. Students from the Newark Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) will have their farm animals at the event and will be selling hanging baskets and colorful annuals, just in time for Mother’s Day gifts! The Kendall County 4-H clubs will provide activities for kids of all ages. The event is sponsored by Byline Bank of Oswego and is made possible by the support of the Dickson-Murst Farm Partners, a volunteer group of The Conservation Foundation, who maintain the farm buildings and organize special events such as this to raise money through donations and food sales. FAMILY TIME KID STUFF AURORA KANE

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KIDS HAVE CABIN FEVER? HEAD TO URBAN AIR With attractions that cater to any level of adventurer, there’s something fun for everyone at Urban Air. Your mini warriors can conquer obstacles, show gravity who’s boss, and have a blast seven days a week. The kids will love it! www.urbanair.com KID STUFF FAMILY TIME NAPERVILLE ST CHARLES

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LOCATED DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE Enjoy some warm weather fun on the water at the Naperville Park District’s Paddleboat Quarry! Choose from a four-person paddleboat, one-person paddleboard or one- or two-person kayak for 20-minute or 40-minute rentals. The Paddleboat Quarry is open through September on non-school days. Visit online for fees and more details. www.napervilleparks.org/paddleboatspaddleboardskayaking ALL ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT ALL DUPAGE

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