# Event Details - **Event Name**: Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 09:45 pm - **Event Description**: July 17–19, 2026 Community Concert Center | Central Park 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville Free Admission Three summer nights. Three unforgettable performances. One reimagined concert experience. Join us for Park After Dark, a free, family-friendly weekend of live music, interactive art, and community in the heart of Downtown Naperville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic or grab takeout from your favorite downtown restaurant, and enjoy familiar music performed in fresh, unexpected ways. Friday, July 17 6:30–7:30 p.m. – Family entertainment with Adventure Sandwich, featuring interactive music, puppets, games, and fun for all ages. 7:30 p.m. – Feelin' Groovy: Michael Mahler Sings Paul Simon A fresh take on the timeless music of Paul Simon, featuring favorites including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, and You Can Call Me Al. Saturday, July 18 4:30 p.m. – Cardboard Creation Studio Presented by DJK Custom Homes and produced by Freightwood Creative Production, this hands-on experience invites kids (and kids at heart) to build, create, and imagine. 6:30–7:30 p.m. – Family entertainment with Adventure Sandwich. 7:30 p.m. – The Lovettes: It's My Party A celebration of the legendary female artists of the 1950s and '60s. Sunday, July 19 4:30 p.m. – Cardboard Creation Studio 6:30–7:30 p.m. – Family entertainment with Adventure Sandwich. 7:30 p.m. – Better Together A soulful, genre-blending performance inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Pack a Picnic Make an evening of it by bringing your own picnic or ordering takeout from one of our participating Downtown Naperville restaurants, including The George, Empire, Allegory, Tapville, Fiammé, The Belmont, Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, Sweetwaters, and Cookie Dough Creations for dessert. Park After Dark is presented by the Downtown Naperville Alliance and co-produced by Arranmore Events and Freightwood Creative Production. Made possible through the generous support of SECA (Special Events & Community Arts), John Greene Realtor, DJK Custom Homes, Gerald Subaru of Naperville, Naperville Bank & Trust, GoGirl Communications, Busey Bank, The Rubin Family, Marquette, and Pinot's Palette. Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you for three memorable summer evenings in Central Park. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/naperville/park-after-dark-central-park-downtown-naperville/200030306953324 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, music, entertainment, art, kids, concerts, live-music, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 286 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Naperville - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Naperville Community Concert Center - **lat**: 41.773803909775 - **long**: -88.146765717161 - **full address**: Naperville Community Concert Center, 71 Central Park Rd, Naperville, IL 60540, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/50a3f8dbcbb8ee065c567c85829794e81c2d7fe363552717125b11cc636983b0-rimg-w1200-h629-dcc5a478-gmir?v=1783850929 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville being held? - **A:** Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 09:45 pm at Naperville Community Concert Center, 71 Central Park Rd, Naperville, IL 60540, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville? - **A:** Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville is organized by Downtown Naperville. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Park After Dark - Central Park, Downtown Naperville is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Naperville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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