⛸️ New Ice Skating Rink Coming to Naperville & More!

Big moves in Chicagoland this week!

Happy Friday!

❄️ Naperville is gearing up for a festive holiday season with the debut of The Rink at Block 59, opening Nov. 20 and running through Jan. 18. The 60-by-120-foot outdoor ice skating rink will offer families and residents a winter activity complete with skate rentals, skate buddies for beginners, and special events including Skate with Santa and Princess Skate. Block 59 aims to make this a new annual holiday tradition for the community.

🌤️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy with a high of 68°F. A 35% chance of precipitation, 53% humidity, and winds at 10 mph make for a crisp, breezy day — perfect for enjoying indoor or covered outdoor activities.

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🍴 Check out The Foodie’s Guide for this week’s best eats, and scroll down for WHAT'S HAPPENIN' IN THE 'BURBS? — your weekend events roundup. 

Let’s dive in!

 - Brandon Blankenship, Founder of Living Chicago Suburbs / Realtor with Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Events

💭 WHAT'S HAPPENIN' IN THE 'BURBS? 

This Weekend Events…

 🎽 Pink Saree 5k & Wellness Expo

📍Location: Whalon Lake, Royce Road, west of Rt. 53/Bolingbrook Drive, Naperville
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 11 | from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
🎟️ Tickets: $10
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🏮 Water Lantern Festival

📍Location: Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St., Naperville
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 11 | 4pm
🎟️ Tickets: $30.99 - $57.99
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🎻 Tales of Imagination

📍Location: DuPage Symphony Orchestra, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 11 | 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 - $47.00
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🎤 Capitol Fools

📍Location: Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 12 | at 3pm and 6pm
🎟️ Tickets: $39 (B) | $44 (A) | Gold Circle $49
🔗 More Info

♻️ Electronic & More Recycling Event

📍Location: 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 11 | 9am - 12pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
🔗 More Info

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News

🧊 Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Coming to Naperville’s Block 59

Driving the news: Naperville’s Block 59 will debut a 60-by-120-foot outdoor ice skating rink on Nov. 20, staying through Jan. 18. The rink is designed to offer a festive winter activity for families and residents, with special events like Skate with Santa and Princess Skate.

Details:

  • Location: 7,200-square-foot green space between The Cheesecake Factory and Yard House

  • Operator: Magic Ice USA

  • Tickets: $14 adults; $12 for kids 12 & under, seniors, nurses, teachers, first responders, and military

  • Skate rentals: $5; skate buddies for beginners: $10

  • Grand Opening: Free skate day on Nov. 20 (limited slots)

  • Special Events: Skate with Santa (Dec. 4, 14, 21); Princess Skate (Jan. 10)

  • Hours:

    • Nov. 20–Jan. 4: Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

    • Jan. 5–Jan. 18: Mon–Thu 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Why it matters: The Rink offers Naperville residents a unique winter activity not previously available nearby, creating a festive gathering space and fostering community engagement during the holiday season.

What’s next: Block 59 plans to make The Rink an annual holiday tradition, returning each November to continue building seasonal memories for families.

The bottom line: From casual skating to themed holiday events, The Rink at Block 59 brings a new winter destination to Naperville, combining fun, tradition, and community engagement.

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Food

🍔 The Foodie's Guide 

BREAKFAST

🌈 Rainbow Cafe (Elmhurst)

We’re your local, colorful Greek family -the one you can’t wait to come back to because their food and their welcoming nature made you feel like one of their own.

LUNCH

🌮 Tequila Limón (Wheaton)

Welcome to Tequila Limón: A Taste of Mexico Step into a world of authentic Mexican flavors at Tequila Limón. Indulge in a truly unique culinary journey with traditional dishes and drinks crafted from the freshest ingredients and time-honored recipes that bring the vibrant streets of Mexico straight to your table.

DINNER

🍷 Glen Prairie (Glen Ellyn)

Glen Prairie Local Flavor Fine Food & Drink serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products.

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Market

📊 Real Estate Insights

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