ACTIVITIES – EVENTS

2025 Hispanic Fest on Saturday, September 13th at Central Park, Naperville.

Naperville Hispanic Fest was established 2021 to showcase Hispanic culture blended with Naperville notables, while educating attendees on Hispanic culture. Come build friendships! See NCTV17 video links for more information.

First Hispanic Fest - https://www.nctv17.org/news/napervilles-hispanic-heritage-festival-celebrates-culture-and-community/

Second Hispanic Fest 2022-- https://www.nctv17.org/news/napervilles-hispanic-heritage-festival-celebrates-culture-and-community/

Third Hispanic Fest 2023- https://www.nctv17.org/news/napervilles-hispanic-heritage-festival-celebrates-culture-and-community/

Fourth Hispanic Fest 2025- https://www.nctv17.org/news/naperville-hispanic-heritage-festival-unites-community-with-culture-music-and-flavor/

Naperville Saint Patrick's Day Parade

On March 14th, the Naperville Sister Cities Foundation walked in the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade with over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators. We were able to participate in the celebration of Irish heritage and culture. Photos credited, the parade credited to Postively Naperville.

KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative Grant

It was an exciting evening on Wednesday, April 29th, when KidsMatter hosted its 2026 Teen Philanthropy Initiative. We were honored to be included in the grant process and to receive grant dollars for the Sister Cities Monarch Butterfly Garden project. The foundation is so grateful.

Naperville Sister Cities 2026 Art Reception

What an inspiring evening! The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation celebrated its 4th Young Artists and Authors Showcase at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery. We were honored to have Mayor Wehrli and Councilman Syed join us to present awards to our incredible local artists and authors (ages 12–18). It was wonderful to see families, teachers, and neighbors coming together to support the next generation of talent. Huge thanks to Calogero’s and Belgio’s for the delicious food and for always investing in our community’s youth!

Rosemary Naperville Proclamation

Proclamation in honor of Rosemary Macko Wisnosky, Resident of Naperville, for Exceptional Service to the Local and International Communities for more than 46 years.

Brookdale Elementary School Multicultural Fair

On January 30th, 2026, members of the Naperville Sister Cities Foundation (Tina Cui, Maya Meschi, Tien and Tai Nghiem) joined Brookdale Elementary School's annual Multicultural Night, highlighting the vibrant cultures and diversity that make Naperville special.

Tina Cui, Tony, Greg, and Patty Gustin attending the event

A Night with the Slovak Honorary Council

The Sister Cities Foundation was fortunate to meet the new Slovak Honorary Council.

Naperville Hosts Annual Student Exchange from Nitra, Slovakia

Naperville high schools established a student exchange program supported by Naperville Sister Cities Commission and Foundation where students from Naperville and Nitra, Slovakia learn about each city’s government, culture and community by visiting the other communities.

Students from Nitra learned about Naperville and its government with presentations from Mayor Chirico and Councilwoman Gustin. Students were excited about the shopping options in Naperville.

Naperville Sister Cities annual student art showcase at the Naperville Art League

Naperville participates the Sister Cities International Art Competition each year. Naperville students showcase their skills in arts and writing.

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