Hi! I just moved from Naperville to Plainfield (1 city south)- there are lots of AP minded Mama's in the area. On Yahoo Groups you want to look up DuPage Slingers, and DuPage AP- There's a fabulous children's museum on Washington (just N of downtown) and great parks all around- great libraries, and the Riverwalk, Centennial Beach and Carillion Park can't be beat- loads of free concerts to be attended, you just missed the kite festival last week in Frontier Park, if you go a bit south to Plainfield you can visit actual farms to buy your produce and eggs, and harvest your own pumpkins in fall. Naperville has a nice farmers market in the 5th ave bldg parking lot (not huge like a big city but decent)- they also have amazing schools. The Arboreetum is amazing- one of the best I've ever been to (I consider myself a bit of an afficionado), annually Rib Fest is a huge event as is Last Fling both drawing large musical acts (years past have included Trace Adkins, REO Speedwagon, Huey Lewis and The News, etc etc)... My only warning is that unless you're made of money and looking to flaunt it be prepared for some sideways looks, also people will attach the stigma to you that because you're a resident that must mean you're loaded and in reality Naperville is just like any other city in that it has a large spectrum of incomes... Otherwise if you do end up out here eventually I hope you enjoy it! Best wishes!
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