# IKEA is moving to Block 59, glass pumpkins at the Arb, and the Wienermobile in Wheaton

Naperthrill, Friday, October 9, 2026

> A free library haunted house, Danada's fall fest, Taste of Naperville, and a mahjong-and-champagne lounge on the way.

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## IKEA is moving to Block 59, glass pumpkins at the Arb, and the Wienermobile in Wheaton

### A free library haunted house, Danada's fall fest, Taste of Naperville, and a mahjong-and-champagne lounge on the way.

[Kevin Magnan](https://naperthrill.beehiiv.com/authors/kevin-magnan)
October 09, 2026

### This weekend

Friday has a 55% chance of showers and storms with no clear timing, so keep an umbrella handy all day, plus a light layer for a 59 start that warms to 70 by midday. Saturday starts at 61 and climbs to 78 by midday, so wear a jacket out the door and expect to carry it by lunch. It stays mostly cloudy and dry, with a 1% rain chance. Sunday is the easiest day: mostly sunny, 5% rain chance, 60 in the morning and 73 by midday. A long-sleeve shirt works from start to finish.

### Heads Up

#### [Taste of Naperville's $5-to-$20 restaurant bites start Friday](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddj3HF5jA2L/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Taste of Naperville, a new 10-day restaurant event, starts Friday, October 9. Participating spots offer special bites at $5, $10, $15 or $20, and the list is at [tasteofnaperville.com](https://tasteofnaperville.com?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton).

#### [Free Possibility Festival for teens and college students opens October 10](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddjl0mAv69G/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

The Possibility Festival runs October 10 and 11 at Central Park, free for high school and college students. It's built around in-person games and conversation, about two dozen youth volunteers run it, and registration is open at [possibilityfestival.com](https://possibilityfestival.com?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton).

#### [DuPage Children's Museum adds day-off camp for K-3 kids](https://dupagechildrens.org/day-off-camp/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

If you have a K-3 kid and a school-free Monday coming up, DuPage Children's Museum is running Day-Off Camp on October 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first session is called DCM Detective Agency and covers STEAM challenges and hands-on making. Register at [dupagechildrens.org/day-off-camp](https://dupagechildrens.org/day-off-camp?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton).

### The Read

#### [IKEA is leaving Bolingbrook for a smaller store at Block 59](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/newsroom/corporate-news/ikea-to-relocate-bolingbrook-store-to-naperville-small-format-store-in-late-2027-pub4f323110/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

IKEA will close its Bolingbrook store on Boughton Road and open a smaller one at Block 59. It plans both for late 2027, and Bolingbrook stays open until then. IKEA hasn't said how big the Naperville store will be, only that it gets a Swedish Deli and a Swedish Food Market. If you want the full maze after that, Schaumburg is about 30 minutes away.

### New This Week

#### [Taco Grill Cantina is coming to downtown Naperville](https://www.facebook.com/downtownnaperville/posts/pfbid02rHL6jKn5zwE9yiw18CCvADBxGbtr1X9LNcrixz3Yx3bQ3cvbUxbeqkY4SjsQ5HvZl?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Taco Grill Cantina has its sign up at 15 W. Jefferson in downtown Naperville. No opening date yet.

#### [JETSET Pilates is opening on 75th Street in mid-to-late October](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdhvituO5Sr/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

JETSET Pilates is targeting a mid-to-late October opening at Springbrook Prairie Pavilion on 75th Street. Classes are small-group reformer sessions on the spring-loaded machines, fast and full-body.

#### [Mahjong and champagne lounge targets December opening at 5th Avenue Station](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeE62i4O2rL/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Clink Mahjong Social is planning a December 2026 opening at 5th Avenue Station, next to the downtown Naperville Metra stop. It's set up for first-time players through league regulars, with lessons, a champagne bar and private event space.

#### [3 new downtown Naperville businesses are opening this fall](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeKYLxZgULM/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

I Heart Gyro, a fast-casual gyro concept that launched in Vancouver, Washington, is headed to 22 E. Chicago Ave. State & Liberty Clothing Co. brings men's clothing to 144 W. Jefferson Ave., the former Amber Waves salon space. SEE Eyewear is targeting mid-October at 214 S. Main St. for prescription glasses and sunglasses. None of the three has a confirmed opening day yet.

### The Roundup

#### [Cosley Zoo hosts sensory-friendly Boo Bash on October 15](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1398100128584868/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Cosley Zoo's Boo Bash on Thursday, October 15, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. is a sensory-friendly Halloween night built for neurodiverse families: low pressure, animals, activities, costumes optional. Registration is required.

#### [Naper Settlement hosts 21-plus science and trivia night October 15](https://www.facebook.com/NaperSettlement/posts/pfbid02bd1rRmNjUa8gPtCChYTybR86rAFPL7EzBTL7sfLGM7LwGJzroGeYwaVvdNyKtm2Sl?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Craft by Beer at Naper Settlement mixes hands-on science challenges and chemical reactions with trivia and drinks on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. It's 21-plus, and registration is open.

#### [Morton Arboretum hosts autumn wine tasting Thursday, October 15](https://www.facebook.com/MortonArboretum/posts/pfbid02BMxZu7xwxWUWFhHuXwoUCgnpUaSZsaz6odBoTGxdAnAZUo4vDUG8ap4ZLGVviC1Nl?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Same night, the Morton Arboretum pours wines from around the world among the fall color at its Autumn Reserve Wine Experience, 6 to 8:30 p.m., with live music and snacks. You get 10% off the featured wines you taste.

#### [Library monster-building program fills fast on October 14](https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/frankenscience-84253?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Frankenscience at the Naper Blvd. library (2035 S. Naper Blvd.) is Wednesday, October 14, 1 to 1:45 p.m., for ages 3-5 with a grownup: a quick storytime, then build a monster out of household supplies. It caps at 20, with numbered tickets at the Children's Services Desk 15 minutes before start.

### The Weekend

#### [Wheaton's Halloween Happening brings the Wienermobile Friday night](https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/10-9-halloween-happening/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Halloween Happening fills the Ray Morrill Community Center Friday, October 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Outside, Touch-A-Truck has 15-plus vehicles, and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is new this year. Inside, a Fun Pass covers the Candyland trail and gym activities, and a VIP Fun Pass gets you in at 5. WDSRA runs a quiet room and sensory space all night.

#### [Glass pumpkins all weekend at the Arboretum, plus Lotería on Sunday](https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/glass-pumpkin-patch/?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

More than 8,000 handmade glass pumpkins fill the Morton Arboretum Friday through Sunday, October 9 to 11, with glassblowing and flameworking demos all weekend. It's included with general admission. Sunday adds Lotería: a family session from 1 to 4 p.m. and a 21-plus night from 5 to 8 p.m., with a bilingual emcee calling cards in Spanish and English.

#### [Warrenville library's free haunted house runs through Monday](https://www.warrenville.com/event/17051745?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

The Warrenville library's free haunted house runs Friday through Monday, October 9 to 12: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and Monday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sensory-friendly sessions run 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Saturday and Monday. Groups of up to 5 enter at timed intervals, no registration needed, and kids under 8 need an adult with them.

#### [Danada Fall Festival brings equestrian demos October 10-11](https://www.dupageforest.org/what-we-do/news/news-releases/fall-festival-danada-2026?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

The Forest Preserve District's biggest event of the year runs Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Danada Equestrian Center: equestrian demos, horse meet-and-greets, wagon rides, and a kids' zone with a set from Grammy-nominated Wendy and DB Blues Duo. Admission is free; some activities cost extra.

#### [Acharya Academy brings Indian classical dance to DCM Saturday](https://www.facebook.com/DCMFanPage/posts/pfbid02Xussq39EBePSKtd7SGGoMFJPCYSzxxbPSqGjDAoUptXoeAy2oQJtLH6977GQ4L81l?utm_source=naperthrill.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ikea-is-moving-to-block-59-glass-pumpkins-at-the-arb-and-the-wienermobile-in-wheaton)

Acharya Performing Arts Academy students perform Indian classical dance at DuPage Children's Museum on Saturday, October 10, at 11 and 11:45 a.m. The shows are included with museum admission or membership.

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