What is the Chocolate Walk?

360 Youth Services and the Downtown Naperville Alliance are excited to offer the 6th Annual Downtown Naperville Chocolate Walk! This fun event is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Each participant receives a tin for gathering all your chocolate treats, as well as a lanyard with a map touring many wonderful Downtown Naperville Shops. At each stop you will experience a chocolate tasty treat to enjoy on the spot or to take home. All proceeds will benefit 360 Youth Services programs to support local youth in need. 360 provides counseling for youth and their families, substance use prevention education, and housing for youth experiencing homelessness.

Event is from 12 PM to 5 PM with staggered start times to encourage social distancing.

What to know for May 8th:

Through the past year’s challenges, we have strived to continue to offer events and programs that are engaging, educational, and fun! We are grateful for your participation; you are truly making a difference in our community.

o   This years event is SOLD OUT. Sign up for our emails to be the first to hear of future events. 

o   The route kicks off at the Jaycees Park at 499 S Webster St. Naperville, IL. This is where you’ll get your map, lanyard, and commemorative tin.

o   Parking is available throughout downtown as well as the Water Street Parking Facility and the Municipal Center both off of Webster St between Aurora Ave and Water Street.

o   Restrictions will be in place to keep us all safe, but they will not restrict our fun. As rules are updated, we will communicate them to you through email or text message the day of.

o   Masks and Social Distancing are required.

o   Please arrive at your scheduled ticket time. To maintain social distancing, we are unable to accommodate time changes.

o   We are still experiencing capacity limits on businesses, but we anticipate waiting in line to be minimal and filled with great company.

o   At each stop you’ll get your mapped checked off and receive one chocolate treat.

o   Please feel welcome to shop around, take your time, and duck into all the incredible shops that make up Downtown Naperville.