Christmas Day Walk
Details
Christmas Day Walk Details
Let Burn some Calories Gain thru Holiday Meals. The proposed walk sounds like a great way to enjoy the holiday and get some exercise.
Here are the confirmed details:
- Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM (CST)
- Meeting Spot: Outside the Starbucks at 203 S. Main Street, Naperville, IL 60540
- Activity: 3 to 4 miles round-trip walk along the West Branch of the DuPage River.
- Route: Along the riverwalk to the Jefferson Avenue corner and back.
Important Information for the Walk
- Weather Forecast: The forecast for Christmas Day in Naperville at 1:00 PM calls for a high temperature of around 42°F (as the user noted in the 40s), with a 30% chance of light rain. Be sure to dress in layers and bring appropriate rain gear just in case.
- Starbucks Hours: The Starbucks at 203 S Main Street is expected to be open on Christmas Day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This means you can grab a coffee or use the restroom before the 1:00 PM start time.
- Riverwalk Access: The Naperville Riverwalk is a public park and is open every day of the year, generally from sunrise to midnight. The path is open for walking on Christmas Day.
- Trail Rules: The Riverwalk features 1.75 miles of brick paths. Note that bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and all motorized vehicles are generally prohibited on the main Riverwalk paths to keep the area pedestrian-friendly.
- Distance Confirmation: The Naperville Riverwalk is approximately 1.75 miles long in one direction. A round trip from the Starbucks location to the Jefferson Avenue area and back is estimated to be around 3 to 3.5 miles, fitting perfectly within your 3 to 4-mile target.
