Naperville Dog Sculpture Walk: Map & All 24 Sculptures 2026

Giant Schnauzer dog sculpture on a Downtown Naperville sidewalk during the Dog Days of Summer sculpture walk

Downtown Naperville turns into a walkable art gallery every summer, and in 2026 the Dog Days of Summer event gives you 24 hand-painted sculptures to hunt down across just a few blocks. It is one of the best free things to do downtown with kids, or with your own dog, and it pairs naturally with the Riverwalk, ice cream, and a little window-shopping. It is also, not coincidentally, the same walkable-downtown lifestyle that draws people to Naperville real estate and downtown-area homes in the first place. Here is your self-guided walk, the full sculpture roster, and the smartest way to see them all.

The Self-Guided Route

The sculptures cluster along Main Street, Water Street, Jefferson Avenue, and the Naperville Riverwalk, a compact loop you can walk in under an hour or stretch into a half-day with stops. The Downtown Naperville Alliance publishes the exact placements on its official sculptures page; use it alongside the roster below.

A simple loop: start with the Main Street sculptures, work south toward Water Street, drop onto the Riverwalk, and circle back up Jefferson Avenue. Most sculptures sit on sidewalks outside their sponsoring businesses, so the walk doubles as a tour of downtown’s shops and restaurants.

All 24 Sculptures: Names, Sponsors and Artists

#	Sculpture	Sponsor	Artist
1	Lucky	The Ville Team, Coldwell Banker Realty	Angelique Burrell, Kymmy Butts, Roberta and Jack Wiesemes
2	Captain Sparkle	Innovative Dental Partners	North Central College D.R.A.W Club
3	Valentino	The Dan Firks Team, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Naperville.com	Patricia Melekus
4	Your Assets, Under Our Sentry	The Greenberg Law Firm	Cherie Matousek
5	Naperville Life Inside and Out	Two Maids of Naperville Cleaning	Sally Sharp
6	Jefferson	The Alice Chin Team, Compass Real Estate	Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
7	Chief	State Farm Agent Shannon Hallstrom	Sydney Meluch
8	Ladybird River Scout	Gail Niermeyer, Jesse McHugh, Coldwell Banker Realty	Angela Graefenhain
9	The Howling Homebuilder	DJK Custom Homes	Tami Kidd-Brown
10	Mnementh	Naper Nuts and Sweets	Morgan Marrazzo
11	Bingo	Treasures Naperville	Aminah Leverence
12	Topspin Tina	Caton Commercial Real Estate Group	Autumn Schaefer
13	Otis	Turning Pointe Autism Foundation	Lori Mackey and The Hangout Participants
14	Hawkeyed Bill, the no-neck Newfie	Bill and Nancy Mitchell	Donna Davis
15	Lennon	Lennon’s	Savannah Richardson
16	Frida Katlo	Pinot’s Palette Naperville	Angela Morgan
17	Fetch Me Justice	Chig Legal	Autumn Schaefer
18	Rover	Magnitech	Marianne Lisson-Kuhn
19	“Hap”	Dine Naperville	Sydney Meluch
20	Paws Through The Pages	Naperville Yard	Grace Bales
21	World Cup Pup	The Kelly Law Firm	Maggie Rubin
22	Dogtor ZoomER, The Super VEGgie	VEG ER for Pets	Waubonsie Valley High School Art Students
23	A Walk Through The Seasons	Busey Bank	Metea Valley High School Art Students and Teachers
24	Fife The Fido	Naper Settlement	David Gray

Look closely at number 16, Frida Katlo: with that name and Pinot’s Palette as the sponsor, it is the one cat hiding among the dogs.

Best Way to Walk It

Dog Days of Summer dog sculpture on a bench-lined Downtown Naperville sidewalk

With kids: make it a scavenger hunt. Give each kid the roster and a sticker for every sculpture found.
In an hour: stick to the Main Street and Water Street core; you will catch the densest cluster.
With your dog: Downtown Naperville is dog-friendly; bring water and walk the shaded Riverwalk in the afternoon heat.
For photos: mornings have the best light and the smallest crowds along the Riverwalk.

Where to Eat and Cool Off Along the Way

The walk runs right past some of the best patios and treat stops downtown. See our guide to the best places to eat in downtown Naperville to plan a lunch or an ice-cream break into your loop. For more all-summer ideas, our things to do in Naperville guide has you covered.

Do Not Miss Valentino, and Cast Your Vote

While you walk, find Naperville.com’s Giant Schnauzer, Valentino (sculpture number 3), modeled after the office dog of The Dan Firks Team and painted by local artist Patricia Melekus. Here is the story behind the sculpture. Seen them all? Vote for your favorite Dog Days of Summer sculpture before voting closes on August 29. New to the event? Start with our Dog Days of Summer 2026 guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the dog sculptures in Downtown Naperville?

The Dog Days of Summer sculptures are displayed along Main Street, Water Street, Jefferson Avenue, and the Naperville Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville, mostly on sidewalks outside their sponsoring businesses. The Downtown Naperville Alliance publishes exact placements on its sculptures page, and our self-guided route hits all 24 in one loop.

How long does the sculpture walk take?

You can walk the core loop in under an hour, or stretch it into a half-day with stops for lunch, ice cream, and the Riverwalk. The sculptures are clustered within a few walkable downtown blocks, so it is an easy outing with kids or a dog.

How many sculptures are there?

There are 24 hand-painted sculptures, almost all dogs with one cat in the group, each sponsored by a local business or organization and painted by a local artist for the 2026 Dog Days of Summer event. Our roster lists every one with its sponsor and artist.

Is the sculpture walk free and family-friendly?

Yes. The sculpture walk is free, outdoors, and family-friendly, making it one of the best no-cost summer activities in Downtown Naperville. Bring the kids for a scavenger hunt and your dog for the dog-friendly Riverwalk; just pack water for warm afternoons.

Can I see a map of all the sculptures?

Yes. The Downtown Naperville Alliance publishes an official map on its sculptures page, and this guide includes a self-guided route plus a full roster of all 24 sculptures with sponsors and artists so you do not miss any.