Naper Settlement Announces All Hallow's Eve, Howlin' At The Moon Plans

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naper Settlement will debut a new Halloween-themed escape experience this year as part of its All Hallow's Eve attraction. The annual festivities also include Howlin' at the Moon, which features live music from Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press and Grammy-nominated mandolin player Sierra Hull.

All Hallow's Eve

All Hallow's Eve is slated for Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Naper Settlement will transform into a Halloween-inspired setting with a gargoyle graveyard, an interactive geodesic dome experience inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and more.

This year marks the first time visitors can compete in the Dress for the Dead Costume Contest. The contest features a youth category, an adult category and a family/group category for two or more participants. Winners can receive cash prizes up to $250.

• Alien autopsy
• Axe throwing
• Blacklight painting
• Bubble art
• Laser tag
• Mobile game theater
• Zombie maze
• Zombie-themed photos

Tickets are $20 per person. Naper Settlement members get in for free. Click the link to buy tickets to All Hallow's Eve.

Howlin' at the Moon

On Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, Howlin' at the Moon brings live music to Naper Settlement for visitors 21 and older. Revelers can indulge in themed cocktails from the BOOze Bar and buy snacks from local vendors that will be onsite in the Food Truck Graveyard.

There's a costume contest with a top prize of $500.

The music lineup is as follows.

Oct. 25

5:15 p.m.: Rodd Tuffcurls & The Bench Press

8 p.m.: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Oct. 26

5:15 p.m.: Allie & The Night Krals

8 p.m.: Sierra Hull

In addition to live music, there will be performances by a contortionist, fire dancers, and other entertainers.

Tickets are $20 per person. Click the link to buy tickets to Howlin' at the Moon.