Find 13 acres of spooky entertainment at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve

Paul Kuhn’s art installation “Werewolf” was one of the highlights of All Hallow’s Eve 2023 in Naper Settlement.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society

Magic, monsters and mythical entertainment are conjured on the grounds of Naper Settlement during All Hallows Eve. New this year, visitors are welcome to wear a costume (no masks or costume weapons) and enter the Dress for the Dead costume contest for a chance to win up to $500.

Families with children ages 16 or younger are invited to attend Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville.

This year’s All Hallows Eve promises to be the spookiest yet with a range of all-new experiences.

In Screams From the Unknown Outdoor Haunt, walk through dark corridors of the unknown in this 800 square foot outdoor haunted experience. This spooky haunt is not for the faint of heart and is full of surprises around every corner. This experience is not recommended for young children and/or those who are easily frightened. This is an additional, timed ticket experience for $5 per person.

Artists and artists will bring the Día De Muertos experience to Naper Settlement with a new immersive artistic collaboration that pays tribute to the holiday. Visitors will marvel at a stunning altar and life-size alebrijes, see folkloric dances by Ballet Folklorico and performances by Mariachi Aurora, create a Día De Muertos art print using a tortilla press by local artist Salvador Jimenez Flores, and more. ALMAS (Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs) will be on site as a community partner for those interested in learning more about Día De Muertos. ALMAS will also offer a sugar skull decorating activity.

In Alice’s Un-Birthday Party, enter a geodesic dome and fall down the rabbit hole into a wonderland unlike any other.

Or stroll through the Gargoyle Cemetery and take a photo with a gargoyle sculpture created by nationally recognized Naperville artist Paul Kuhn.

Returning attractions include a zombie maze, ax throwing, an alien autopsy, a magic show, a dark art gallery and other extraordinary activities and performances.

There will be dishes from local vendors including Calogero’s Old World Italian Pizza, John’s Rib House, Grumpy Gaucho, Guzman y Gomez, Decadent Flavor, Molly’s Cupcakes, Ben & Jerry’s and Hello Boba.

All Hallows Eve is recommended for families with children aged 16 or younger. All Hallows Eve tickets support the Naperville Heritage Society’s mission to collect, document, preserve and support the history of Naperville, Illinois, past and present.

Tickets are $20 per person. Members and children under 4 receive free entry. For more information and tickets, visit NaperSettlement.org/AllHallowsEve.