Howlin’ at the Moon (21+ Outdoor Halloween Bash)

Celebrate Halloween after dark at Naperville’s premier adult festival during Howlin’ at the Moon, returning for two thrilling nights on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at historic Naper Settlement. Designed exclusively for guests aged 21 and older, this outdoor Halloween bash transforms the museum’s 13-acre grounds in Downtown Naperville into an electric festival of live concert music, fire performances, eerie art installations, local food trucks, and seasonal spirits.

2026 Live Music Lineup

Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and howl along to two nights of live outdoor concerts on the main stage:

• Friday, October 23, 2026:
  • 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM: Birkenrocks
  • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Six Foot Blonde
• Saturday, October 24, 2026:
  • 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM: Mr. Blotto
  • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Neighbor

Thrilling Attractions & Halloween Experiences

• Costume Contest: Dress in your most creative, spooky, or hilarious Halloween attire and enter the nightly costume contest for a chance to win prizes (note: costume masks or prop weapons must comply with Naper Settlement’s safety policy).
• Food Truck Graveyard & BOOze Bar: Feast on local culinary favorites at the Food Truck Graveyard and quench your thirst at the BOOze Bar featuring craft beers, hard ciders, wine, seltzers, and themed Halloween cocktails.
• Moonlight Market: Browse a curated night market of macabre oddities, gothic artwork, bath and body goods, and handcrafted seasonal keepsakes from regional artisans.
• Fire Dancers & Thrill Performances: Watch mesmerizing live fire dance shows, sideshow stunts, and roaming costumed performers throughout the museum village.
• Dark Art Gallery & Giant Sculptures: Try your hand at blacklight painting inside the Dark Art Gallery and snap photos beside spine-chilling displays, including towering gargoyle sculptures and the iconic 15-foot werewolf installation crafted by Naperville artist Paul Kuhn.

Know Before You Go & Parking

• Strict 21+ Admission Policy: Every attendee must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid government-issued photo ID at the entrance gate. No one under 21 is permitted.
• Tickets & Membership: General admission is $25 per adult per night (complimentary for current Naper Settlement members; each night requires its own ticket).
• Free Downtown Parking: Convenient free parking is available across Downtown Naperville, including the Municipal Center Parking Deck (400 S. Eagle St.), Central Parking Facility (75 E. Chicago Ave.), and Van Buren Parking Deck (43 W. Van Buren Ave.), all within a short walk of Naper Settlement’s main entrance.