10th Annual Oktoberfest
Friday, October 4 • 5–10PM & Saturday, October 5 • 12–10PM
Experience Naperville’s German festival like never before! Traditional cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Guests will enjoy new event features including an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball, and new competitions on Saturday. Children’s activities are also available on Saturday from 12-4 PM. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive free admission.
Experience Naperville’s German festival like never before! Traditional cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Guests will enjoy new event features including an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball, and new competitions on Saturday. Children’s activities are also available on Saturday from 12-4 PM. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive free admission.
History Speaks Lecture Series: Perspectives on Indian Culinary Delights
Sunday, October 13 • 4–5PM
Non-Members: $10/adult, $9/youth (4-12) and students
Members: $8/adult, $7/ youth (4-12)
Explore contemporary Indian “fusion” cuisine with chef Vikram Singh, founder of Kama Bistro, along with perspectives on traditional Indian foods. Followed by a food tasting. This lecture will be held in Century Memorial Chapel.
Non-Members: $10/adult, $9/youth (4-12) and students
Members: $8/adult, $7/ youth (4-12)
Explore contemporary Indian “fusion” cuisine with chef Vikram Singh, founder of Kama Bistro, along with perspectives on traditional Indian foods. Followed by a food tasting. This lecture will be held in Century Memorial Chapel.
All Hallows Eve
Friday, October 18 & Saturday, October 19 • 6:30–10PM
Enter the netherworld of Naper Settlement to experience over a dozen sinister attractions, spooky vendors, and spine-chilling performances during this annual celebration of the occult. Not recommended for children under 8 years old. Please note that access to the haunt in the Martin Mitchell Mansion is limited. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Tickets are $20 per guest. Members and children under 4 receive free admission.
Enter the netherworld of Naper Settlement to experience over a dozen sinister attractions, spooky vendors, and spine-chilling performances during this annual celebration of the occult. Not recommended for children under 8 years old. Please note that access to the haunt in the Martin Mitchell Mansion is limited. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Tickets are $20 per guest. Members and children under 4 receive free admission.
Naperville Plays!
Saturday, October 19 • 10 AM–12PM
Visitors will quadruple their fun in this partnership of programming with hands-on activities and storytelling provided by the DuPage Children’s Museum, Naper Settlement, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and the Naperville Public Library. This program takes place at the Nichols Library. Admission is free.
Visitors will quadruple their fun in this partnership of programming with hands-on activities and storytelling provided by the DuPage Children’s Museum, Naper Settlement, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and the Naperville Public Library. This program takes place at the Nichols Library. Admission is free.
Juliette Low Birthday Bonanza
Sunday, October 27 • 1–4PM
$13/Girl Scout; $10/Adult
Celebrate the founder of the Girl Scouts on what would have been her 159th birthday! Meet “Juliette Low” and hear about her life in her own words, play games in our historic buildings, complete a take-home craft, and join your fellow Scouts in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday!” Since Juliette was born on Halloween, Scouts are allowed to wear a Halloween costume (no masks). Scouts will receive a fun patch.
$13/Girl Scout; $10/Adult
Celebrate the founder of the Girl Scouts on what would have been her 159th birthday! Meet “Juliette Low” and hear about her life in her own words, play games in our historic buildings, complete a take-home craft, and join your fellow Scouts in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday!” Since Juliette was born on Halloween, Scouts are allowed to wear a Halloween costume (no masks). Scouts will receive a fun patch.
History comes to life at Naper Settlement, Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.
