Naper Settlement presents the following events and programs during August 2025. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-4PM and Sunday from 1-4PM with general museum admission $12 for adults (13+), $10 for seniors (62+), and $8 for youth (4-12). Naperville residents with proof of residency, children under 4, and members receive complimentary admission. For more information about a specific event or program and to purchase museum admission tickets, visit NaperSettlement.org.
Naper Settlement Farmers Market
Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19, & 26 • 3-7PM
Free admission | Learn More
The Naper Settlement Farmers Market features live music, educational classes and demonstrations, as well as an assortment of goods from local vendors such as fresh produce, bakery items, honey, flowers, and more. The Naper Settlement Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday from July 1 through September 23.
Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour
Thursday, August 7 • 5:30-6:30PM
$15/person | Register
As you stroll through the serenity of this final resting place, you will step back into the past to learn the stories of pioneers, trailblazers, and everyday heroes who once breathed life into the very streets you walk today. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and covers about two miles. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required.
1980s Style Photo Shoot
Saturday, August 9 • 15-minute time slots are available from 10AM-4PM
Included in general admission | Register
Come dressed in your most awesome 1980s attire for the 1980s Style Photo Shoot at Naper Settlement’s Murray House. Props and accessories are provided. 15-minute time slots are available from 10 AM-4 PM. Pre-registration is required.
1980s Fashions Parade
Saturday, August 9 • 1-2PM
Included in general admission | Register
Show off your favorite 1980s inspired look in the 1980s Fashions Parade in Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel. Pre-registration is required.
The Great Decoding Escape Room
Saturday, August 9 • Available at 10:30AM, 12PM, or 1:30PM
$15/person | Register
The year is 1915 – the second year of the first World War. You and your party are cargo shipping analysts for the Great Lakes Naval Intelligence Office. They need your help in figuring out where to land an Allied ship full of secret cargo. Recommended for ages 12+.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian – Community Conversations: Plums Journey
Tuesday, August 12 • 3:30-4:30PM
Free admission | Register
Plum’s Journey is the third installment in Naper Settlement’s Community Conversations series, funded by the Illinois Humanities. Participants will explore the natural and human processes that carry a plum from the tree to the hand of the person eating it. The conversation invites guests to recognize the profound ways we are interconnected with people we may never meet. Teachers will receive 1 professional development hour for their participation. Join Naper Settlement to uncover the ties that bind our shared experiences through the humble journey of a plum. The Community Conversations series is supported by Illinois Humanities and Naperville Neighbors United.
Family STEM Night: Engineering Challenge
Thursday, August 14 • 6-7PM
$8/person | Register
Unleash your inner engineer and use science to see if you can build the tallest tower with just spaghetti, the strongest bridge with toothpicks, and more! This program is recommended for families with children 12 and under. Pre-registration is required.
Naper Nights Community Concert Series
Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 • 5-10PM
$25/adult (13+), $15/youth (4-12) | Tickets
The Naper Nights Community Concert Series wraps up in August with high-energy music performances paired with local food and beverages plus a children’s area with activities. On August 15, enjoy tributes to Widespread Panic, Grateful Dead, and Phish by Bears Gone Phishin’ from 8-10PM and a tribute to The String Cheese Incident by Cream Cheese Accident from 6-7:30PM. On August 16, listen to a tribute to Wilco by Wilclone from 8-10PM. Opening for Wilclone is a rock and roll classic band, Great American Taxi from 6-7:30PM. For more information and tickets, visit NaperNights.org.
Speakeasy Escape Room
Sunday, August 17 • Available at 1 PM or 2:30PM
$15/person | Register
You have been recruited to help a local detective agency track down Prohibition’s most notorious crime boss. It is up to you to gain entry into the speakeasy. Recommended for ages 12+.
Origins of Naperville Walking Tour
Thursday, August 21 • 5:30-6:30PM
$15/person | Register
Listen to stories from Naperville’s founding to the generosity of Caroline Martin Mitchell on a walking tour of the west side of downtown Naperville. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and covers about two miles. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian – Community Conversations: Conclusion
Thursday, August 28 • 11:30AM-12:30PM
Free admission | Register
Join Naper Settlement for the grand finale of the Community Conversations series, funded by Illinois Humanities. In this exciting final session, participants will celebrate the transformative themes and insights that have united their diverse voices. Participants will have the chance to share their personal stories, spark new ideas, and deepen their connection with a vibrant community of thinkers. Teachers are warmly invited to join in and earn professional development credit for this engaging experience. The Community Conversations series is supported by Illinois Humanities and Naperville Neighbors United.
Craft by Beer: Paint by Beer
Thursday, August 28 • 7-9PM
$20/adult (21+) | Register
Relive your childhood with Paint by Numbers, only this time enjoy a drink as you fill in the canvas. Learn about the history, get inspired by vintage examples, and take home your own painting. This program is for adults only – you must be at least 21 years of age to participate. A valid ID is required at event entry. Pre-registration is required.
