Naper Settlement is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-4PM and Sunday from 1-4PM with general museum admission $12 for adults (13+), $10 for seniors (62+), $9 for veterans, 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.
Naperville Architecture Walking Tour
Thursday, June 11 • 5:30-6:30PM | $15/person
Learn about the important and interesting architecture from the 1800s to today that makes downtown Naperville a beautiful place to live, work, and play. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and covers about two miles. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required.
National Treasure Escape Room (Family Edition)
Saturday, June 13 • 12-1PM or 1:30-2:30PM | $15/person
Join the adventure and become a history hero! Work together to solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and protect a lost American treasure in this hands-on museum escape.
Family STEM Night: Garden 101
Thursday, June 18 • 6-7PM | $8/person
Explore Naper Settlement’s many gardens and green spaces, learn the science underneath the soil, and germinate your own corn, beans, and squash seeds to take home and to plant in the museum’s Permaculture Garden.
Naper Nights Community Concert Series
Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 • 5-10PM | $25/adult (13+), $15/youth (4-12), free for children 3 and under | Tickets
Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in music with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Visitors can experience some of the nation’s most recognized tribute performances while enjoying dozens of local restaurants, food trucks, businesses, a FREE children’s area, and more! On June 19, listen to the ultimate tribute to the Queen of Soul starring LaShera Moore Ellis and backed by a dynamic 10-piece band with a performance by R-E-S-P-E-C-T: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin from 6-7:30PM. Enjoy the uplifting energy of Sly & The Family Stone with Bumpus, a dynamic 9-piece funk & soul group based out of Chicago from 8-10PM. On June 20, rock out to the ultimate AC/DC concert experience by DOWN/POUR featuring explosive energy, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs from 6-7:30PM. Don’t miss Crazy Train, The Ultimate Touring Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show from 8-10PM. For more information and tickets, visit NaperNights.org.
Slice of History: Pre-Finals Hang
Tuesday, June 23 • 5-6PM | Free for college students with registration
Take a break before finals with A Slice of History- an after-hours hang designed for college students. Enjoy free pizza, relaxed trivia, and a chance to explore the site in a low-pressure, social environment before heading into exam week.
Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour
Thursday, June 25 • 5:30-6:30PM | $15/person
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.
Blacksmithing 102: Beyond The Basics
Friday, June 26 • 10AM-1PM | $100/adult (18+)
Blacksmithing 102 builds upon the following skills introduced in Naper Settlement’s Blacksmithing 101, focusing on improving hammer control, precision, and design understanding. Students will learn more advanced forging techniques including hammer control, shaping and texturing, bending, and twisting. The class emphasizes both functional and artistic projects that develop a deeper sense of craftmanship and forge discipline. Must be 18+ to participate. Students must take Blacksmithing 101 to register for this class. Pre-registration is required.
Illinois Humanities Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us – Blackhawk and the War of 1812 Land Grant
Saturday, June 27 • 1:30-3PM | Free with registration
Join Naper Settlement for Illinois Humanities’ Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us. This experience goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participants to share and connect their own lived experiences to our country’s history. This program’s topic is about Blackhawk and the War of 1812 Land Grant.
Naper Settlement Farmers Market
Tuesday, June 30 • 3-7PM | Free admission
Join Naper Settlement for a fun-filled afternoon with free local shopping, live music, hands-on demonstrations, kid’s activities, museum exhibits, and more. The Naper Settlement Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday from June 30 through September 22.
Naper Settlement is located at 523 S. Webster Street. For more information about registration for a specific event or program and to purchase museum admission tickets, visit NaperSettlement.org.
