Twilight: New Moon will be slipping onto the night sky and area theaters this month and turning every vampire fan into a howling maniac. We’ve begun collecting New Moon events so you can plan your lugubriously romantic month of bloodlust and make-believe accordingly.

November 9
Twilight Saga: New Moon cast tour – Fox Valley Mall, Hot Topic
Cast members Ashley Greene “Alice” and Kellan Lutz “Emmett” stop by Fox Valley on a 15-city tour which also features live performances from bands on the movie soundtrack (Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls are all possibilities), and a question and answer forum with some cast members. Visit hottopic.com for more details.

November 19–22
Classic Cinemas’ Charlestowne 18 Cinema Theatre New Moon welcoming party
This movie theater’s premiere event features prize drawings (posters, photos and books signed by the Twilight stars, T-shirts and Bella’s bracelet) every two hours. Free goodie bags for the first 100 fans at the event. Patrons are invited to dress and compete in a Twilight costume contest held every day.

November 20
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort New Moon Package
Twilight obsessives pony up for the V.I.P. treatment with an an exclusive screening and meet-and-greet with actress Ashley Greene from the movie via the Hilton Chicago. There’s a Hilton’s All-Access Package ($259) with luxury overnight accommodations for up to four people, four tickets to Bella’s Birthday Ball (6–8pm), transport by Windy City Limousine, private meet-and-greet and four tickets to a private New Moon screening. And there’s a Movie Madness Package ($199) that skips the meet-and-greet. For reservations, call: 630-529-0200

We will update this page as more New Moon events are announced.