Spooktacular Series
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This Fall join us for a series of Spooktacular Friday nights! Each week will be a new presenter about the area's history, folklore, legends, and/or haunted findings! These are free events open to the public but you MUST register in advance for the nights you would like to attend so that we can provide a proper meeting space.
Light refreshments will be served during all our Spooktacular Nights!
All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult these are not child drop off events.
09/27/2024 Spooktacular Kickoff Open House
Join us for thrills and chills as we kick off our Spooktacular Series with a fun night of s'mores outside by the fire, spooky drink making with a mixologist, spooky party treat making, games, crafts,scavenger hunt, giveaways, door prize tickets available for purchase, and more.
10/04/2024 Author Zack Lamothe
Zack is a native from Norwich with tales of Connecticut lore. He has 5 published books, 2 of which he will be discussing with us.
Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off- Kilter, and Full of Surprises
More Connecticut Lore: Guidebook to 82 Strange Locations
10/11/2024 Author Patrick Scalisi & Artist Valerie Ruby-Omen
Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids. Pat and Val did extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state. They'll explain the concepts of "cryptozoology" and "cryptids," followed by a live storytelling session about the fearsome Glastonbury Glawackus. There will also be time for questions and a chance to purchase signed books and prints from the creators.
10/18/2024 Mystic Seaport Lore and Legend Specialist
Do you know the true legend of Sleepy Hollow? What about Halloween creatures like Frankenstein, Werewolves, Witches, and Vampires? Mystic Seaport has just the expert to fill us in on all of our favorite haunting creatures and were their legends started and became the stories we of today.
10/25/2024 Movie Fest Night
We will have 2 movies playing here at once in 2 separate areas. We set up a poll on social media for movies the community would like to come out and watch and the winner for our family friendly movie was Halloween Town. The winner of our horror poll movie was The Conjuring.