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Halloween History, Folklore and Customs

with Chad Lewis
2025-10-07 18:00:00 2025-10-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Halloween History, Folklore and Customs Join researcher, author, and lecturer Chad Lewis as he shares the fascinating origins of our Halloween History! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, October 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 18:00:00 2025-10-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Halloween History, Folklore and Customs Join researcher, author, and lecturer Chad Lewis as he shares the fascinating origins of our Halloween History! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Join researcher, author, and lecturer Chad Lewis as he shares the fascinating origins of our Halloween History!

At the time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, people have celebrated through history. This program looks at the fascinating origins of our Halloween celebrations: From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Event | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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David Sikora
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