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SUMMARY:The Haunted Galena Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Haunted Rockford’s own Kathi Kresol at the Haunted Galena Conference. \nMay 1st – 3rd\, 2026 in Galena\, Illinois\, one of the oldest and most haunted small towns in the Midwest\, for the fifth annual Haunted Galena Conference! \nKathi will be speaking Saturday. \nFor more information and to register: \nhttps://www.hauntedgalenatourcompany.com/haunted-galena-conference \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/the-haunted-galena-conference/
LOCATION:Galena House Hotel\, 230 S Main Street\, Calena\, 61036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Dead Guy Festival - True Crime Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature speakers on serial killers\, gangsters and murder and mayhem. \nHost Kathi Kresol will share some horrible crimes she has researched in the region\, Author Chad Lewis will tell tales of  Gangsters in Illinois and Wisconsin\, and Author Sylvia Shults will present her research into some truly notorious crimes. \nAfter the presentations the participants will have time to tour the Auto Attractions Museum. \nFor more information on the speakers and their presentations\, visit our Dead Guy Festival Page. \n  \nOnline Registration is now closed. Some last-minute tickets are available\, call Kathi at 815-871-4239 to register. \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/dead-guy-festival-true-crime-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Auto Attractions Museum\, 13825 Metric Dr\, Roscoe\, IL\, 61073\, United States
CATEGORIES:True Crime Expo
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Dark Days of Illinois History - Prohibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Winnebago and Boone County Genealogical Society. \nDark Days of Illinois History: Prohibition\, with Kathi Kresol. Explore the dark side of Illinois history with a thrilling look at Prohibition\, when infamous criminals turned the state into their own playground of shootouts\, heists\, and hideouts. Rare photographs and little-known stories reveal the shadowy legacy of Illinois’s most notorious “businessmen.” \nThis is a free event. Attend in-person at the Rockford Public Library East Branch\, no registration required. Or watch from home via Zoom. Advanced registration is required for the Zoom meeting. \nFor more information about this presentation and joining the Winnebago and Boone County Genealogical Society\, please visit their website:https://www.wbcgensociety.org/
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/presentation-dark-days-of-illinois-history-prohibition/
LOCATION:RPL East Branch Library\, 6685 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation At The Boone County Museum Of History
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION! \nThe Haunted Rockford Crew is joining with MidWest Ghost Investigators and In The Presence of Others for a Special Evening at the Boone County Museum of History! \nWe will be hosting our first paranormal investigation at this location. This amazing Museum is filled with artifacts from Belvidere’s Past. We will share some of the history of the families who lived here and the personal stories of those that have experienced the hauntings of those that roam these halls. \nThis special event will give you the chance to find out what an actual paranormal investigation is all about! We will break out the equipment\, turn off the lights and see which spirits linger in this location. \nRegistration for this event is now closed.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/paranormal-investigation-at-the-boone-county-museum-of-history/
LOCATION:Boone County Museum Of History\, 314 S State St\, Belvidere\, IL\, 61008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Investigation
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SUMMARY:Dead of Winter - Tales of Things That Go Bump In The Night
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13th with Haunted Rockford! \nCelebrate this dark time of the year Haunted Rockford Style. Local authors Terri Reid and Kathi Kresol will be joining together for a special evening of spine-tingling and bone-chilling stories! \nTerri Reid\, best-selling author of the Mary O’Reilly paranormal series\, will join Kathi Kresol\, author of “Haunted Rockford\, Illinois”\, to share their favorite tales of their own paranormal encounters and other local legends. After the presentation we will be given a tour of both houses of this unique location. \nBoth authors will have copies of their books for sale. Find out more about the authors on their websites:\nTerri’s website: terrireid.com\nKathi Kresol’s website: kathikresol.com \n  \nOnline registration is now closed\, but some last-minute tickets are available. For information\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/dead-of-winter-tales-of-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum Park\, 1129 South Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Ghosts Of Christmas Past 12.12.25
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays Haunted Rockford style at Historic Auto Attractions! This program will start with a presentation by Kathi Kresol on stories from the darker side of the Holiday Season. Then the Haunted Rockford Crew will share the history of this incredible location along with the ghostly encounters experienced by staff and visitors. Guests will be allowed to tour the museum and see the most haunted exhibits. \nTickets are $25 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Thursday December 11\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/ghosts-of-christmas-past-12-12-25/
LOCATION:Historic Auto Attractions Museum\, 13825 Metric Dr\, Roscoe\, IL\, 61073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Evening
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SUMMARY:Ghost Of Christmas Past 12.6.25
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays Haunted Rockford style at Tinker Swiss Cottage! This program will start in the barn. Kathi Kresol will present some stories from the darker side of the Holiday Season. Tinker’s own Samantha Hochmann will share the history of this incredible location along with the ghostly encounters experienced by staff and visitors. Guests will be allowed to tour the house and see the most haunted rooms. The house will be decorated for the Holidays in true Victorian fashion. \n  \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/ghost-of-christmas-past-12-6-25/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Spirits Of Stable Rock
DESCRIPTION:Kathi Kresol\, Sara Bowker and Samantha Hochmann have worked together for years exploring haunted locations. They search for the origins of the hauntings and hope to uncover the truth behind the flickering lights and strange noises in the night. The team is thrilled to be invited to this historic location to investigate the many tales of ghostly encounters. They will share the legacy of the Boll Family and attempt to connect with any spirits that may linger there. \nStable Rock Winery and Distillery is a new location for Haunted Rockford. It’s a one-hour drive from Rockford. \nRegistration for this event is now closed.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/the-spirits-of-stable-rock/
LOCATION:Stable Rock Winery and Distillery\, 123 W Milwaukee Street\, Jefferson\, WI\, 53549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Evening
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SUMMARY:Haunted Rockford's Bus Tour 11.1.25
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking Lot at 211 N. Main Street. \nCelebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author\, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes\, suicides and ghostly encounters. We will visit several locations to experience the spots where these stories took place. We will be spending time off the bus so please dress accordingly for the weather. \n  \nTickets are $40 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Friday October 31\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \n  \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/haunted-rockfords-bus-tour-11-1-25/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 211 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bus Tour
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SUMMARY:Rockton Township Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Rockford is proud to partner with the Rockton Historical Society to offer a walking tour of the Rockton Cemetery. We will share the stories behind these historic headstones. Kathi Kresol will share the history of the people buried here and the spirits she has encountered with her teammates Samantha Hochmann and Sara Bowker. They will share the truth behind the legends of this historic graveyard. \nTickets are $20 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Saturday October 25\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance. \n  \nPhoto: findagrave.com
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/rockton-township-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Rockton Township Cemetery\, 536 West St.\, Rockton\, IL\, 61072\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rockford's Most Haunted 10.25.25
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Rockford is honored to be a part of this special event! We will be visiting three historical locations in Rockford: Veterans Memorial Hall\, Tinker Swiss Cottage and Graham-Ginestra House. All of these sites have reported ghostly encounters and paranormal happenings. The history of these fascinating locations will be shared by the staff of the locations and the Haunted Rockford Crew. You will hear spine tingling tales of the ghostly encounters experienced at each of these places. We will also have experienced paranormal investigators who will share their equipment to help capture evidence. \nWe will be starting the event at Veterans Memorial Hall\, meet us there. \nTo register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Friday October 24\, 2025 at 10:00 PM. Sales Hours Extended!  \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/rockfords-most-haunted-10-25-25/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 211 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Evening
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SUMMARY:Spooky Stories With Kathi Kresol
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event! Author and Paranormal Enthusiast\, Kathi Kresol will share the strange tales\, weird crimes\, and hidden haunted history of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Kathi has spent over two decades traveling backroads and collecting these eerie stories of our region. she weaves legend\, history and personal encounters into these tales of creepy cemeteries\, haunted houses\, and terrifying ghostly encounters. \nAdmission is free and prior registration is not required. Join us!
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/spooky-stories-with-kathi-kresol/
LOCATION:Montague Branch Library\, 1238 S. Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T220000
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SUMMARY:Haunted Rockford's Pub Bus Tour 10.18.25
DESCRIPTION:Guests MUST BE 21 Years of age!  \nWe will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking lot at 211 N. Main Street. \nCelebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author\, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes\, suicides and ghostly encounters. We will visit several locations (plus a couple of PUBS!) to experience the spots where these stories took place. We will be spending time off the bus so please dress accordingly for the weather. \n  \nOnline Registration for this event is now close. \n  \nThe meeting place for this event has changed! We will now be meeting at the Hope and Anchor English Pub at 5040 N. 2nd Street for the 7pm start of the Haunted Bus Tour.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/haunted-rockfords-pub-bus-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 211 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bus Tour
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SUMMARY:True Tales Of Things That Go Bump In The Night 10.17.25
DESCRIPTION:Tinker Swiss Cottage and Haunted Rockford! Local authors Terri Reid and Kathi Kresol will be joining us for this special evening of spine-tingling and bone-chilling stories! \nTerri Reid\, best-selling author of the Mary O’Reilly paranormal series and Kathi Kresol\, founder of Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events will share their favorite tales of their own paranormal encounters and other local legends. After the presentation\, Samantha Hochmann\, Executive Director of Tinker Swiss Cottage will share the history of this unique home and a tour of the mansion will be included in the admission price. Both Terri and Kathi will have copies of their books for sale. \nPlease visit Terri’s website: https://terrireid.com/ \n  \nOnline Registration is now Closed for this event. 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/true-tales-of-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-10-17-25/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Haunted Rockford's Bus Tour 10.11.25
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking lot at 211 N. Main Street. \nCelebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author\, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes\, suicides and ghostly encounters. We will visit several locations to experience the spots where these stories took place. We will be spending time off of the bus so please dress accordingly for the weather. \nOnline registration for this event is now closed. There may be a few last minute tickets available. Please call Kathi at 815-871-4239 \n  \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/haunted-rockfords-bus-tour-10-11-25/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 211 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bus Tour
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SUMMARY:Ghastly Crimes And Ghostly Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Local Historian and Author Kathi Kresol has been researching ghost stories\, true crimes\, and odd tales of the local area for over two decades. Kathi weaves the tales of local hauntings with her personal experiences. \nYou will pay at the door. The price is $10 for museum non-members and $5 for members.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/ghastly-crimes-and-ghostly-encounters/
LOCATION:Boone County Museum Of History\, 314 S State St\, Belvidere\, IL\, 61008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Twilight Cemetery Tour - Cedar Bluff Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:We’ll share stories that highlight the darker side of Rockford’s history. The stories will include murders and tragic accidents researched by Kathi Kresol. Kathi will share the details of the long forgotten stories of people that once called Rockford home. Sara Bowker and Samantha Hochmann will share stories of their own personal experience with the dead at Cedar Bluff Cemetery. \nThis is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes. Water and bug spray will be provided. \nTickets are $20 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Friday September 12\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nTickets will be available at the event for $25.00. \n  \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/twilight-tour-cedar-bluff-cemetery/
LOCATION:Cedar Bluff Cemetery\, 1200 Rural Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:In The Shadows: Hauntings At The Funderberg House In Belvidere
DESCRIPTION:Boone County Historical Society\, Boone County Museum of History and Haunted Rockford are joining together to bring you this amazing\, historical (and YES! haunted!) location. We will share some of the history of the families who lived here and the personal stories of those that have experienced the hauntings of those that still roam these halls. \nWe will be joined by paranormal investigation teams\, Midwest Ghost Investigators\, and members from Ghost Head Soup and In The Presence of Others Paranormal to offer you a chance to investigate this location! We will break out the equipment\, turn off the lights and see which spirits linger in this historic home. \nTickets are $40 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nOnline Reservations for this event are now closed. \nThere may be a few last minute tickets available\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/in-the-shadows-hauntings-at-the-funderberg-house-in-belvidere-8-16-25/
LOCATION:The Funderberg House\, 605 N State Street\, Belvidere\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Investigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T220000
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation Of The Historic Auto Attractions Museum
DESCRIPTION:This amazing place is filled with all sorts of historical objects and methods of transportation. We will hear some of the stories of historic accidents\, fateful rides and murder attached to these artifacts and see a portion of this HUGE facility. Come investigate this truly unique space with us! Kathi Kresol and museum staff will share the history of the objects. We will also be joined by a paranormal investigation team that will bring their equipment to help gather evidence. \nTickets are $40 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Friday July 25\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \n  \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/paranormal-investigation-of-the-historic-auto-attractions-museum/
LOCATION:Historic Auto Attractions Museum\, 13825 Metric Dr\, Roscoe\, IL\, 61073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Investigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T230000
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SUMMARY:Post-Conference Event: Special Investigation Of Tinker Swiss Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Join Haunted Rockford after the Illinois Paranormal Conference for a special investigation of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. Local investigators will be on site to teach guests how to investigate\, but guests are also welcome to bring their own equipment. \nThe event begins in the Barn. \nOnline Registration for this event is now closed. There are a very few tickets left\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/post-conference-event-special-investigation-of-tinker-swiss-cottage/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Investigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Illinois Paranormal Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens; Veterans Memorial Hall; and Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events are proud to present the 2025 Illinois Paranormal Conference. \nJoin speakers and vendors from all aspects of paranormal research. Headline speaker this year will be well-know Paranormal Researcher and Author Richard Estep. Other speakers will include Larry Eissler III\, Filmmaker\, Author and Paranormal Researcher from Expedition Entity; AJ Gutierrez\, Paranormal Researcher & Founder of the Chicago Haunted Museum; and Tobias Wayland\, Lead Investigator and Co-Founder of The Singular Fortean Society; and Robyn Davis and Ted Williams\, Founders of Haunted Galena Tour Company. \nNote: Dave Schrader will be not be speaking at the Conference this year. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nFor more information on the Conference\, including biographical notes on the speakers\, please visit our Conference 2025 Information Page. \nStart out your 2025 Conference Weekend with our Friday evening Haunted Downtown Rockford Walking Tour. Online registration for this event is now closed. \nJoin us after the Conference for a very special paranormal investigation of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum\, 7pm to 11pm. For more details and to register: This event is Sold Out. \n  \nOnline Registration for this event is now closed. Tickets will be available at the door for $30.00 per person. \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/the-2025-illinois-paranormal-conference/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 211 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T190000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Event: Haunted Downtown Rockford Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Start the 2025 Conference weekend with the very SPECIAL EVENT! \nHaunted Rockford is very excited to offer this event! Local author Kathi Kresol will lead the group around the haunted spots of downtown Rockford to make Rockford’s ghostly history come alive. \nKathi will be joined by the Haunted Rockford Crew who will help her share the dark tales of murder\, grisly accidents\, and spirits who linger throughout the Forest City. \nPlease remember that this is a walking tour so dress accordingly and wear your walking shoes. \n\nThe Haunted Rockford Crew is shifting gears for tonight’s scheduled Walking Tour. We are now hosting this event INSIDE due to the expected inclement weather.\n\nThe event will now take place at Tinker Swiss Cottage at 411 Kent Street in the BARN. Kathi will still share the ghostly stories of the downtown area but we also have a special treat for everyone! We will be joined by World Renowned Paranormal Investigator Richard Estep for a Meet and Greet.\n\nWe have added a few more tickets for this event. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by calling Kathi at 815-871-4239.\n\nIf you wish to have a refund instead for tonight’s event – please contact Kathi or reply to the email notification that you received about the change of location.\n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/pre-conference-event-haunted-downtown-rockford-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T220000
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation Of The Ethnic Heritage Museum And The Graham Ginestra House
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Rockford is thrilled to offer a paranormal investigation of these two historic homes! We will be joined by an actual investigation team for this exciting event.  \nDid you ever want to see what a real paranormal investigation is all about? This is your chance to find out. This event will let you be the paranormal investigator! Guests will be in small groups as you join the staff in the most active areas in the cottages. You are welcome to bring your own equipment. \nTickets are $40 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Friday\, June 20\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/paranormal-investigation-the-ethnic-heritage-museum-graham-ginestra-house/
LOCATION:Ethnic Heritage Museum and the Graham Ginestra House\, 1129 South Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal Investigation
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation At Tinker Swiss Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Friday the 13th Haunted Rockford style with a special night at Tinker Swiss Cottage! \nHaunted Rockford is excited to partner with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens to bring our friends Josiah Henson and Steve Bartel from Bartel and Henson Paranormal back to Tinker Cottage! Did you ever want to see what a real paranormal investigation is all about? This is your chance to find out. This event will let you be the paranormal investigator! Guests will be in small groups as you join the staff in the most active areas in the cottage. You are welcome to bring your own equipment. All events begin in the barn. \nThis event is now Sold Out! \n 
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/paranormal-investigation-at-tinker-swiss-cottage/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T220000
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SUMMARY:Haunted Rockford And Beyond: Personal Encounters With The Dead
DESCRIPTION:The Haunted Rockford Crew has been investigating different haunted locations in the area for over 20 years. We will share the strange tales\, weird crimes and hidden haunted history of Northern Illinois and Southern Illinois. Kathi\, Sara and Sam will share their many tales of haunted houses\, eerie cemeteries\, lost spirits\, dark crimes and more. \nAfter the presentation\, you will tour the very haunted Tinker Swiss Cottage! \nTickets are $25.00 and must be paid in advance. To register online\, tickets must be paid for via PayPal at time of Registration. Online orders not paid via PayPal at the time of registration will be canceled. \nDo not register online if you’re not going to pay via PayPal. \nOnline Registration Closes on Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make other arrangements for payment\, please call Kathi at 815-871-4239. \nNote: If you do not receive your tickets by email within 48 hours of purchase\, please check your email account Spam and/or Junk folders. Contact us if you need further assistance.
URL:https://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/personal-encounters-with-the-dead/
LOCATION:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens\, 411 Kent Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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