Tuesday--Winter Arrives in Illinois! Come enjoy all the superstitions, folklore, and customs from the darkest days of the year. From the history of Santa, to tales the deadly Wendigo, this program will change the way you view the season 11/18 Kewanee, IL Library 6pm --FREE!

Books--The only thing keeping me sane in 2025! If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.

Tonight--Lumberjack Legends and Lore! Join me at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa, IL at 6pm for some of the tallest tales you will ever hear. ---FREE!

AI must really love me! For the last month I have been getting daily emails that are obviously AI created from alleged publicity agents who would love to share my books with their tens of thousands of readers---for a price. It is good to be wanted. 😀

10 years ago today! #cryptids #cryptid #cryptozoology #alienbigcat #phantomcat #britain #beastofbolton #Lore #legend #legendary #greatbritain #bigcat #blackpanther #creepy #spooky #scary #illustrator #illustration #art #creaturedesign #unitedkingdom #history #mystery #paranormal #alienbigcat

Krampus: Will he be your friend or foe? Now until Christmas--order any book from me and I will throw in my secret annual Krampus Holiday card ---just in time to keep you out of his basket! www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop

I am still huge in public bathrooms! Here is another addition to the ever-growing list of public bathrooms advertising my upcoming library programs. If you want to see me, be sure to check a restroom near you.

Last Chance Before Amazon Gobbles it Up! If you want to get my new Supernatural Lake Superior book signed and directly from me, this is the time because it we be on Amazon pretty soon. So help empty Bezos' pockets and get it today at www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 34 years ago today! #brayroad #wisconsin #weirdwisconsin #cryptids #unkown #spookyseaon #halloween #crypridart #creepy #illustration #cryptozoology #dogmen #uprightcanids #werewolves #werewolf #werewolfart #creaturedesign #darkart

Tuesday --Butler, WI Gets Bizarre! Time for some strange deaths, peculiar people, medical anomalies, haunted legends, and much much more weird history of Wisconsin. Butler Public Library 5:30 pm FREE!

Monday--Start your week with Supernatural Lake Superior! From countless ghostly ships, tales of mermaids, and UFOs, to sea serpents, cursed locations, and wandering ghosts, you will soon discover that the lake is filled with much more than watery graves. Suring, WI Public Library 6:30pm--FREE!

Sunday--November brings weirdness! Join me at the Platteville, WI library at 2pm for the most bizarre history that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!

Has Halloween Changed? My colleague Michael Kleen posted this fantastic article on why Halloween seems so different in today's world--check it out. michaelkleen.com/2025/10/30/w...

It is finally here!

This is how supernatural folklore works! It you want to see how paranormal legends originate, morph, and progress within a culture, a perfect example can be found in this fantastic Halloween film.

Wednesday--Cambridge, WI Gets Creepy! All things paranormal---join me at the public library for tales of ghosts, monsters, and UFOs--just in time for Halloween--FREE!

Halloween falls on a Friday for the first time in nearly a decade this year, which — despite economic concerns — is driving up spending.

Tuesday--Halloween comes to La Crescent, MN! From Samhain to modern day traditions, discover all the customs, folklore, and superstitions surrounding the holiday--FREE!

Monday--Illinois Gets Very Bizarre! Just in time for Halloween, come hear about the weirdest history and folklore from Illinois at the Harvard Public Library---FREE!

Sunday--Beware the Beast of Bray Road! Get yourself to Elkhorn for 2025 Beast Fest as I am doing a guided bus tour of Bray Road to honor the work of Linda Godfrey.

Just got the new 283 piece Wendigo set in the mail! This was a collaboration between Northwoods Bricks, myself, and my co-author @chadlewis.bsky.social If you order the set you get a 15% off coupon for our book 'Wendigo Lore'. Get your Wendigo here: www.northwoodsbricks.com/product/wend...

Spooky Saturday in Cobb, WI. Kick off your weekend with Ghosts, Monsters, and UFOs with me at the Cobb public library as I present Paranormal Wisconsin-- FREE!

Friday--UFO Days in Belleville, WI! Check out my presentation on the most bizarre UFO sightings and encounters--along with all the other amazing things to do at UFO Days! --FREE!

Thursday--McFarland Gets Spooky! Join me at the public library for some of the most chilling legends and folklore from Wisconsin--FREE!

Wed--Things gets spooky in Durand, WI! Join me for some of the scariest legends of ghosts from the Badger State. FREE!

Tuesday is Halloween in Hazel Green! Join me in WI for tales of Halloween from Samhain to modern day trick or treating, and everything in-between.

Monday---Halloween is in Reedsburg, WI! Start your creepy week off with the history and folklore of Halloween at the Reedsburg Public Library! --FREE

Need some Illinois Hauntings Today? Join me today at 2pm for a virtual program on some of the scariest places in Illinois. acornlibrary.org/calendar/mos...

@chadlewis.bsky.social and I have collaborated with Northwoods Bricks to create an amazing monster set -- the WENDIGO! It's a mysterious northwoods legend worth piecing together. Get yours at: Northwoodsbricks.com

Thursday-Iowa Gets Bizarre! Join me for some of the weirdest tales in Iowa's history. From bizarre deaths and peculiar people, to hauntings and medical anomalies and much much more.

Wednesday--Are you ready for Halloween? Join me in looking look at the origins our of holiday celebration: From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bat and witches. When: 10/15 Where: Oshkosh, WI Public Library Time 6pm Cost: Free

Tuesday--Halloween is here in Wisconsin! Join me a presentation on the history, folklore, and customs of Halloween! Where: Middleton, WI Library Time: 6pm Cost: FREE

The Van Meter Visitor week continues! Part 4 #vanmeter #vanmeteriowa #vanmetervistor #cryptids #cryptozoology #unknown #paranormal #weird #bizarre #scary #creepy #spookyseason #supernatural #livingdinosaur #mothman #illustration #art #cryptidart #creaturedesign #darkart #pterasaur #history #mystery

WI--Are you ready for The History of Halloween! This presentation covers everything from trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. 10/13 5:30pm Lodi, WI Library FREE

Tune in tonight at 9pm (Central) to the Monster Lounge podcast as I discuss dark folklore of the Northwoods. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

A William Shatner Coincidence? Tonight, The Unexplained tv show airs the lake monster episode called Terrors of the Deep. Lake monsters happen to be one of my favorite legends to talk about---coincidence or something else--Tune in to find out.

Friday--Halloween Folklore in Colfax, WI FREE-From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness.

Thursday--Halloween Comes to Shawano! From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, and the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. When: 9/2 -- 6pm Where: Public Library Shawano, WI FREE

Tonight--Mondovi Gets Spooky! Join me for some of the scariest legends and folklore from around Wisconsin as we begin the Halloween season.

Tonight--Wisconsin Gets Weird! Join me at the Waunakee Public Library for some of the scariest legends from our state.

Today--I will see you in Iowa.

The Van Meter Visitor's days are numbered! Drop whatever you are doing and get to Van Meter, Iowa this weekend for the festival and help me try to capture this giant winged beast.

Saturday is coming-- I am getting scared! It has been 12 years since our book about the Visitor came out, and every year we gather in Van Meter for the festival in hopes that we can capture this thing. Is this the year?

Why is the Van Meter Visitor a Criminal? Find out this Saturday at the Van Meter Visitor Festival in Van Meter, Iowa.

If you survive the Rapture! Join me Wednesday in Dodgeville, WI for legends of ghosts. mysterious creatures and UFOs.

Schedule of events 11:30am Start Noon- Collier & Star Wilmer-Bigfoot in Iowa 12:45 Jeff Craig -The Frogman 1:30- Tobias Wayland--The Shadow of the Mothman 2:30- 5 Nights of Terror Walking Tour Chad Lewis 3:45- Barnaby Jones --The History of Dogman 4:45- Chad Lewis & Kevin Nelson - Wendigo Lore

The Visitor is Near!

The Wendigo VS The Van Meter Visitor! Get ready---In addition to all the other mazing speakers, Kevin Lee Nelson and I will be presenting Wendigo Lore at the Van Meter Visitor Festival. You have been warned!

Saturday--Halloween Starts in Berlin, Wisconsin. Join me as we look at the origins of the celebration: From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. Where: Berlin, WI Library When: 9/20 Time: 10am Cost: FREE

Thursday--Paranormal Manitowoc! Legends of ghost ships, cursed B&Bs, sea serpents and more at the public library. Where: Public Library--Manitowoc, WI Time: 6pm Cost: FREE