Activities Day Line-up for Sunday, October 15

Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Activities Day was founded 2017 (year 3 of the event). The idea was to provide people with a Sunday Spooky Fun-day and a chance to explore the city through a paranormal lens. Think of it as a paranormal version of Doors Open. We always have a mix of free events as well as some with a modest ticket price. We’re very happy with our line-up this year, some favorites return and we have some new activities we’ve wanted to see happen for awhile. You won’t be able to do everything on the list but you can make it to quite a few if you want to make a day of it.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

  1. 9am: Spiritualist Service (in-person or by Zoom), hosted by Church of Peace & Spiritualist Center at Morris Pratt Institute (11811 W, Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa). Free, registration not required.
  2. 11am-4pm: Morris Pratt Institute Open House (11811 W, Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa). Cookout, tours and info, gift shop open. Free, registration not required. 
    More info on Morris Pratt Institute: www.morrispratt.org
  3. 12:30pm: Art and Symbolism Tour, Forest Home Cemetery. Learn how to identify symbols on gravestones and their meaning. Tickets, $20: https://milwaukeekrampusnacht.ticketbud.com/milwaukee-paranormal-conference-2023 
    More info on Forest Home Cemetery: foresthomecemetery.com
  4. 2pm: Pop-up Death Cafe, Forest Home Cemetery’s Victorian Garden (near cemetery offices), led by KD Teague. This is a session where people can speak freely about death and all concepts involving it. Free event but registration required: https://milwaukeekrampusnacht.ticketbud.com/milwaukee-paranormal-conference-2023 
    Death Cafe Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/239129963641970
  5. 1-6pm: Witches Faire, Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall (1920 S. 37th St.) A variety of witch-themed vendors, organized by the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Community. Kochanski’s, by the way, is haunted! Free event, registration not required.
    More info on MPUC: www.facebook.com/milwpuc
  6. 4pm: Bigfoot Hike (Forest location in SE Wisconsin disclosed only to ticket holders) led by Barnaby Jones of Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society. This will be a hike into the woods, Barnaby will explain what to look for. Pack your own food/ drink. Ticket info soon. 
    More info on CAPS: www.wisconsincaps.com
  7. 5pm: American Ghost Walks Third Ward Ghost Walk (meets outside Milwaukee Public Market, corner of Water and Saint Paul). This tour shares history and ghostlore of the neighborhood that was once nicknamed “The Bloody Third.” Tickets, $25: www.americanghostwalks.com 

8. 5-7pm: Krampus Open Workshop, Best Place chalet bar (next to gift shop, 917 W. Juneau Ave.) Bring your own costume projects to work on and meet members of Milwaukee Krampus Eigenheit. Free event but registration required:https://milwaukeekrampusnacht.ticketbud.com/milwaukee-paranormal-conference-2023
More info on MKE: www.facebook.com/Milwaukee.Krampus.Eigenheit

We hope to see you at Milwaukee Paranormal Conference 2023!

VENDOR: Arsenic Lullaby

Arsenic Lullaby is an indy dark humor comic book series, which has had stories featured in Mad Magazine and on Comedy Central. It has nominated for the Industries two highest awards, the Harvey Award and the Eisner Award. Arsenic Lullaby has also been translated and published in Greece by Jemma Press, where it was promptly nominated for Europe’s Comicdom Award. Stories from Arsenic Lullaby has also been featured in IL Male (Italy ) and Blue Comet (Greece).

Vendor: Besom Boutique

Besom Boutique is an eclectic accessories boutique for the Modern Day Mystic. The boutique was founded in 2020 and has grown to be a reflection of the things I enjoy most. By incorporating my love of crystals, botany, vintage fashions and all things witchy and spooky into handbags, jewelry and other accessories we have created a unique shopping experience! Stop by our booth and check out all the latest items we have in our 2022 Spooky Collection!

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Vendor: Mind, Soul, and Self LLC/Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Communicate with the Spirit World! Divination Tools, Magick, Witchcraft, and Ritual Items. Elder Futhark Runes, Witches Runes, Tarot cards, Pendulums, Ouija Boards, Planchettes, Crystal Balls, Scrying Mirrors, Amulets, Athame, and more! Most items are black lit, glow in the dark, and color shifting. All items are handcrafted by Christina. Christina is a Transpersonal Psychologist, Modern Mystic, Witch and host of the podcast “Garden Goth”.

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Vendor: Amelia Cotter

Amelia Cotter is an author, poet, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore. Her books include Where the Party Never Ended: Ghosts of the Old Baraboo Inn, This House: The True Story of a Girl and a Ghost, Maryland Ghosts: Paranormal Encounters in the Free State, the children’s book Breakfast with Bigfoot, and the poetry collection apparitions. Amelia has appeared on various radio and television programs, including Travel Channel’s Hometown Horror, and in the documentaries Scary Stories and Tinker’s Shadow: The Hidden History of Tinker Swiss Cottage. She also appeared as a regular cast member on Really Channel’s The R.I.P. Files. Amelia is a member of The Society of Midland Authors. www.ameliacotter.com