Westport Journal

StoryFest
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture!
StoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence, Cody Daigle-Orians, and more, plus a special appearance by Washington Irving himself!
10 am: Lorien Lawrence
10:30 am: Cody Daigle-Orians
11 am: Dan Poblocki
11:30 am: Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Gather in the museum’s historic barn, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story: brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Reading by Washington Irving
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:30
Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story, brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages. Stay after the tale to enjoy light seasonal refreshments—and keep an eye on the door… you never know who might appear.
Tickets $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.
