Join Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum for a 3-day spooky extravaganza celebrating haunted history, paranormal research, and supernatural storytelling. The 2026 Illinois Paranormal Conference takes place on Saturday, October 10th from 10am-5pm. Enjoy a full day of fascinating speakers, vendors, and paranormal exploration. 

I’ll be speaking at the event; 11:15am-12:00pm Jenny Wagner, "Animal Communication from the Other Side"

Presentation: "Animal Communication from the Other Side"
As an Animal Communicator Jenny has learned that animals have mastered unconditional love and continue to work with us from the other side. Learn about soul lessons and how our animals help us grow into who we are meant to be. Learn how our animals communicate with us telepathically while alive and in spirit. In this presentation, you will learn to identify the signs our animals send us to continue to communicate once they have crossed over the rainbow bridge.  

Tickets: $30.00

http://www.tinkercottage.com/il-paranormal-convention.html

Additional Fun:

Friday Night - 10/09: Tipsy History: Spirits with the Spirits, 6-8pm
Join Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum staff at the historic Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, October 9th from 6-8pm as we dive into crazy stories from our local history!

Saturday Night - 10/10:
Paranormal Investigation of the Tinker Swiss Cottage, 7-10pm
Join us for a post-Conference investigation of the infamous Tinker Swiss Cottage with special guest investigators. This exclusive after-hours ghost hunt inside Rockford's most haunted historic home is limited to a small group. 

Sunday Morning - 10/11:
History & Haunts Downtown Walking Tour, 10-11:30am
Wrap up your spooky weekend with a downtown guided walking tour. Learn the history and hauntings of downtown Rockford, enjoy some tasty sips from Inzombia coffee, and peruse some local shops.