# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DEAD OF WINTER 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join American Hauntings for the 27th Annual Dead of Winter Event — held each year in Alton, Illinois, this year at Franklin Lodge! Spend the day celebrating the spooky winter season of ghosts, hauntings, folklore, and legends while also supporting a great cause! Your generosity during this annual food drive will help to feed the hungry in the region during the coldest time of the year! So, join us at Franklin Lodge for this FREE daytime event! You’ll have the chance to be chilled by presentations on ghosts, hauntings, and the unexplained, meet speakers and authors, browse the vendor room, and make this one of the best days you’ll have all winter!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/dead-of-winter/200028866542505
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 195

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Franklin Lodge No. 25 AF&AM
- **lat**: 38.90082
- **long**: -90.14909
- **full address**: Franklin Lodge No. 25 AF&AM, 1513 Washington Ave,Alton, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: DEAD OF WINTER
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d8d14f883548d4c31ee60e5ccb0f26524f9546ee7e1b1d91991d11ba4a9253ad-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030506-gmir?v=1770451268

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DEAD OF WINTER  being held?
  - **A:** DEAD OF WINTER  takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Franklin Lodge No. 25 AF&AM, 1513 Washington Ave,Alton, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DEAD OF WINTER ?
  - **A:** DEAD OF WINTER  is organized by Troy Taylor's American Oddities Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DEAD OF WINTER  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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