Garden After Hours: Spooky Stories with The People Tree

When the garden gates close the stories come alive.

Join us for an after-dark evening with The People Tree a collective of storytellers who’ll deliver chilling spine-prickling tales under the night sky.

This is not your childhood campfire! These stories are crafted for grown-ups who crave a hauntingly good night out.

• 21+ only
• Takes place at our Aurora location 2000 Montgomery Road.
• Free
• No registration required

Bring a friend! Bring a date!

Spooky stories not your style? All are welcome to shop stroll the gardens and sample our cocktail concoctions. https://www.thegrowingplace.com/event/garden-after-hours-spooky-storytelling/

Meet the People Tree Storytellers

Pamela Schumacher is a creative and passionate storyteller who grew up on a farm in rural Iowa as the seventh of ten kids—smack in the middle and always fighting for attention. Her storytelling draws from the chaos and comedy of growing up in a big family.

Errol McClendon has told stories all over the Chicago land area and appeared on The Moth. He hosts a storytelling show called Let Me Tell You and an open mic show in Berwyn Park District.

Rachna Prasad may be a marketer to pay the orthodontia and tuition bills but thinks stories are what gives our lives and experiences meaning and joy. She loves personal narratives but nothing beats a good old-fashioned ghost story!

Erica Katz is a student of life. She is proud veteran and member of the VFW Judd Kendall cheerleader of underdog volunteer nurse practitioner/nursing professor and a grateful mom. Erica tries to be present while working in medicine and filling her days with family friends and community. She is honored be the newest addition as a trustee to library board of Naperville Public Library.

Nicole Zaccaria is a speech and language pathologist in District 204 for over 20 years. As a single mom with young adult kids she reaches for stories to make sense of life and all its craziness. Realizing that she needed to find an alternate listening source Nicole turned to her pets: two dogs and two cats who are the best audience as long as she continues to pet them and give them treats.

Paul Teodo is a retired healthcare executive. He has been telling stories on stage in and around Chicago the past 14 years. He is the co-author of 2 novels PASTAMAN and Call Me Z and a book of short stories South of Cermak: Chicago Stories. All available on Amazon.

About The People Tree: Real People. Real Stories. On Stage.

The People Tree creates a space for our community to share stories in a personal and meaningful way. Whether you are coming to tell a story or listen you are welcome.

We have events throughout the year in the Chicagoland area. Find out more at www.thepeopletree.org.

Also check out other Kids events & activities in Aurora.