Jeff Belanger

Valentine's Day Freak Formal
2026-02-14 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Double Tree Hotel Milford MA, 11 Beaver St, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Formerly known as Zombie Prom, Jeff and Ray from New England Legends are back to host the Freak Formal to benefit Project Just Because. Come dressed as a monster, alien, weirdo, or any other strange thing you like! Music by DJ Neato, there’s a cash bar, yard games like cornhole and Jenga, raffle prizes, and more! Come with a date, come solo, a group of friends, it doesn’t matter! This is the most UN-Valentine’s Day thing you can do!
About Project Just Because: Project Just Because helps struggling families in their times of greatest need by supplying basic necessities including warm clothing, food and school supplies. We are dedicated to serving as many men, women and children as possible in a caring and dignified environment. As a conduit between those who want to give and those in need, Project Just Because fosters a stronger, more empathetic community.
You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freak-formal-event-presented-by-new-england-legends-tickets-1980103869978 (Project Just Because handles all ticket sales.)

Dead of Winter with Jeff Belanger at the Elizabeth Taber Library
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, 02738, United States
Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter’s day? This program explores the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy haunts to strange creatures who adapt to freezing temperatures, the Dead of Winter will give you something to shiver about.
Please contact the library as reservations may be required.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the New Canaan Library
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Wicked Strange New England offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Drawing from a library of hundreds of legends, this program is different every time it’s given. The bizarre is closer than you think!
Includes book signing, meet and greet, and show. Please contact the library as reservations may be required.

Speak Easy Story Night
2026-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Speak Easy Story Night is a new storytelling event and podcast created and hosted by Jeff Belanger and Mike Hsu. Storytellers are invited to come out and share their stories on stage. Each storyteller has 5 minutes with the mic. No note cards, no reading, just raw, true stories. If you need help, you can opt for an interview format where Jeff or Mike will join you on stage and ask questions to help draw out your story. Each night features a theme to be your guiding star, but don’t get too hung up on making your story fit. We’ll record the stories and create an on-going podcast where we can connect with people from all walks of life.
The theme for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:30PM is: Scared
The cost is $10 at the door. 21+ Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Haunted New Orleans with Jeff Belanger
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-12 | New Orleans, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, 70116, United States
January 30, 20206 UPDATE: There is one ONE room left for this trip! Make your deposit soon!
Jeff Belanger has partnered with Travel Leaders Destinations Unlimited to take a small group of people to the Big Easy… New Orleans, Louisiana, for a ghostly good time! Space is limited to 25 people. We’ll spend five days together looking for ghosts, legends, spirits, food, and more! Please email the travel agency for a detailed PDF itinerary!
You can sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/duagency/haunted-new-orleans-2026
Highlights
● Jackson Square
● The Garden District
● Cemetery Tour
● Voodoo Doll making workshop
● Presentation from Jeff Belanger
● Voodoo tour of the French Quarter
● 2 nights of Guided Paranormal Investigations
● Ghost Pub Crawl
● Dinners at Tujague’s and Coterie
Inclusions
● Hosted by Jeff Belanger
● Escorted by TLDU’s Josh Hopkins
● Four Night Hotel Accommodations
● 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts (B) , 2 Dinners (D)
● Sightseeing per itinerary
● All taxes, meal gratuities, and guides
Price:

Single Occupancy—$2,699 per person
Double Occupancy—$2,299 per person
Triple Occupancy—$2,199 per person
Quad Occupancy—$2,149 per person

Deposit: $750 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
Final Payment: Due by January 30, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Deposit is non-refundable.
After January 30, trip cost is non-refundable
Not included in price:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance

The Writing Life with Jeff Belanger at the Fall River Public Library
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Fall River Public Library, 104 N Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
This 90-minute workshop to help writers tap into their creativity, find their voice, craft a story, and express themselves in a world with more media than it’s ever had before. For more than 20 years, Jeff has made a living as a full-time writer. He’s written for newspapers, magazines, the web, podcasts, radio, television, documentary film, and he’s authored over a dozen books. The workshop focuses on nonfiction and memoir, but there is plenty for fiction writers to chew on. Attendees are encouraged to email in questions before the program.
The event is free and open to the public, but please contact the library to reserve your spot.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at Follen Church
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Wicked Strange New England offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Drawing from a library of hundreds of legends, this program is different every time it’s given. The bizarre is closer than you think!
Includes book signing, meet and greet, and show. Please contact the church as reservations may be required.

Cemetery Safari with Jeff Belanger at the Taft Public Library
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Taft Public Library, 29 North Ave, Mendon, MA, 01756, United States
This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff Belanger takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up through modern times. We explore funerary art throughout the ages, see funny and memorable epitaphs, funeral customs, cemetery oddities, and throw in the stories behind a few haunted boneyards for good measure. The program is funny, entertaining, and uplifting!
The program, meet and greet, and book signing event is free and open to the public, but please contact the venue as reservations may be required.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Seymour Public Library
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., Seymour, CT, 06483, United States

A Podcast Masterclass with Jeff Belanger at the Mystic Noank Library
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Mystic Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT, 06355, United States
Ever want to start your own podcast, or take your existing podcast to a higher level? Jeff Belanger has been the co-host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends podcast for the past eight years. His show has garnered over 6 million downloads. Plus, Jeff has been a guest on hundreds of other podcasts throughout his career. If you have a great idea for a show, it doesn’t take a lot of money to get started, but you do need a plan. In this program you’ll learn the basics of what you’ll need from developing your idea, equipment, software, hosting, advertising opportunities, getting your show listed in all of the directories, and promoting your show once it’s done. Whether you want to share your business expertise or entertain the masses, bring your questions!
The program is free and open to the public, but please contact the library as reservations may be required.

Cemetery Safari with Jeff Belanger at the Millbury Public Library
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, 01527, United States

Dead of Winter with Jeff Belanger at the Ashaway Free Library
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Ashaway Free Library, 15 Knight Street, Ashaway, RI, 02804, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Women's Club of Oxford Greens
2026-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Oxford Greens, 97 Country Club Drive, Oxford, CT, 06478, United States
Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Wicked Strange New England offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Drawing from a library of hundreds of legends, this program is different every time it’s given. The bizarre is closer than you think!
Includes book signing, meet and greet, and show. This is a private event and only open to members.

Cemetery Safari with Jeff Belanger at the Hudson Public Library
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington Street, Hudson, MA, 01749, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Paxton COA
2026-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Paxton Senior Center, 17 West Street, Paxton, MA, 01612, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Stonington Free Library
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library
2026-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME, 04073, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Milford Public Library
2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT, 06460, United States

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Maxfield Public Library
2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Charlie’s Barn, 29 S Village Road, Loudon, 03307, United States
Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained.
Includes meet and greet, book signing, and the show. Please contact the venue as reservations may be required.
Please note the event is taking place at: Charlie’s Barn, 29 S Village Rd, Loudon, NH 03307 (right around the corner from the Maxfield Public Library).

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at Follen Church
2026-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained.
Please contact the venue as reservations may be required.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Abbott Library
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782, United States

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Millbury Public Library
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Main Street, Millbury, MA, 01527, United States
Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained.
Please contact the venue as reservations may be required. Please note this event will take place under the tent at the Asa Waters Mansion directly across the street from the Millbury Public Library.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Conway Public Library
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave, Conway, NH, 03818, United States

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the Voluntown Public Library
2026-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Voluntown Public Library, 107 Main Street, Voluntown, CT, 06384, United States
Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Wicked Strange New England offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Drawing from a library of hundreds of legends, this program is different every time it’s given. The bizarre is closer than you think!
NOTE: This event is being held in the Town Hall Meeting Room (use the same parking lot as the library).
Includes book signing, meet and greet, and show. Please contact the library as reservations may be required.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at Havenwood
2026-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Havenwood, 33 Christian Avenue, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Wicked Strange New England offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Drawing from a library of hundreds of legends, this program is different every time it’s given. The bizarre is closer than you think!
Includes book signing, meet and greet, and show. This event is private for the Havenwood community.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger at the James A. Tuttle Library
2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | James A. Tuttle Library, 45 Main Street, Antrim, NH, 03440, United States

A Brief History of Spirit Contact with Jeff Belanger the Fall River Public Library
2026-10-21 18:00 - 2026-10-26 19:30 | Fall River Public Library, 104 N Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Are talking boards (aka Ouija boards) just a game? Can people reach the other side with automatic writing, through mirror gazing, by pulling out a camera or tape recorder? Jeff explores the methods, discusses the history, and displays the evidence of spirit communication.
NOTE: Jeff is NOT a psychic medium. He does not do spirit readings of any kind.
This event is free and open to the public. Please contact the Library as reservations may be required.

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Warren Public Library
2026-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Warren Senior Center, 2252 Main St, West Warren, MA, 01092, United States
Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained.
No reservations required. The events is being held at the Warren Senior Center, 2252 Main St, West Warren, MA.

Cemetery Safari with Jeff Belanger at the Somers Public Library
2026-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Somers Public Library, 2 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT, 06071, United States

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Franklin Historical Museum
2026-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained.
Tickets are $5 (payable at the door). Please contact the museum as reservations may be required.
