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Midsummer Scream Officially Kicks Off Spooky Season

August 23, 2025September 28, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments

Midsummer Scream has done it again and delivered a spooktacular event filled with the most amazing tricks and treats. For many, the Halloween and horror convention officially kicks off spooky season. This is the eighth year that Midsummer Scream has been bringing frights and delights to the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. It’s the peak of my summerween and I make sure to never miss it if I can help it. Let’s take a look at some highlights.

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The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Hosts Its First Ever Summerween Event

July 2, 2025July 22, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments

Vamp Jenn at Dark Harbor's Feast: Butcher’s Blackout — Vamp Jenn at Dark Harbor’s Feast: Butcher’s Blackout

For the first time ever, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor presented a special summerween event, Feast: Butcher’s Blackout. It was held this past June on Friday the 13^th, a very fitting date for such a blood-soaked affair, with a second date added on June 14^th due to an unprecedented response. The creators behind Dark Harbor decided to bring Halloween to the historic ship early this year. Horror and haunt enthusiasts definitely showed up and the attraction sold out both days. I’m a huge fan of Dark Harbor, so there was no way I was going to miss attending opening night.

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Events, halloween

Midsummer Scream Co-Founder David Markland Opens Up About Creating the World’s Biggest Horror Con

June 17, 2025July 27, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Photo credit: Jay L. Clendenin For Midsummer Scream

If you haven’t heard of Midsummer Scream, let me just say it’s become the world’s biggest Halloween and horror convention. Since 2016, it has haunted the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, annually. I started attending in 2018 and have covered it on Vamp Jenn’s Corner ever since.

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Events, History

Victorian Horror Stories Come Alive in an Immersive Experience

June 1, 2025June 23, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Vamp Jenn attending Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark at Heritage Square Museum

I am utterly fascinated with the Victorian era, so when I got wind of an event called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark, I had to check it out. The immersive experience was presented by the creators of the podcast Terrifying True Stories and took place at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. The evening included four haunting tales staged in four different Victorian manors.

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Events, halloween, holidays, Lifestyle

A Macabre Guide to Halfway to Halloween

April 18, 2025June 17, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez3 Comments

Photo by Zachary Kadolph on Unsplash — Photo by Zachary Kadolph via Unsplash

April is a very special time but not because Easter usually takes place. The month is the official halfway mark to October, which means it’s halfway to Halloween! I know some people may roll their eyes wondering why there’s a need to think so far ahead and speed through the year. However, I don’t see it that way. Half-o-ween is more of an occasion to keep the spooky spirit alive and serves as a reminder that everyday can be Halloween if that’s what makes us happy. It’s become such a big deal in the Halloween and horror community in my area that there are even a few events happening to celebrate it. I thought it’d be fun to round up some of the relevant content I’ve created on Vamp Jenn’s Corner and feature it here. Enjoy, and I hope you find a special way to commemorate Halfway to Halloween.

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A Look Inside Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend

March 23, 2025May 20, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez2 Comments

A vampire convention was recently hosted in Los Angeles, and there was no way Vamp Jenn was going to miss it! Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend was dedicated to the undead and took place at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. To my knowledge, this was the first year the event took place, and I’m excited to give you a look inside.

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Events, halloween

Chilling Midsummer Scream 2025 Announcements

March 5, 2025April 18, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez7 Comments

Midsummer Scream has just announced a few teasers about this year’s festivities. The event is the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, and I make it a point to attend every year. I was excited to learn about what’s in store and had to share it here with you all.

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The Witches Brew Presents a Valloween Night Market

February 13, 2025March 14, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments

The Witches Brew is a Los Angeles-based event organizer that hosts a variety of spooky events throughout the year. They recently presented a Valloween night market in Santa Ana, California, for all those searching for macabre Valentine’s Day gifts for either themselves or others. I had a wonderful time browsing and am here to share what I witnessed that evening.

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Odd & Macabre Events 2025

January 5, 2025January 2, 2026by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2025 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.

I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2025. Bookmark and share this page and enjoy!

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Ringing in the New Year with Dita Von Teese

January 5, 2025January 23, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez11 Comments

Vamp Jenn at Dita Von Teese's New Year's Eve Gala — Vamp Jenn at Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve Gala

The ending of a year can be rife with mixed emotions. I find that how I celebrate can set the vibe for the next 12 months, and ushering in a new year with a burlesque show kickstarts it in a playful way. When Dita Von Teese announced she would be hosting a New Year’s Eve gala in Los Angeles, I knew that’s how I wanted to bid adieu to 2024. Curious to know what happens during a Von Teese burlesque extravaganza? Here’s a peek!

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Category: Events

Midsummer Scream Officially Kicks Off Spooky Season

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Hosts Its First Ever Summerween Event

Midsummer Scream Co-Founder David Markland Opens Up About Creating the World’s Biggest Horror Con

Victorian Horror Stories Come Alive in an Immersive Experience

A Macabre Guide to Halfway to Halloween

A Look Inside Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend

Chilling Midsummer Scream 2025 Announcements

The Witches Brew Presents a Valloween Night Market

Odd & Macabre Events 2025

Ringing in the New Year with Dita Von Teese

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