The following is a list of all CONFIRMED events. There’s a lot more that are currently pending, so bookmark this page and check back often. Please note that some of the events I’ll be appearing at charge an admission fee (those marked with a “$”), while others are not open to the general public (marked “private event”). If they are not marked, the event’s free and open to all. Still, you might want to check with the venue since some of them require you to pre-register just so they don’t overbook the event, which tends to annoy the local Safety Chief!
For most events, I will have copies of all my books available for purchase. If you already own my books, you’re more than welcome to bring them along for me to sign!
If you’re interested in having me lecture/speak/dance at one of your upcoming events, please feel free to contact me at jim@strangeandspooky.com.
Need a copy of my bio/press release to help you decide if you want to hire me? Download a copy right here! Or maybe you’re just curious to see where I’ve given presentations in the past. If so, feast your eyes on this list!
Last updated: May 20, 2026
If you’re even remotely considering having me come out for a visit in October, please don’t wait. Contact me now so we can get the ball rolling! My October is usually completely booked by the end of August!
Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12
Columbus Book Festival
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Main Branch
96 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
For more information, visit columbusbookfestival.org
Tuesday, July 28th @ 6:30 pm
The Spooky Side of Abraham Lincoln presentation
Pickerington Main Library
201 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
more information here
Monday, August 31st @ 5:30 pm
My Strangest & Spookiest Investigations presentation
Hillsboro Public Library
10 Willettsville Pike
Hillsboro, OH 45133
more information here
Thursday, September 3rd @ 6:00 pm
Bigfoot & The Ohio Grassman presentation
Dayton Metro Library: Miamisburg Branch
545 E. Linden Avenue
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Friday, September 25th
Weird Events in Ohio History presentation
The Institute for Learning in Retirement
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
Course registration required. More information here.
Saturday, October 3rd @ 1:00 pm
The Strange & Spooky World of James A. Willis presentation
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library: Main Branch
1110 E. Main Street
Greensburg, IN 47240
Sunday, October 11th @ 2:00 pm
The Frogman Amalgam presentation
Lorain Public Library System: Library: Main Library
351 W. 6th Street
Lorain, OH 44052
Wednesday, October 14th
Meet The Ghosts Of Ohio presentation
Beavercreek Community Library
3618 Dayton-Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Saturday, October 17th @ 4:00 pm
Weird Events in Ohio History presentation
Dayton Metro Library: New Lebanon Branch
715 West Main Street
New Lebanon, OH 45345
Saturday, October 24th @ 2:00 pm
Weird Events in Ohio History presentation
Dayton Metro Library: West Carrollton Branch
300 E. Central Avenue
West Carrollton, OH 45449
Friday, October 30th
The Night Market: Wolfman Origins
629 Arabella Street
Defiance, OH 43512-28569
more information here