On a dark, dark night: Slightly scary stories for families. Free, open to the public. Outdoors, weather permitting.

Hot cider and s’mores at 7 pm, family friendly (funny-scary) stories at 7:30, super spooky stories for grownups at 8. Bring your own lawn chair.

On a dark, dark night: Scary stories for all ages. Just enough for shivers, not enough for nightmares. Outdoors, free, open to the public.

Storyteller’s Choice. Stories, songs, puppets and silliness for all ages at Family Jam Fest. Admission at the gate.

Storyteller’s Choice. Stories, songs, puppets. All ages, free—and free popsicles!

Campfire Tales for Adventurous Listeners Summer Reading Program. All ages, free. (Event begins at 5 pm).

On a dark, dark night: Slightly Scary Stories. Stories, songs, puppets. All ages, free. Outdoors, weather permitting (otherwise at the Dodge City Public Library).

Popsicles in the Park, stories, puppets and music—and free popsicles! All ages, free, outdoors.

Storyteller’s Choice. Stories, songs, puppets and general silliness! Outdoors, all ages, free.

Grimm for Grownups, Andover Public Library (in the ampitheater). PG 10 or so (not for young children). Free. Funded by Humanities Kansas.

Storyteller’s Choice, a fun mix of stories, songs and puppets, for Overland Park Parks and Recreation. All ages, free.

Stories and puppets and POPSICLES! I’m on after the music performance. Independence (MO) Parks and Rec. Free, all ages.

Stories and puppets and POPSICLES! I’m on after the music performance. Independence (MO) Parks and Rec. Free, all ages.

Story time for grownups! I'll tell my favorite creepy stories for grownups and kids over age 12. This event is NOT for the little ones, even if they watch scary movies--stories have a different kind of power.

BYO blankets, chairs, non-adult beverages, snacks, friends. I'll put out the tip jar.

Story time for grownups in my backyard! I'll tell my favorite creepy stories for grownups and kids over age 12. This event is NOT for the little ones, even if they watch scary movies--stories have a different kind of power. This will be on both Friday and Saturday. Will there be the same stories? Maybe not.

BYO blankets, chairs, adult beverages, non-adult beverages, snacks, friends. I'll put out the tip jar.

Story time for grownups in my backyard! I'll tell my favorite creepy stories for grownups and kids over age 12. This event is NOT for the little ones, even if they watch scary movies--stories have a different kind of power. This will be on both Friday and Saturday. Will there be the same stories? Maybe not.

BYO blankets, chairs, adult beverages, non-adult beverages, snacks, friends. I'll put out the tip jar.