The Irish origins of Halloween are celebrated with spooky Celtic stories, performances, and traditions at this free two-day virtual event presented by NYC's Irish Arts Center.

On Saturday, October 31, attendees of the online event can engage in Halloween traditions and activities, including: making barmbrack bread, carving a lantern from a turnip (the original jack-o-lantern), and doing a Halloween-themed magic trick.

On Sunday, November 1, as attendees gather around a virtual bonfire to feast on stories and performances inspired by otherworldly creatures, writer and Traveller activist Oein DeBhairduin will read from Why the moon travels, his new collection of folk tales from the Traveller community. Participants can take part in an interactive performance workshop based on Irish myths, write a spell to make the world a better place, and watch the premiere of IAC’s Collective Pop-Up Book Project created with spooky stories from the archive of the National Folklore Collection of Ireland.

The event is free; donations welcome. Registration qualifies for all events.

12 noon Eastern, 11am Central, 9am Pacific