Obscura Paracon
Sat, Mar 21
|Altgeld Hall
Obscura Paracon is a celebration of the paranormal, the unexplained, and the beautifully strange - held inside the iconic Altgeld Hall “castle” at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. This immersive convention brings together investigators, psychics, scholars, vendors, and enthusiasts
Time & Location
Mar 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – Mar 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Altgeld Hall, Altgeld Hall, 116 altgeld hall, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
About the event
Obscura Paracon is built as a full-spectrum paranormal experience. Attendees can expect:
Special Guests
Investigators, authors, researchers, filmmakers, and practitioners from across the paranormal field share their knowledge, experiences, and insights.
Lectures & Presentations
Topics range from haunted history and field investigations to cryptozoology, spiritual practices, folklore, and the science and psychology of belief.
Hands-On Workshops