Witch stories to start, then a Far-West ghost town to explore in costume: Vauhallan, in the Essonne, offers two events for Halloween 2026. Children are invited to the library on October 28, before the party organized by the Festival Committee on October 31.
On Wednesdays, the Gérard de Nerval Library welcomes young listeners to stories filled with monsters and ghosts. The reading combines spooky and playful tales, tailored for children as young as 3. A first foray into the world of Halloween characters, brought to life through voice and imagination.
On Saturday, the celebration shifts to a new mood. The Festival Committee is rolling out a haunted Far West, complete with stagecoaches, a saloon, a cemetery, and wanted posters for headhunters. Cowboys and skeletons will cross paths in this village from another era, welcoming kids and grown-ups alike.
The afternoon snacks and activities kick off at 4:30 p.m. in the municipal rooms, Allée des Écoles. At 6:30 p.m., the Parade of Lost Souls winds its way into the woods. The group stroll extends the village’s outdoor decor as dusk settles. At 7 p.m., participants convene in the multipurpose room, turned into a grand haunted saloon. Costumes are encouraged: sheriff, ghost, or cowboy—everyone can stake their claim in this imagined Wild West.
The reading on October 28 runs from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the House of Arts, Allée des Écoles. It is free, subject to available seats. For information call 01 69 35 53 03 or at biblio@vauhallan.fr. For the Halloween party on October 31, the contact is comitedesfetes.vauhallan@gmail.com.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 28, 2026 to October 31, 2026
Official website
www.vauhallan.fr
