James Quigley

James Quigley

James Quigley is a writer, editor, and educator whose work has received Pushcart Prize and Best New Poets nominations. James was born and raised in New York, where he lives and works as a freelance writer. See more of his writing here.

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Fun Things to Do in Atlanta for October 2021

Explore Atlanta by partying at a pop-up speakeasy, enjoying an autumnal picnic in Piedmont Park, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Austin for October 2021

Explore Austin by kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, attending an indie horror film festival, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Charleston for October 2021

Explore Charleston by going on a ghost tour of the historic district, playing mini-golf, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Chicago for October 2021

Explore Chicago by going on a Halloween bar crawl through Wrigleyville, hiking the Wolf Road Woods, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Dallas for October 2021

Explore Dallas by going to a beach volleyball bar, getting free In-N-Out burgers at a Halloween party, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Houston for October 2021

Explore Houston by dancing to disco hits at a Halloween costume concert, chatting over beers at Axelrad, and more with a Meetup group.

Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles for October 2021

Explore Los Angeles by line dancing at a cowboy bar, touring historic cemeteries for Halloween, and more with a Meetup group.