Celebrate the spookiest season here at the museum! Join us for SPOOKYTOBER!

Whether you love a good scare or like to keep things cute and crafty, we have a perfect Halloween event for you here at the museum. Our Spookytober celebration includes a huge selection of events in October and November. From family-friendly crafts to after-hours paranormal investigations, this will be a Halloween to remember here at the museum!

Spookytober event schedule below is subject to change. Subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on our event plans.

Location:

All Spookytober events take place at the NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures located at 440 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159

Event Schedule:

• Saturday, October 4: Salvador “Dolly” Art Workshop (1 pm to 3 pm)

  • Create your own doll-inspired artwork.
  • All ages, family-friendly.
  • Seating is limited, registration is required.
  • Cost is $35 for non-members or $30 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials plus admission to the museum.

• Saturday, October 11: It’s Alive! Franken-Doll Workshop (3 pm to 5 pm)

  • Create your own Frankenstein-inspired dolly creature.
  • Mature themes – suggested for adults and kids 14 and up.
  • Seating is limited, registration is required.
  • Cost is $45 for non-members or $40 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials, snacks & refreshments, and admission to the museum.

• Saturday, October 18: Happy Dolloween! (10 am to 4 pm)

  • It’s baaaack! Celebrate Dolloween here at the museum with a decorated museum experience, dolls on display, pumpkin decorating, hidden treats to find, snacks & refreshments, and more!
  • All ages, family-friendly.
  • FREE with your museum admission!

• Saturday, October 18: Haunted Museum Tour (Adults Only) (2 timeslots)

  • An investigation into haunted objects and paranormal anomalies by CAPS (Charlotte Area Paranormal Society) after-hours at the museum.
  • Two timeslots available: 8 pm to 10 pm or 10:30 pm to 12:30 am
  • Adults only, 18+.
  • Registration is required.
  • Cost is $45 for non-members or $40 for museum members. Includes one of two timeslots and light refreshments.

• Saturday, November 15: “Gone to My Head” Doll Head Planter Workshop (1 pm to 5 pm)

  • Create your own doll head planter to take home at this autumn workshop.
  • All ages, family-friendly.
  • Seating is limited, registration is required.
  • Cost is $45 for non-members or $40 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials, snacks & refreshments, and admission to the museum.

Registration:

Coming soon! Subscribe to our email list and we’ll email you once registration opens for these Spookytober events.