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!

How to Register:

1. Scroll down to the registration form on this page.
2. Specify whether you are a member or non-member.
3. Check off all the events you want to register for! You can check out for all the events at once.

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, but some mature themes (spooky artwork).
  • Seating is limited, registration is required. Scroll down on this page to register.
  • 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.
  • All ages but beer & wine will be served, some mature themes.
  • Seating is limited, registration is required. Scroll down on this page to register.
  • 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.
  • Included with your museum admission.

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

  • Find the event page with more info here (you can register on either page)
  • After-hours tour of the museum led by Charlotte Area Paranormal Society.

• Friday, October 24: Tiny Halloween Friends Miniature Workshop (10 am to 4 pm)

  • Find the event page with more info here (you can register on either page)
  • Create two adorable Halloween trick-or-treaters with guidance from miniature artist Jan Sylsberry.
  • Cost is $40 for non-members or $35 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials, snacks & refreshments, and admission to the museum.

• 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. Scroll down on this page to register.
  • Cost is $45 for non-members or $40 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials, snacks & refreshments, and admission to the museum.

Note: Spookytober event schedule 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.