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Sensationally Spooky – October at the Dorman Museum

Sunday, 03 November 2024

Halloween activities
  • Spooky VR Ride Experience: Saturday 5 October – Sunday 3 November. Help D.A.S.H. fight the evil FLASH and get back to safety! You’ll encounter ghastly ghouls, petrifying pumpkins, and sinister scarecrows, so keep your eyes peeled, you’ll need your wits about you on this spine-tingling journey!
  • Creepy Creatures Trail: Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November. Embark on a thrilling adventure through the depths of our museum as you follow the clues to find mysterious footprints of mythical creatures that have left their mark.
  • Creepy Critters & Reptiles ZooSaturday 26 October. A day of unforgettable encounters with reptiles, insects, and amphibians, from slithering snakes to towering tarantulas. Learn all about the creatures and their habitats.
  • Creepy Creatures Craft: Saturday 26 October. A spine-chilling crafting session where you’ll design and make your own creepy creature. From slimy snakes to wiggly worms, the possibilities are endless!
  • Spooky Science Workshop: Sunday 27 October. Explore the amazing side of science. From bubbling potions to glowing ghosts, we’ll have you creating experiments that will amaze and delight. A frightfully fun way to learn.
  • Witches Workshop- Trick or Treat LanternTuesday 29 October. Join us in a workshop to create a wooden Trick or Treat lantern that is sure to come in handy to guide you on your perilous path to sweets and treats on Halloween night.
  • Horrifying Hand Puppets- Tuesday 29 October. Learn the art of puppetry as you design and craft your favourite Halloween characters. From ghoulish ghosts to mischievous witches, the possibilities are endless!
  • Witches Workshop- Plant Pot Holder: Wednesday 30 October. Scoop your seeds and learn your spells from our resident witch to grow some winding witch’s hair back at home.

Alongside these fantastic events, the Dorman’s Ghoul School on Thursday 31 October, is a full day spook fest where you can get involved with:

  • Monster Mask Workshop: Prepare your Halloween costume with our monster mask craft and unleash your creativity.
  • Spooky Silent Disco: Two wicked DJs will battle it out with their chilling tunes for the title of Halloween’s most monstrous music master.
  • Hocus Pocus Magic Show: Witness mind-bending illusions, hilarious antics, and spooky surprises.
  • Magic Wand Making Workshop: Let your imagination soar as you decorate your wand with feathers, gems, and other enchanting embellishments.

When Halloween is over there’s still plenty of entertainment with the family friendly ‘Dorman After Dark’ on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November.

Tickets here for October at The Dorman Museum