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Get Your Spook On at Qualla-Ween in Scare-Okee!
Join us for a month long celebration of thrills, chills, and fun for the whole family! From ghost hunts, to haunted trails, and a mystery-filled scavenger hunt, there’s something spooky for everyone. Whether you celebrate for one night or every night, we promise a hauntingly good time in Cherokee!
ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
Dates: October 16-18, 23-24, 30 & November 1
Times: 7PM -10PM
Hear true fates from our staff and join the hunt for the paranormal.
Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. You’re welcome to take photos, videos, and audio recordings on your hunt. This is your chance to experience the Oconaluftee Indian Village like never before! Guests will also be guided along the botanical garden trail adjacent to the Village. Learn about the true crime that took place here and be enveloped by the sounds of the woods at night.
Not recommended for children under 10
Tour includes a mulch trail and stairs
The Raven Mocker Screams Haunted House at Mountainside Theatre
Dates: October 16th-18th, 23rd-25th, 30th & Nov 1st
Times: 7PM – 10PM
Step into Cherokee legend on a terrifying haunted trail where the Raven Mocker awaits. Face the spirit. Survive the night.
Not recommended for children under 13
Tour includes steps and an uneven pathway
Qualla-ween!
Experience 5 different Halloween events in the Cultural District of Cherokee, NC!
Dates: October 1st – November 1st
The Sgili Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
Hunt for the paranormal on a guided tour through the Village after dark! Get tickets here.
The Raven Mocker Screams Haunted House at Mountainside Theatre
This haunted house at Mountainside Theatre is based on the Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker. Get tickets here.
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt, Hosted by the Sequoyah Fund
This year’s Long Man Festival in Cherokee isn’t just about celebrating our beautiful river—it’s about solving a mystery! Beloved historian Cricket Jackson was found lifeless by the riverbank, and now it’s up to YOU to uncover the truth. Join us for an immersive experience where local businesses and fascinating characters. Follow the clues, question suspects, and piece together the puzzle of Cricket’s mysterious death.
Fear as a Teacher
From the Raven Mocker to the Nunnehi, Cherokee legends use fear not to scare, but to teach. In fear as a Teacher, discover how traditional stories and haunting imagery pass down values, protect our people, and preserve culture. Featuring Cherokee art that embodies motifs in these timeless stories, the mini-exhibit is an expression of Cherokee oral history, highlighting the
importance of following our Cherokee lessons and values. Viewers are invited to experience the power of story that has and always will exist as a central part of Cherokee culture. October 1st-31st, daily from 10AM-6PM.
Kids Craft Classes and Storytelling at Qualla Arts & Crafts
Take the kids to Qualla Arts & Crafts crafts, storytelling and more! Kids craft classes will include paper mat weaving, corn bead bracelets, and gourd painting. There’s also pumpkin carving and storytelling. Plus check out some of our awesome vendors! Kids’ Fest is fun for the whole family and FREE! Stop by anytime October from 10AM to 6PM.
