Haunted Bookshop: An After-Dark Halloween Experience

The lights go down. The lanterns come out. The bookshop changes.

There is something different about a bookstore after dark.

On Thursday, October 29, step inside Spelled Ink for one special Halloween evening as the bookshop transforms into a cozy, mysterious Haunted Bookshop.

Explore the shelves by lantern light. Hunt for hidden ghosts. Take your chances against the undead. Let the bookshop tell you what you should read next. And enjoy a little Halloween magic along the way.

This isn't a haunted house.

It's something a little more bookish...

A little more cozy...

And just a little bit spooky.

🕯️ Explore by Lantern Light

When the sun goes down, the lanterns come out.

Pick up a little lantern when you arrive and explore Spelled Ink by the warm glow of battery-operated candlelight as you browse the shelves and discover all the little spooky details hiding around the shop.

🧟 Take on the Undead

The zombies are back.

Take your limited number of shots at our zombie targets for a chance to uncover hidden prizes, discounts, and surprises.

Hit more than one? You'll get to choose your favorite prize to keep.

Will your aim be frighteningly good?

👻 The Haunted Book Hunt

Something has been hiding among the shelves...

Keep your eyes open as you explore the shop and see if you can find all of the hidden ghosts.

Complete the hunt for a special Haunted Bookshop surprise.

🔮 Let the Bookshop Choose Your Next Read

Sometimes you find a book.

Sometimes the book finds you.

Stop by our mysterious bookish fortune station and let the Haunted Bookshop give you a little reading guidance. You never know what your next story might be...

🎃 A Little Halloween Magic

Enjoy Halloween treats, spooky-season atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities to browse the shelves, take photos, and enjoy an October evening at Spelled Ink.

Come in costume if you'd like—or simply come as you are.

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
Spelled Ink Bookstore
132 W. Main Street
Orange, Virginia 22960

FREE ADMISSION

RSVPs are encouraged so we have an idea of how many guests to expect, but walk-ins are welcome!

Bring the family, bring a friend, bring your favorite book-loving fellow traveler—or just come wander the Haunted Bookshop on your own.

A NOTE ABOUT THE EVENING

Some activities will have limited supplies or opportunities, so individual activities may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event is designed to be family-friendly, but children should be supervised by an accompanying adult.

Come for the Halloween atmosphere.

Come for the zombies.

Come hunt for ghosts.

Come find your next favorite book.

Just don't be surprised if the bookshop follows you home... 📖🕯️🎃