Halloween Events in Yorkshire 2026: Spooky Days Out Across the County
Halloween in Yorkshire is much more than one weekend. From pumpkin fields and woodland trails to city-centre festivals and family magic shows, events run from late September into early November. We are building this guide around events we have checked against official sources, with a particular eye on the smaller local days out that are easy to miss.
For the live, continuously updated list, use our Seasonal Events in Yorkshire page. It brings Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas listings together with region filters and an interactive map.
Halloween events across Yorkshire
We check official event and organiser sources before adding listings. This guide includes major attractions alongside smaller local and community Halloween events across all four Yorkshire regions.
West Yorkshire
Farmer Copleys’ Pumpkin Festival
26 September – 1 November 2026 · Farmer Copleys, Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract · WF7 5AF
Family pumpkin-picking festival with tractor rides, live entertainment, food and seasonal activities. Entry is £6.70; pumpkins and some activities cost extra.
Yorkshire Scare Grounds Halloween
9 October – 1 November 2026 · Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park, Hell Lane, Heath, Wakefield · WF1 5SH
An evening scare attraction with live actors, themed zones and haunted experiences, recommended for ages 12 and over.
Half-Term Pumpkin Trail
24 October – 1 November 2026 · East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley · BD20 5EL
A family pumpkin trail around East Riddlesden Hall and its gardens, with a spooky craft activity in the Discovery Room.
Halloween at Temple Newsam
24 October – 1 November 2026 · Temple Newsam, Leeds · LS15 0AE
A family Halloween trail with pumpkin activities, spooky displays, crafts and seasonal fun across Temple Newsam.
North Yorkshire
Crowe's Wood Halloween Trail
16 October – 4 November 2026 · Kiplin Hall and Gardens, Near Scorton, Richmond · DL10 6AT
Family Halloween trail through the woodland at Kiplin Hall, with wolves, witches, ghosts and ghouls. The trail is included with normal admission.
Halloween Events at Bolton Castle
18 October – 31 October 2026 · Bolton Castle, near Leyburn · DL8 4ET
Halloween fun throughout the castle with dungeons, skeletons, witches, spooky displays and special seasonal activities.
Illuminated Whitby Abbey
23 October – 31 October 2026 · Whitby Abbey, Abbey Lane, Whitby · YO22 4JT
Whitby Abbey's Gothic ruins are illuminated after dark for a Halloween trail with atmospheric lighting and spooky goings-on.
Spooky Science Show - The Station
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · The Station, Station Yard, Richmond · DL10 4LD
Halloween-themed science demonstrations for children aged 5 to 11, with fire, fizz, foam and spooky experiments.
South Yorkshire
Witches and Wizards Halloween Trail
24 October – 1 November 2026 · Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, North Anston · S25 4EQ
A family Halloween trail with magical challenges, characters, woodland creatures, games and seasonal activities.
Out of this World 2026
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Peace Gardens and Sheffield City Centre, Pinstone Street, Sheffield · S1 2HH
Free Sheffield city-centre family event celebrating sci-fi, fantasy, magic and Halloween with street entertainment, characters, demonstrations, activities and fairground rides.
Creepy Carnival in Sir Nigel Gresley Square
Friday, 30 October 2026 · Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Waterdale, Doncaster · DN1 3BU
A free family Halloween event with a zombie disco, creepy rides, walkabout characters, food, entertainment and a costume competition.
Halloween Monster Treat Pots
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub, Rotherham · S61 1HA
A free local Halloween craft session where children can make and personalise their own monster treat pot.
East Yorkshire
Burton Agnes Halloween Trail
24 October – 1 November 2026 · Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield · YO25 4NB
A family-friendly Halloween trail through the atmospheric woodland, with handcrafted spooky scenes and the adventure playground nearby.
Halloween Spooky Gardens
24 October – 31 October 2026 · Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington · YO15 1EA
Explore the walled gardens at Sewerby Hall and Gardens and see which spooky characters you can find along the way.
Halloween Spooky Magic Show and Face Painting
Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington · YO15 1EA
Family Halloween magic show and face painting at Sewerby Hall and Gardens in Bridlington.
Trick or Treat Street
24 October – 31 October 2026 · William's Den, Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave · HU15 2LS
An immersive family Halloween village with live characters, Detective School, a mystery to solve, a monster disco and seasonal entertainment.
More seasonal events in Yorkshire
The White Shire's seasonal events page brings together Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and Easter events, with new local listings added as they are announced.
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