What's on
in Yorkshire
This Weekend.

A free exhibition at Sledmere House and Gardens, continuing through 31 December and open on Sunday 4 October.

A free family autumn trail following woodland clues before continuing inside Cusworth Hall. The outdoor trail is open daily and the indoor trail runs during regular opening hours, 10am–3.30pm; no booking required.

A family-run pick-your-own pumpkin patch with thousands of pumpkins, a spooky trail, seasonal crafts, carving and autumn photo opportunities.

Guided evening wildlife walks using bat detectors to search for Spurn's nocturnal residents on selected dates through October.

A family digital folklore adventure through Wentworth Castle Gardens with magical tasks, autumn scenery and hidden characters.

2–10 October 2026. Author talks, workshops, poetry and spoken-word events across East Riding libraries and other venues. Times, admission and booking vary by session; consult the official programme. Central Beverley venue reference: Champney Treasure House, HU17 8HE.

A family Halloween event at Lightwater Valley with movie-inspired spooky attractions, entertainment and seasonal activities.

A free railway-themed exhibition at Knaresborough Heritage Centre, running from 2 October 2026 to 3 March 2027.

A family art trail across Fountains Abbey featuring 30 illustrated Pikachu cards, activities and a gallery sheet.

Selected artisan market dates from October through February, bringing independent makers and local producers to Knaresborough Castle.

A Halloween trail at Thorp Perrow Arboretum from 3 October to 1 November. Admission from £10.75; trail sheet £3.

A genuine family-run pumpkin farm at Cundall between Thirsk and Boroughbridge, with more than 70 varieties, bale mountain, pumpkin games, café and pizza. Open selected dates from 3–31 October 2026; advance tickets are required.

Guided coastal walks exploring Spurn's dramatic military, maritime and natural history across autumn and winter dates.

Touring stage musical at Bradford Alhambra.

A free exhibition tracing the history of play in Beverley, from street games and pasture play through playgrounds, family festivals and digital technology, with visitors invited to contribute their own memories.

Willy Russell's one-woman comic classic in a three-night run.

A guided three-hour birdwatching walk across Spurn during one of Yorkshire's busiest migration periods.

Guided dusk bird walks at Ripon City Wetlands with the chance to see autumn birdlife and starling murmurations.

Over-18s eighties party with Radio 2 DJ Gary Davies.

Saturday 10 October, 9am–2pm. An outdoor artisan market in Easingwold Market Place, bringing together independent makers, handcrafted goods and local food and drink. Free entry.

A monthly outdoor artisan market supporting local Yorkshire makers, food producers and small businesses through to Christmas.

Free community beach-clean sessions helping protect marine wildlife along Bridlington's North Beach on selected autumn and early-winter dates.

Susan Teale School of Dance presents a family show featuring a varied programme of dance routines in Cast’s Main Space. Runs 10–11 October; tickets from £15. No show times are published.

Drum & bass / jungle event. Aries, Kelvin 373, Selecta J-Man + more. Beaver Works, Leeds.

Live speaking tour at Harrogate Theatre.

A guided Fungi Fest walk at Potteric Carr exploring the reserve, fungi and the wider story of its changing habitats.

Touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring multiple tribute acts.

Saturday-night blues rock in Leeds.

Cast members from Phoenix Nights share behind-the-scenes stories, memories and mishaps, followed by an audience Q&A.

Touring theatre performance exploring ageing and wildness.

Live celebration of Paul Simon's songwriting.

Rachel Fairburn brings her new stand-up show Vexy Beasts to the Cellar Theatre at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm-9.25pm. Tickets £19.50-£22.

Saturday-night reggae soundsystem set in Marsden.

Random Hand return to Hull after more than a decade.

Collect National Trust Pooch Passport stamps while exploring the rock formations and moorland at Brimham through autumn and winter.

Guided coastal wildlife walks exploring Spurn National Nature Reserve during the autumn migration season.

An exhibition marking 150 years since the devastating 1876 Scarborough Spa fire, exploring the event and its place in local history.

Guided beach walks searching the East Yorkshire coast for fossils, running on multiple dates through the end of December.

An autumn tour exploring the darker history and ghost stories of Temple Newsam.

A free exhibition bringing together work by four Barnsley-based artists, created during a temporary summer studio residency. Open weekdays 9am–4pm; launch Friday 2 October, 5pm–8pm.

A long-running local-history exhibition telling the story of Knaresborough's railway and the dramatic history of its viaduct.

Artists and makers open their studios across Beverley and HU17 on 3–4 and 10–11 October, 10am–4pm.

An autumn-and-winter National Trust dog-walking challenge collecting Pooch Passport stamps across participating places.

A major Scarborough 400 exhibition exploring the town's spa-water history, seaside culture and development as Britain's first seaside resort.

An exhibition at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum from 3 October to 7 November.

Pick a pumpkin, decorate it at the painting station and enjoy Blacker Hall Farm's family Little Farmers Trail.

A monthly artisan market in Valley Gardens with independent makers, artists, food producers and seasonal shopping through December.

Longwood Theatre Productions present the stage musical at Lawrence Batley Theatre.

A free community exhibition bringing together local voices and artwork around the question of what makes Scarborough special.

An evening scare attraction with live actors, themed zones and haunted experiences, recommended for ages 12 and over.

Yorkshire Scare Grounds returns with live actors, themed scare attractions, atmospheric sets and an outdoor Halloween route.

Late-night techno set as part of Marsden Jazz Festival weekend.

An outdoor evening ghost walk through central Harrogate, sharing local hauntings, dark history and supernatural stories.

A two-day living-history weekend with re-enactors, immersive museum displays, live music, vintage stalls and a Saturday evening dance. Online day tickets start at £17 for adults and £15 for children; under-5s and carers accompanying a full-price ticket are free.

A full weekend celebrating fungi with guided walks, talks, workshops, cooking activities and a mushroom market at Potteric Carr.

Family storytelling and creative woodland fun from MudPie Arts as part of Potteric Carr's autumn Fungi Fest weekend.

A small Halloween craft workshop making a felted pumpkin or ghost, with materials and tuition included.

Elvis tribute show at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

Green Day tribute night in Bradford.

Extra matinee added due to demand for Birmingham post-punk duo GANS.

Free-entry pub soundclash between The Golden Ball and The Crescent DJs.

Headline genre-blending jazz and folk performance.

Rob Rouse brings his Funny Bones comedy show to Selby Town Hall.

Evening headline set from Birmingham post-punk duo GANS.

Blues-rock night at the Picturedrome.

Rob Kingsley leads a full-band live tribute celebrating Elvis Presley’s career, from early rock ’n’ roll to the Vegas years. 7:30pm; 130 minutes; ages 3+.

Saturday-night blues gig in Marsden Social Club.

Explore Beningbrough with your dog and collect National Trust Pooch Passport stamps through autumn and winter.

A family-run working-farm pumpkin patch with thousands of pumpkins, a spooky trail, weekend face painting and crafts, and half-term pumpkin carving. Open on selected dates from 26 September to 31 October, 10am–4pm; entry is by charitable donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A large 2026 pumpkin festival with pick-your-own pumpkins, shows, Halloween activities, farm attractions and evening pumpkin nights. Runs on selected dates from 26 September through 30 October; advance booking is essential.

Citywide festival from 1–18 October, with a free Day of Celebration on Saturday 3 October including music, a parade and mayoral greeting.

A major local literary festival with author talks, poetry, workshops and performances.

A long-running free exhibition of unusual Victorian objects from Doncaster's social-history collections, continuing throughout winter and into spring.

A Halloween and fall festival at Billy Bob's Parlour near Skipton, running from 2 October to 1 November.

A National Trust autumn-and-winter dog-walking challenge collecting stamps and rewards at participating properties.

Four permanent orienteering routes through the gardens and parkland, suitable for families, walkers and runners.

A family art adventure across Nostell featuring 30 Pikachu card illustrations, fun facts and a creative trading-card activity.

Monk Park Farm’s 2026 October festival combines its huge pumpkin patch with farm admission, entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin carving, animals and family activities. Runs on selected dates from 3–31 October; booking is recommended and admission charges apply.

Family-friendly guided birdwatching sessions at Spurn, aimed at beginners and timed for autumn migration.

Special dog-friendly Halloween pumpkin-picking sessions at Butt Farm with agility, photo opportunities and seasonal fun for dogs and their families.

Stage musical inspired by The Great British Bake Off.

Four lantern-lit October evenings of creative writing inspired by folklore, monsters, myth and the dark woodland atmosphere.

Pick pumpkins at Horncastle Farm throughout October, with Halloween photo opportunities, a carving barn, bale pyramid, selected games and live entertainment. Tractor rides, face painting and refreshments cost extra. Pre-booking is required.

One of Europe's largest travelling fairs returns to Walton Street with more than 250 rides and attractions. Runs 9 to 17 October and is closed on Sunday 11 October.

A two-night programme of atmospheric ghost stories at Carriageworks Theatre.

Official No Bounds afterparty with live and DJ sets.

An exhibition by Luke Thompson and Joan Murray bringing together figurative painting and fashion, celebrating North Yorkshire people, places and stories through contemporary practice and traditional craftsmanship.

A drop-in Fungi Fest information station with experts, displays and activities exploring the extraordinary world of fungi.

A free community beach clean at Spurn helping remove litter and protect wildlife on one of Yorkshire's most distinctive stretches of coast.

A family creative session at Ilkley Manor House with autumn-themed owl activities. Saturday 10 October, 2pm to 3.30pm.

Anniversary stand-up show at Harrogate Theatre.

Live gypsy jazz from musicians from across Yorkshire at East Riding Theatre in Beverley.

Headline contemporary-jazz set at Marsden Mechanics.

A live MySpace-era alternative music night at Imperial Music Venue, running 6pm–11.55pm. Tickets £8.50–£13.20.

Award-winning stand-up from Rob Rouse.

Leeds indie favourites live at the Brudenell.

A live rock celebration at Barnsley Civic.

A live concert journey through the defining years of 1970s and 1980s rock. Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm at Barnsley Civic. Tickets £28.50.

The long-running York sound system celebrates its 17th birthday.

Six-hour free-entry disco and house night in The Crescent front bar.