As spooky season approaches and if Halloween is your thing, then Yorkshire has plenty to offer this October! With days out for toddlers through to teens, Yorkshire can scare you silly or just provide you with a nice pumpkin to carve – take your pick!
In this guide you will find a roundup of the best Halloween events for families in Yorkshire, strictly adults only horror events, plus where to go pumpkin picking in Yorkshire and the best ghost walks in the region. Keep reading to discover your perfect Halloween event in Yorkshire.
Best Pumpkin Patches
Farmer Copleys - Pumpkin Festival
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AF
- Date: 26th Sept – 1st Nov 2026
- Price: Tickets from £6.70, Under 3’s free!
Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026 is back bigger and better than ever. Wander through over 300,000 homegrown pumpkins in more than 40 unique varieties, creating a stunning patchwork of orange, white, green, (and even striped) pumpkins across the fields. It’s the ultimate pumpkin patch in Yorkshire — and the perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy pumpkin photos and family memories. Not only that, but there are other family friendly activities to really make a day of it. Witches story time, live entertainment, vintage fairground rides, tractor rides through the fields, archery, fancy dress competitions and plenty of delicious food and drink stalls there is something for everyone.
Spilmans Farm - PYO Pumpkins
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NB
- Date: 26th Sept 3rd/4th/10th/11th/17th/18th Oct 23rd- 30th Oct
- Price: Tickets from £9.74 (including a £5 voucher towards your pumpkin) Different ticket options available. Under 2’s free!
Back for its 10th anniversary, this year is going to be bigger and better than ever before! With over 175,000 home grown pumpkins, squashes and gourds to pick, take your wheelbarrow and browse for the perfect/imperfect pumpkin. With plenty of additional activities such as the Wizards Academy, live shows, fancy dress disco and competitions, pumpkin carving stations and giant haybale, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.
The Pumpkin Patch - The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme.
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Homeland Farm, Catfoss Road, Bewholme, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 8DX
- Date: 3rd/4th/10th/11th/17th/18th/23rd/24th/25th/26th/27th/28th/29th/30th & 31st October
- Price: £2pp. No prebooking required. Under 2’s free!
A traditional PYO pumpkin experience at The Pumpkin Patch. Come and pick your own pumpkin straight from the East Yorkshire pumpkin field where it was grown! With over 45 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes available, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Including pumpkin carving stations, pumpkin games, a treasure hunt, a search for the golden pumpkin, a race around the haybale dash, a 3-acre maize maze and a plethora of photo opportunities throughout, there is plenty to keep the whole family going. And with plenty of refreshments available, you can choose to stay for an hour or stay for the day.
Best Family-friendly Halloween Events
Trick or Treat Street at Williams Den - October Half Term at William's Den
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Castle Farm, Wold Hill, Brough, Hull, HU15 2LS
- Date: Sat 24th – Sat 31st October 2026
- Price: Adults £24.95/Children £21.95/Under 2’s Free
Created by the team behind William's Den, Trick or Treat Street is a magical Yorkshire family Halloween experience, packed with immersive storytelling, mysterious characters, spectacular sets and plenty of Halloween surprises. It's a one-of-a-kind Halloween adventure designed especially for families and one of Yorkshire's must-visit October Half Term events. You will step into a live, theatrical Halloween street experience where every crooked house has a story to tell, and spooky (not scary!) characters emerge with professional live performances that will leave your little ones wide-eyed with wonder and free sweets to collect. Every character holds a clue to the curious mystery hiding on the street… can your family solve it? Additionally, there are fancy dress competitions, games and activities with prizes to be won, a monster disco with a live DJ and plenty of season sweet treats and refreshments.
Halloween Adventure at Stockeld Park- The Halloween Adventure
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Stockeld Park, Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN
- Date: 3rd/4th/10th/11th/17th/18th Oct, 24th Oct – 1st Nov
- Price: To be announced
Celebrate spooky season at Stockeld Park! Complete a forest trail with the help of the Woodland Witches, go pumpkin picking, explore the Monster Maze and go to battle in the Laser Zombie experience. Explore the Enchanted Forest where you’ll find four live-action witches and their spellbinding shops in this spooky immersive theatre experience. Rumour has it that the witches are looking to share their bewitching skills with only the bravest visitors. Visit each one and complete their whimsical activity, after which you'll be rewarded with a stamp on your spooky trail sheet. This year, homegrown pumpkins provide an authentic pumpkin picking experience the whole family will love. Get your wellies on and hitch a lift across the park to the pumpkin patch on a tractor-trailer ride. Then, explore the patch and select your own special pumpkin. Choose from a traditional carving pumpkin or smaller varieties for something different (pumpkins are an additional cost.)
Yorkshire Halloween Festival at York - Yorkshire Halloween Festival 2026
- Event Type: Family friendly, adult, solo, couple
- Location: Parliament Street, York, YO1 8SE
- Date: 22nd – 25th Oct 2026
- Price: Free
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival transforms Parliament Street in York into a lively scene filled with Halloween decorations, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The festival captures the atmosphere of the season with spooky themed setups that line the street, creating a festive mood right in the city's centre. Visitors can expect a range of performances and interactive events designed to entertain families, friends, and solo attendees. The event brings together local talent, including musicians and street performers, alongside themed stalls that offer seasonal treats and crafts.
Halloween Adventure at The Forbidden Corner – Halloween Adventure
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ
- Date: All October
- Price: Adults £19, Children £17, Under 3’s free
Halloween Adventures at The Forbidden Corner brings a magical twist to one of Yorkshire’s quirkiest attractions. Throughout October, the famous gardens are transformed with eerie decorations, from giant spiders to ghostly figures, creating a wonderfully spooky setting to explore. Every path reveals surprises, making it a perfect autumn day out for all ages. Between the 25th and 31st October, you can take on the Halloween Trail, solving riddles and uncovering hidden clues as you wander. On Halloween itself, the Costume Competition invites you to showcase your creativity, with prizes for the most impressive outfits. With so much to discover, it’s a unique addition to your list of things to do in Yorkshire in October.
Wizard Walk of York – York: Wizard Walk of York Tour
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: St Crux Churchyard, The Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
- Date: Dates available throughout the year
- Price: Adults £12, Children £12, Under 3’s free
Experience the magic of York with The Wizard Walk as you enjoy a captivating adventure through the city’s historic streets. Join The Wizard of York in search of mythical creatures as you meander through the city’s charming alleys. Designed with young adventurers in mind, it’s an enchanting experience perfect for families and wizarding fans. With no spooky tales, this walk offers a light-hearted alternative to York’s famous ghost tours, promising fun and laughter over frights. Starting at The Shambles, the tour runs on select evenings and requires pre-booking to join this enchanting adventure.
Weboween at Web Adventure Park - Halloween - The Web Adventure Park
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: Clifton Gate Business Park, Wigginton Rd, York YO32 2RH
- Date: 10th/11th/17th/18th Oct and 25th Oct - 1st Nov
- Price: Adults £13.50, Children £19.50, Under 1 £4.95
Join resident magic man Dazzling Darren who will be offering Halloween-themed entertainment for the children to enjoy every day. He will showcase his daily magic shows, this time with a Halloween twist! Whiz around unlimited fairground rides, compete with friends in the Laser Lightyear Game Zone, hop around on the two bouncing pillows, race down a giant astra slide, meet furry friends during the animal encounter sessions, let off steam inside award-winning indoor play, taste delicious handmade pizzas, and so much more! You can also enjoy a pumpkin patch to buy your very own pumpkins and snap some pumpkin pics! There’s also a place to carve them; Wizard Woo may pop by too! Nothing too scary, just lots of fun!
Little Peasants Walking Tour at York Dungeons - Little Peasants Walking Tour | York Dungeon
- Event Type: Family friendly
- Location: York Dungeon, 12 Clifford St, York, YO1 9RD
- Date: 24th – 31st October
- Price: Adults £9.95, Children £7.95, Under 3’s free
The Little Peasants City Walking Tour is 60 minutes of walking, laughing and learning and is suitable for all the family. If your little peasants are too young (or too scared!) to visit inside the Dungeon, then The York Dungeon bring their humour and fun outside onto the streets in York! As part of the City Walking Tour, pesky peasants will view well-known landmarks whilst learning about the history of York. Little peasants will learn about York’s most infamous rogues including Dick Turpin, Guy Fawkes and the Pearl of York herself, Margaret Clitherow. You will see York’s most spectacular sights including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster and The Shambles, just to name a few. On the Little Peasants City Walking Tour there will be plenty to see, lots to learn and a barrel load of laughs with Jester & Smedley.
Best Spooky Experiences for older children and adults
Hallotween at York Maze –Hallowtween - Home
- Event Type: Families with Older Children
- Location: York Maze, York, YO19 5LT
- Date: 24th – 31st Oct
- Price: £19.95pp
Hallowtween is a frighteningly fun event aimed at families with children aged 10-15 who are too old for trick or treating, but too young for Hallowscream. You can step inside four themed scare houses, each with its own sinister storyline. From Corny’s Cornevil to Necropolis, every twist keeps you on edge as you explore. Alongside the spooky houses, you’ll find live performances, roaming street theatre and a chance to meet the Halloween owls. Fairground rides and food stalls add to the fun, making it a complete family day out this Halloween!
HallowScream at York Maze – York Maze Hallowscream - Home
- Event Type: Adult only
- Location: York Maze, York, YO19 5LT
- Date: Selected nights 9th Oct – 1st Nov
- Price: From £28pp
Hallowscream at York Maze, winner of Best UK Scream Park, is one of Yorkshire’s biggest Halloween attractions, offering five terrifying scare houses filled with live actors. Each attraction has a unique theme, from Rednecks Revenge to Necropolis, creating a night of spine-chilling fun. Alongside the scares, you can enjoy roving characters, stage shows, and an unforgettable atmosphere. The central entertainment zone provides a place to relax between scares, with food stalls, sweet treats, and two bars. You’ll also find Halloween merchandise, live music, and a buzzing party vibe that lasts late into the night. With unlimited entry to the scare houses included in your ticket, this is one of the best things to do in Yorkshire in October for thrill-seekers.
Yorkshire Scaregrounds - Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park
- Event Type: Adult only
- Location: Hell Lane, Wakefield WF1 5SH
- Date: Select nights 9th Oct – 1st Nov
- Price: From £32pp
The award-winning Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park is back this autumn with a terrifying new line-up of haunted attractions. Each experience takes you deep into a world of fear, from war-torn nightmares in Die Glocke! 2 to the cursed halls of Old Mercy! hospital. Every maze is packed with gruesome detail, heart-pounding scares, and live actors ready to test your nerve. You can also explore the chilling Freak Show! and Containment! scare zones, each designed to keep the adrenaline pumping even after you escape the mazes. Between frights, relax in Jack’s Backyard, a new beer garden serving drinks and snacks, perfect for catching your breath before facing the next horror. If you love Halloween thrills, you won’t want to miss this!
Leeds Scare Maze - Leeds Scare Maze
- Event Type: Adults, Families with Older Children (12+)
- Location: Thwaite mills, Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP
- Date: 15th Oct – 1st Nov
- Price: Adults from £36, Teens from £25
This year, Leeds Scare Maze invites you to check into a place where no guest ever truly checks out. Hidden behind flickering neon signs and abandoned corridors, The Horror Motel is a maze of dark rooms, forgotten secrets, and terrifying surprises. As you make your way through the decaying motel, you’ll encounter its disturbed residents, deranged staff, and the mysterious Motel Manager who keeps a watchful eye on every guest. This isn’t just a walk-through haunted house. Leeds Scare Maze is a fully immersive Halloween experience featuring live actors, cinematic sets and carefully crafted scares designed to keep your heart racing from start to finish. Every twist and turn brings something new, making it the perfect Halloween attraction in Leeds for thrill-seekers, horror fans and anyone brave enough to face the unknown.
Ghost Walk at York - Ghost Walks | York | The Original Ghost Walk of York
- Event Type: Adults, Families with older children
- Location: Kings Arms Pub, King's Staith, York, YO1 9QX
- Date: Every night all year round. Extra sessions on Halloween
- Price: Adults £10, Teens £6
Whilst taking a Ghost Walk is not specifically a Halloween activity, October seems like a good a time as any to trek around the city scaring yourself with tales of spooks and ghouls! The Original Ghost Walk of York is believed to be the first exclusive Ghost Walk in the World! Established in 1973, they have over 50 years of practice when it comes to providing you with a legendary and disturbing experience. They offer a night of history and mystery in York, promising to capture your imagination and inspire the mind. The Original Ghost Walk of York is famous for being genuine, authentic, and magical, exploring the haunted spots of York.
Hull Horror Fest - Horror Fest UK
- Event Type: Adults, Families with older children
- Location: Costello Stadium, Anlaby Park Road North, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 6XQ
- Date: Sat 24th Oct
- Price: Adults £10, Teens £5
A horror themed comic con! Hull Horror Fest 2026 brings a spine-tingling twist to the classic comic con experience. This horror-themed celebration invites you to explore over 60 stalls filled with eerie artwork, gruesome props, and spine-chilling memorabilia. You can meet actors Leonora Scelfo from Scream and discover behind-the-scenes secrets from the cult horror world.
Whether you’re looking for a family friendly event, something to keep the kids occupied during the half term, or you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for your next spooky thrill, Yorkshire has something for everyone. So, whether it’s a seaside town, rural village, city centre living or countryside retreat that you’re thinking of making your next home, Space Homes have a development to suit. Here at Space Homes, we pride ourselves on building stunning homes in the most sought-after locations so why not take a look at our current developments and see which area of Yorkshire you could be calling home.