Free & Low Cost October Half Term Events & Days Out

Out Of This World Sheffield

25th October 2025
Now in its 11th year, Sheffield's Out of This World is a free city centre event that celebrates all things otherworldly. Expect a host of street entertainment, demonstrations, comic con characters, fancy dress, family activities, fairground rides, street food stalls and more.

Moonlight On the Lake at Peasholm Park

25th and 26th October 2024
Animated Objects are thrilled to announce that Moonlight on the Lake will be returning to Peasholm Park this October. Bursting with colour and light and a wonderful way to spend an evening in the beautiful setting of this well loved park.

Pumpkin Patches and Festivals

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patches in Yorkshire, what could be more fun than finding your special pumpkin out in the field and bringing it back ready to carve.

Witches and Wizards at Pontefract Castle

29th October to 1st November 2025
Make some fun themed crafts, learn to make some magical potions and take part in some witchy outdoor activities!

Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries

28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.

Leeds Pumpkin Trail

25th and 26th October 2025
A free family trail at Golden Acre Park, some charged activities and donations welcome for the local Leeds charities this event supports. Follow a trail of over 200 pumpkins.

The Cusworth Cases - Autumn Trail

17th October to 17th November 2025
Something mysterious is afoot at and we need your help to solve the mystery! Gather your family and friends and follow the clues around the hall and park in this fun, free autumn trail. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Free, no booking required.

Free Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Trail

30th and 31st October 2025
Ripon’s historic Market Square will transform into a pop-up pumpkin paradise – the perfect way to celebrate the season, snap those Instagram-worthy shots, and make unforgettable memories.

Star Walk Halloween

31st October and 1st November 2025
Star Walk is back this Halloween! Heroes and villains will swap the big screen for Trinity Walk’s malls in Wakey this half term as the massive, free cosplay event

Hebden Bridge Halloween Window Trail

18th to 31st October 2025
Get ready to explore the streets of Hebden, discover spooky surprises in shop windows and enjoy a free, family-friendly trail filled with creativity and magic.

cartoon style graphic of peasholm park with the workds peasholm park autumn daze in bold letters near the centre.

Autumn Daze at Peasholm Park

29th October 2025
'Autumn Daze' Festival will take place in the oriental themed Peasholm Park on Scarborough's north side and feature a whole range of free, autumn themed activities set against the colourful seasonal backdrop of the park's impressive woodland.

Ghosts in the Garden

19th September to 2nd November 2025
This year’s display is set to be bigger and better than ever, with 45 ghosts to discover in some of the city's beautiful public gardens and green spaces. From monks to Victorians, and cats to a famous highwayman, there's plenty to discover while enjoying Ghosts in the Gardens.

two roman re-enactors engaged in hand to hand combat.

Royal Armouries Roman Tales

25th October to 2nd November 2025
tales from Roman and gladiatorial life. There will be live-action performances throughout the day, plus craft activities and a free museum trail.

Yorkshire Halloween half term fun for families

Halloween For Families

Pumpkin Carving, Ghost Trains, Haunted Houses and Spooky Crafts are among some of the Yorkshire great family fun events this Halloween half term.

Skipton Monster Trail

25th October to 2nd November 2025
Ten monsters are hiding around town, are you brave enough to find them! Find the monsters and find the hidden word to be entered into a prize draw to win a Spooktacular prize!

Doncaster Creepy Carnival

24th October 2025
Head to Sir Nigel Gresley Square for a spooktacular Halloween event. Lots of family friendly entertainment will be on offer including a ghost train, fairground rides, themed shows, a thriller dance workshop and a pumpkin patch.

Huddersfield Pumpkin Trail

27th to 31st October 2025
Download the Hello Huddersfield App to get started and set off on a creepy quest to discover carved pumpkins hidden around town!

Pumpkin and chocolate treats from Bettys

Betty's Halloween Treats and Gifts

As the nights draw in, spooky things are lurking in the darkness. Cobwebs crafted from cocoa. Frogs forged from the finest chocolate. The mischievous cackling crunch of that most dastardly of biscuits, the Lebkuchen Witch. We're almost too terrified to eat them. Almost...