October Half Term 2025 Autumnal Adventures & Days Out
Free Half-Term Events
Free and low cost events and days out for families in October half term school holidays, autumnal fun, halloween fun and just great memory making days out.
Whitby Abbey Illuminated
24th October to 1st November 2025
An unforgettable evening beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey. Ghost hunters will also relish the chance to join Time Will Tell for a performance of their thrilling new show The Dead Shall Walk the Earth, featuring shadowy figures, strange powers and perhaps even a visit from Dracula himself.
Halloween Events
Looking for some Halloween fun this October half term, try our dedicted Halloween events page. Family fun and scary halloween for teens and adults.
Echoes of Yorkshire
24th October to 2nd November 2025
Light, colour and music surround you at the extraordinary light and sound installation by Luxmuralis in the York Museum Gardens this autumn.
Moonlight On The Lake
24th and 25th October 2025
Moonlight on the Lake is a journey around the beautiful Peasholm Park, celebrating the heritage of Scarborough and the park itself with hundreds of handmade lanterns and illuminations reflecting on the surface of the water.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Carriageworks
29th October to 2nd November 2025
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. Four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Dark Skies Fringe Festival - Yorkshire Dales
24th October to 2nd November 2025
With an array of Festival events hosted by local businesses and Dark Sky Friendly places to stay in the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find lots of opportunities to linger, look up and marvel at the beauty of our amazing night skies.
Dark Skies Festival - North York Moors
24th October to 2nd November 2025
Prepare yourself to welcome in the stargazing season with night navigation walks, astrophotography workshops, dark skies watercolour sessions, dinners surrounded by stars and so much more. Take a look at the programme below and join us to celebrate some of the darkest night skies.
York Ghost Week
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Celebrate the ghosts of York with events in the city centre, you may even find a York Seed Ghost to keep.
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. Halloween Family Fun in Yorkshire.
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.
Wizard Walk of York
Available year round, very suitable for a Halloween themed outing. Help find magical creatures on a walking tour wizard fans go Potty for. Unlike a ghost walk, there are no spooky ghosts and no scary stories…just fun and laughter for all the family!
Drifters of the Deep
18th October to 2nd November 2024
Explore a hidden world of jellyfish wonder this October half-term at The Deep. A fun-filled event running all half-term long, where the mysterious and mesmerising world of jellyfish comes to life!
Halloween Half Term at Brodsworth Hall
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Brodsworth Hall this half-term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues, and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
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.
Spooky Sewerby
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Visitors can enjoy spooky magic shows, autumnal crafting , face painting , and interactive storytelling adventures with Rusticus Theatre, including ghost hunting , wizarding quests and magical trick-or-treat trails.
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.
Shriek Week at Boston Park
18th to 31st October 2025
Enjoy the Halloween pumpkin hunt around the Maize Maze and pumpkin carving. Make a witches potion and enjoy the Halloween disco.
Freaky Phobias at the Thackray Museum
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Designed for children and their curious grown-ups, Freaky Phobias is a light-hearted – but still spooky – look into the things that keep us up at night.
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.
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.
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!
I Spy at Eden Camp
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Step into a world of secret missions and wartime stories at Eden Camp. Take part in a spy-themed Code Cracker Trail and hands-on workshops — perfect for budding detectives.
Dinostar Dinosaur Experience
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Come face-to-face with a T. rex, explore hands-on exhibits and discover prehistoric surprises around every corner.
And while you're in the area… enjoy the spooktacular Fruit Market Halloween Pumpkin Trail! 🎃 Hunt down the creative pumpkin displays around the Fruit Market, and enjoy treats, tricks, and autumnal fun.
Broomstick Making at Brimham Rocks
29th and 30th October 2025
Calling all witches and wizards! Who needs a broom this Halloween?
In this hands-on workshop, children can craft their very own broomsticks using the natural materials felled on Brimham Rocks' moor during essential conservation work.
Lego Fornite Odyssey at National Videogame Museum
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Yorkshire is packed full of events in October half term, halloween and autumnal adventure and plenty of options which are not halloween related.
Bradford Science Festival
25th October to 2nd November 2025
nine days of exciting events with locations across Bradford exploring the future of technology, fashion, climate, sound, and food. From catwalk shows to multi-sensory sound experiences, Bradford Science Festival has something for all ages to explore.
October at the National Coal Mining Museum
25th October to 2nd November 2025
a spooktacular October Half Term packed with storytelling, crafts, creatures, and curious adventures! From puppet shows to Minecraft-inspired escape rooms, mining myths to minibeasts, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Half Term at Harewood House
25th October to 2nd November 2025
Make the most of half term with family-friendly activities across the Harewood. From scarecrow trails to haunted house tours, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.
Wicked Week at Magna Science Adventure Centre
25th to 31st October 2025
Creepy crafts, frightful fancy dress and they've even lined up some surprises within the attraction.
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Super Spirographs at Leeds City Museum
25th October to 2nd November 2025
A nostalgic week with activities inspired by the Spirograph, which was invented right here in Leeds by engineer Denys Fisher!
There'll be a trail around the museum which will give you a chance to explore the galleries whilst looking out for items on your trail.
October Half Term Family Days Out
Yorkshire is packed full of events in October half term, halloween and autumnal adventure and plenty of options which are not halloween related.
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