October 2024 Great Days Out in Yorkshire
October Events in Yorkshire. Scary grown up and family friendly Halloween days out, half term fun and the end of festival season.
Family Friendly Halloween
Family friendly halloween days out, suitable for all ages.
Scary Halloween
Not for children and not for the faint-hearted - visit one of Yorkshire's scaregrounds this Halloween.
October Half Term
Make memories in autumn during half term with our pick of alternatives to Halloween activities.
1st to 6th October
Oktoberfeast Night Market
4th October 2024
From Bratwurst stands to freshly pulled beer and a live Bavarian oompah band, courtesy of Flat Cap Brass Band, celebrate with us at Huddersfield’s Historic Open Market!
Malton Sculpture Trail at Dalby Forest
August to November
Malton Sculpture Trail comes to Dalby Forest in an installation immersed in nature. The trail is situated along the Adderstone Rigg Trail, featuring 8 sculptures from the Malton Sculpture Trail.
Bradford Faith Trail
5th October 2024
The Bradford Faith Trail takes in five fascinating places of worship. You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown round by experienced guides.
Great Seaside Vintage Fair
20th and 21st July 2024
13 years of the vintage fair with a SEA VIEW! With more than 40 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 20’s to the 80’s spread out within the spacious Northern Lights Suite.
Ilkley Literature Festival
4th to 20th October 2024
The Festival is held over 17 days at the start of October in this miniature Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor – surrounded by beautiful countryside. The festival all elements of words - written, spoken and performed.
Autumn Steam Up at KWVR
4th to 6th October 2024
Ride behind the locomotives over the three days, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. Across the traction-packed days, there’ll be a goods train demonstration, special double-headed trains, and even a visiting locomotive, the 72 "Fenchurch".
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7th to 13th October
Off The Shelf Festival
7th October to 3rd November 2024
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.Each October we bring live events in real venues with the chance to hear some brilliant speakers in person, some of the best-known and rising stars in writing, arts and media.
Malton Sculpture Trail at Dalby Forest
August to November
Malton Sculpture Trail comes to Dalby Forest in an installation immersed in nature. The trail is situated along the Adderstone Rigg Trail, featuring 8 sculptures from the Malton Sculpture Trail.
Yorkshire Scaregrounds
11th to 13th October 2024
Return of the Yorkshire Scareground, live action halloween entertainment. Age 12 and over.
Wildlights Lantern Trail at RSPB Old Moore
12th, 19th and 26th October 2024
WildLights is back! RSPB Old Moor nature reserve will once more be beautifully lit with giant wildlife sculptures and friendly puppets, plus smaller lanterns from family and community workshops, crafts and fire pits for 3 magical evenings at our nature reserve.
Marsden Jazz Festival
11th to 13th Ocotber 2024
One of the UK's premier jazz festival with a woide range of paid gigs, community and free events across the weekend.
Town Festival
10th to 20th October 2024
All new for 2024 a combination of Town grassroots music festival with the old Halifax Festival Of Words to bring our biggest festival yet with more events & new venues too including Halifax Minster & Calderdale Industrial Museum.
Ilkley Literature Festival
4th to 20th October 2024
The Festival is held over 17 days at the start of October in this miniature Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor – surrounded by beautiful countryside. The festival all elements of words - written, spoken and performed.
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
11th to 14th October 2024
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival is all about sharing and celebrating what is so special about the food and drink inspired and produced from the stunning unique landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
14th to 20th October
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
17th to 20th October 2024
A stellar line up of bestselling authors and celebrated speakers at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, with a diverse programme designed to entertain, inspire, educate, challenge and amuse. Includes children’s events.
Phoenix Lightshow at York Minster
19th October to 2nd November 2024
Experience York Minster in a new light this autumn when the cathedral is illuminated with PHOENIX, a brand-new sound and light projection commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 fire.
Ilkley Literature Festival
4th to 20th October 2024
The Festival is held over 17 days at the start of October in this miniature Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor – surrounded by beautiful countryside. The festival all elements of words - written, spoken and performed.
KWVR Beer and Music Festival
17th to 20th October 2024
Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.
Wildlights Lantern Trail at RSPB Old Moor
12th, 19th and 26th October 2024
WildLights is back! RSPB Old Moor nature reserve will once more be beautifully lit with giant wildlife sculptures and friendly puppets, plus smaller lanterns from family and community workshops, crafts and fire pits for 3 magical evenings at our nature reserve.
Off The Shelf Festival
7th October to 3rd November 2024
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.Each October we bring live events in real venues with the chance to hear some brilliant speakers in person, some of the best-known and rising stars in writing, arts and media.
Autumn Tea Train with Wensleydale Railway
20th October 2024
Relax and enjoy a scrumptious Summer afternoon tea served on delicate vintage china. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy a scenic journey through the Yorkshire Dales whilst being served delicious food at your table in one of our heritage carriages!
21st to 27th October
Wildlights Lantern Trail at RSPB Old Moor
12th, 19th and 26th October 2024
WildLights is back! RSPB Old Moor nature reserve will once more be beautifully lit with giant wildlife sculptures and friendly puppets, plus smaller lanterns from family and community workshops, crafts and fire pits for 3 magical evenings at our nature reserve.
Malton Sculpture Trail at Dalby Forest
August to November
Malton Sculpture Trail comes to Dalby Forest in an installation immersed in nature. The trail is situated along the Adderstone Rigg Trail, featuring 8 sculptures from the Malton Sculpture Trail.
Off The Shelf Festival
7th October to 3rd November 2024
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.Each October we bring live events in real venues with the chance to hear some brilliant speakers in person, some of the best-known and rising stars in writing, arts and media.
Light Night Leeds
24th and 25th October 2024
Light Night invites people to see the city in a new light and discover free arts events across the city centre. From large-scale light projections and interactive installations, to music, dance and street performances, there is always something for everyone!
Celluloid Screams
24th to 27th October 2024
Celluloid Screams is the Sheffield Horror Film Festival offering four days of the best in classic and contemporary horror cinema... the festival takes place at the Showroom Cinema.
Gin Train with Wensleydale Railway
26th October 2024
All aboard The Gin Train Experience! Enjoy a full range of their award winning Gin & Tonics by Taplin & Mageean from the comfort of a private carriage travelling through the spectacular Yorkshire Dales scenery on our Railway!
Musicport
25th to 27th October 2024
Musicport is an indoor festival dedicated to world music. Hosted across five stages at the Whitby Pavilion.
Phoenix Lightshow at York Minster
19th October to 2nd November 2024
Experience York Minster in a new light this autumn when the cathedral is illuminated with PHOENIX, a brand-new sound and light projection commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 fire.
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28th October to 3rd November
Illuminate The Gardens
1st to 3rd November 2024
Illuminate the Gardens is a fireworks and lighting extravaganza which takes place at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield on Bonfire Night weekend.
Malton Sculpture Trail at Dalby Forest
August to November
Malton Sculpture Trail comes to Dalby Forest in an installation immersed in nature. The trail is situated along the Adderstone Rigg Trail, featuring 8 sculptures from the Malton Sculpture Trail.
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Phoenix Lightshow at York Minster
19th October to 2nd November 2024
Experience York Minster in a new light this autumn when the cathedral is illuminated with PHOENIX, a brand-new sound and light projection commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 fire.
Off The Shelf Festival
7th October to 3rd November 2024
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.Each October we bring live events in real venues with the chance to hear some brilliant speakers in person, some of the best-known and rising stars in writing, arts and media.
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