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Halloween half-term fun with MCard👻🎃🦇
21 October 2025Get ready for a spooktacular time this half term with fun for all the family. We have you covered with plenty of FREE or low-cost events and activities to keep the kids and teens entertained!
We’ve hand selected some of the best things to see or do in West Yorkshire this half term. So, you can avoid the hassle of sitting in traffic or finding parking all of these options are accessible by bus or train so you can relax and unwind from the off.
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🧙🦇
Bradford
Explore five festival zones this half term and exciting events across Bradford!
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Free admission to the museum
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square Rail Station are the closest
Pumpkin Trail at East Riddlesden Hall🎃
Get ready for a spooky hunt outside in the gardens where real pumpkins are hiding. Brave the chilly weather to find them all and uncover the hidden word!
25 – 31 October
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: West Lea Avenue stop on 662 The Shuttle service from Bradford and Keighley, or the service K4 Keighley and you can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Keighley Rail Station is the closest
Half term activities at Brontë Parsonage Museum
Get ready for some family fun and hands-on activities!
25 October – 2nd November
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: You can catch regular Brontebus B1 B2 B3 buses to Haworth from Keighley bus station and Hebden Bridge railway station (B3). Alternatively, Plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Keighley Rail Station is the closest
Half term activities at Bradford Cathedral
Enjoy autumn and Halloween crafts and colouring for younger children, as well as quizzes, information, colouring, sketching and crafts for older children in morning and afternoon sessions. 🍂
28 October
Cost: Free but booking is advised
By bus: Buses will go to and from Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The closest bus stops are Cathedral P, Q and N. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 11-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 11-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Step into a world of magic with enchanting performances and interactive adventures for all ages. 🌠🔮
31 October
Cost: Free event
By bus: Buses will go to and from Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The closest bus stops are City Park A, City Park B. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 5-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 17-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Calderdale
Hebden Halloween Window Trail🎃
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. 👻🕸️
18 – 31 October
Cost: Free
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Hebden Bridge Rail Station is the closest
Enjoy a range of spooky activities this half term from crafts to a ghost hunt, remember to dress up! 🧟
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Standard admission
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
The monsters are coming so keep your eyes peeled! 👀
24 October – 1 November
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses run to Brighouse Bus Station and to other town centre stops. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Kirklees
Follow the clues to track down 12 pumpkins across the town centre.
27 – 31 October
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses run to Huddersfield Bus Station and other stops in the Town centre. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Huddersfield Rail Station is the closest
Have fun this half term with a range of activities including wand making, pumpkin picking, archery, bushcraft and a climbing wall! 🌟
27 – 31 October
Cost: Venue admission applies with certain activity costs
By bus: Bus services D2 D3 go from Huddersfield to Shepley. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 13-minute walk from Shepley Rail Station
Spooky Adventure and Monster Mash at Whistlestop Valley
Get ready for spooky activities including a pumpkin trail, Halloween disco and family game show! 🦇
27 October – 1 November
Cost: Please see various ticket pricing.
By bus: Bus service D1 runs from Huddersfield to the Railway. You can plan your journey by bus to with Moovit.
By train: Nearest rail station is Denby Dale Railway Station
Leeds
Roman Tales at the Royal Armoires
This half term enjoy tales of gladiator and roman life, live-action performances, craft activities and an Animals of the Armouries museum trail.
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 21-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station or you can travel by the Leeds Dock Water Taxis for £3 (under 5s go free) from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock
Halloween Hauntings at Temple Newsam🦇
See the house and farm dressed up for a truly spooktacular half term and enjoy creepy crafts, suitable for all the family to enjoy. 👻
25 October – 2 November (house closed on Monday 27)
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: Bus services 19 goes from Leeds to Temple Gate Drive. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By train: Crossgates Railway Station is the closest
Super Spirographs at Leeds City Museum
Get into a spin and have fun with super spirograph school holiday activities at the museum this half term.
25 October – 1 November
Cost: Free
By bus: 17-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 11-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station
Golden Acre Park Pumpkin Trail🎃
Come down and enjoy free family fun with over 200 pumpkins, games, activities and prizes it's fun for the whole family! 🍁
25 – 26 October
Cost: Free (a £2 donation is optional which goes to local charities and good causes)
By bus: Bus service X84 goes from Leeds City Centre to Golden Acre Park. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Plan your journey with rail by visiting our metro rail page
Spooky Skeletons: Scarytales at Lotherton Hall💀
Follow the twisted fairy tales trail through the haunting grounds, gardens and house at Lotherton.👻
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: Bus service 64 goes from Leeds to Aberford Terminus with a 30 minute walk to Lotherton Hall. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By train: Micklefield Railway Station is the closest
Wakefield
Pumpkin Picking and Painting at Blacker Hall Farm🎃
Pick and paint your pumpkins this half term!
4 – 31 October
Cost: £6 (not including pumpkin)
By bus: Bus service X1 goes from Wakefield City Centre to Blacker Hall Farm. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Plan your journey with rail by visiting our metro rail page
Have a week of family fun uncovering the fascinating and spooky world of bugs, beasts and little creatures that live in and around the house and gardens. 🕸️
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: Bus service 496 goes from Wakefield City Centre to Nostell Priory. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the nearest station
Pontefract Castle - SEND Witches and Wizard Week🧙🏽♀️
Take part in witchy outdoor activities, learn to make magical potions, and make fun themed crafts. ✨
29 October – 1 November
Cost: Free but booking advised
By bus: 10-minute walk from Pontefract Bus Station. Alternatively plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 5-minute walk from Pontefract Monkhill Station.
Halloween at Wakefield Exchange
Get in the spooky spirit and enjoy a range of activities all week suitable for little gremlins, scary big kids and grownups! 🧛
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Free
By bus: Wakefield bus station is a 2-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Wakefield Exchange is a 10 minute walk from Wakefield Westgate station and 15 minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
October Half Term at National Coal Mining Museum
Get ready for a spooktacular October Half Term packed with storytelling, crafts, creatures, and curious adventures!
25 October – 2 November
Cost: Free
By bus: Bus service 232 goes from both Huddersfield and Wakefield to the Overton Reindeer stop. The museum is 6 minutes' walk away. You can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Plan your journey with rail by visiting our metro rail page.
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