There’s all sorts happening for families in Halifax and Calderdale around Halloween! From big spooktaculars to smaller parties at play gyms, there is something to scare – or satisfy – all ages.
A full list is available on our Halloween page, but we’ve put together a selection of spookiness to whet your appetite.
So paint on your scary faces and head down to these frightful parties and events in Halifax and the surrounding areas.
Enjoy different themed sessions at the Forgotten Forest, including a pumpkin special; Halloween special; dragons; Harry Potter; potion making and lots more! Booking is essential, prices from £7.50pp.
27th October – 5th November 2023
154 Bradford Rd, Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, HD6 4ED
The spooktacular skate party is back for 2023, with this themed skate, plus refreshments and skate hire, for £7pp – booking is essential. Fancy dress is optional, but there is a competition!
27th & 28th October 2023
The Marlborough Hall, 13-15 Crossley St, Halifax, HX1 1UG
Wear you fancy dress, follow the tricky trail around the shops and earn some sweet treats! Prizes for the best costumes. £3 per child.
28th – 31st October 2023
Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1RE
Halloween at Eureka!Bring your apprentice magicians (age 0-11yrs) for a series of tasks and tests in magical classes! Spooky fancy dress is encouraged. Make a wand, take a herbology class, do some creepy crafts or visit the spooky sensory area throughout half-term.
21st October – 5th November 2023
Discovery Rd, Halifax, HX1 2NE
Enjoy Halloween crafts, make a witch’s broomstick, have a slime party (with breakfast!), carve pumpkins or experience a magic breakfast! Booking required for most of the events, see the website for full details.
23rd October – 3rd November 2023
Rochdale Rd, Walsden, Todmorden, OL14 7TJ
Help Wanda the Witch find her missing cat, Wicca! Can you help Wanda find her potion ingredients around Brighouse with this augmented reality trail? App is required.
21st – 31st October 2023
Various locations in Brighouse
Halloween Train, Keighley & Worth Valley RailwayAll aboard for a spooky ride on the Halloween train with wand-making, potion making, falconry displays and magic shows! Booking is essential, half price for children in fancy dress.
25th – 27th October 2023
Station Rd, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8NJ
Ghost train experience with scares along the way! Booking is essential, with the experience lasting about an hour. Please note that under 5s will not be admitted.
28th & 29th October 2023
Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9XJ
Follow the clues through the house and grounds to find the skeletons and tiptoe through the haunted woods! Don’t forget to visit the Nocturnal House in Wildlife World too, to see the bats! Suitable for ages 8 and under, booking essential.
27th October – 5th November 2023
Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB
Get into the spooky spirit with pumpkin picking, spooky trails, zombie laser experience, spooky theatre show and lots more! Booking is essential, some activities incur an additional charge.
21st October – 5th November 2023
Wetherby Rd, Wetherby, LS22 4AN
Meet the past residents of the estate, and see the house and farm dressed up for a spooktacular occasion! Enjoy some creepy crafts or track down some ghosts in the Temple Newsam House. These events are included in general admission, but booking is required.
28th October – 5th November 2023
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE
Do you know of any other fabulous Halloween events happening in Halifax and Calderdale?
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If you’re looking for pumpkin picking events, you’ll find them here.
