School Holidays Halifax & Calderdale

October Half Term

Please note this section is currently being updated for 2024.

Fun events, family days out and school holiday camps ā€“ everything you need to have a fabulous school holiday in Halifax, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and beyond.

Open every October weekend and daily 26 October- 3 November

Join us for fang-tastic fun with some of the spookiest Halloween events in Yorkshire ā€“ with a wide range of parties and adventures available when Stockeld Park comes alive for the Autumn Half Term (with a free pumpkin up to October 31st for every paying child)!

The Halloween Adventure includes;

  • Woodland Witches in the Enchanted Forest (Playing mystical games with each!)
  • 5 Huge Adventure Playgrounds
  • Magical Maze- find all of the ingredients a young wizard or witch could need for potion making
  • Free Pumpkin from the Pumkin Patch
  • Woodland Cafe
  • Playhive Pizzeria
  • Monster Masquerade Ball including a craft (4pp)
  • Zombie Laser (Ā£5.50pp)
  • Playhive fixed time (added cost)
  • Playhive Anytime (Added Cost)

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Saturday 26th Oct – Sunday 3rd Nov 2024

Get ready for a fun family day out at Harrogate Indoor Funfair @ The Great Yorkshire Showground.

Morning sessions 10am-1pm, afternoon 2pm-5pm.

With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.

There is also a cafe and baby changing facilities for families on-site.

Tickets on the door will be limited. We recommend booking online to avoid disappointment.

*Quieter session will be held onSunday 27th October at 10am


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Sunday 20 October Huddersfield Town Hall

Tuesday 29 October Leeds Grand Theatre

Recommended for families with children aged 5 to 12 years old

Can you help to stop a struggling theatre from closing? The final show is over and itā€™s time to lock up the building. But a whole host of operatic characters are on a mission to save the theatre, and they need your help! Solve clues, unravel riddles and sing along in this new interactive show, as you meet fairy tale characters, animals and even a grandfather clock. With music from the Orchestra of Opera North, this is a fun and engaging opportunity for families to dive into the world of opera.

TicketsĀ Adults from Ā£12, Under 16s from Ā£6*

Running timeĀ Approximately 50 minutes

LanguageĀ Sung in English with English subtitles**

AccessibilityĀ BSL interpreted performances

*Prices vary by venue. Booking fees may apply.
**Excluding 20 Oct.


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Boogie Babes Halifax Spooky Special

Halloween-themed class with dancing, pom poms, shakers and more! Includes a special gift for each child. Booking and payment must be made in advance.

21st, 23rd & 25th October 2024

Tel: 07484 802403

Address: Mill Play Cafe, 1850 Mill St, HX3 9ET

Halloween Crafts at Gordon Rigg

Enjoy spooky crafts during half-term, priced from Ā£4.99 – Ā£18.99.

28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 2024

Tel: 01706 813374

Address: Rochdale Rd, Walsden, OL14 7TJ

Halloween Party at PB’s Play Village

Halloween fun for kids 0-6yrs, with dancing, prizes, party games, Gruffalo visit, spooky lunch box and play! Booking is essential.

27th October 2024

Tel: 01422 242679

Address: White Rose Mill, Holdsworth Rd, HX3 6SN

Thornton Hall Farm

Enjoy a spook-tacular family day out, packed with magical adventures ā€“ perfect entertainment for the whole family. Activities include live shows, interactive trick or treat street, pumpkin picking and carving, slime workshop *new for 2024* plus loads more!

Saturday 19th daily until 31st October 2024

Tel: 01282 841148

Address: Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton, BD23 3TS

Frightwater Valley!

Get ready for a spine-chilling experience as Frightwater Valley presents… Creepy Carnival this Halloween! Prepare for the Creepy Carnival of your nightmares – there’sĀ no shortage of excitement for the whole family.Ā Booking is advised.

26th & 27th October and 30th Oct – 2nd November 2024

Tel: 01765 635321

Address: North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT

Little Grandma’s Play Gym Halloween Party

Halloween party including lots of play, party food & party bag. Booking is essential.

26th October 2024

SEN Halloween party also available on 31st October 2024.

Tel: 01422 373354

Address: Quebec St, Elland, HX5 9BX

North Yorkshire Moors Railway ā€“ October Half Term

26th October to 1st November 2024

Join us for a spooktacular half-term packed with magical family activities. Kids Go Free (0-15). Create Halloween memories at the NYMR with thrilling events at our stations which are sure to enchant any young witch or wizard.

Pickering Station Park Street Pickering YO18 7AJ

T: 01751 472508.

Halloween Messy Play at The Little Box Company

A pumpkin party for 0-5yrs, with lots of messy play, or for your older ones (4-10yrs), a Harry Potter party with slime, potion play and crafts. Booking is essential.

24th & 31st October 2023

Tel: 01422 835080

Address: St Peter’s Community Centre, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1HB

Pumpkin Picking at Cannon Hall Farm

The pumpkin patch is returning with almost 10,000 pumpkins available, alongside expert carvers! Children with paid tickets will get one free pumpkin each. Fancy dress is encouraged with spot prizes available!

14th, 15th & 21st – 31st October 2023

Tel: 01226 790427

Address: Bark House Ln, Cawthrone, S75 4AT

Pumpkin Picking at Horsforth PYO

Pumpkin picking with over 70 thousand to choose from! Tractor & trailer rides are included in the ticket price and there will be lots of Halloween photo opportunities and face painters. Tickets available online.

30th September – 31st October 2023

Tel: 07798 937821

Address: West End Ln, Horsforth, LS18 5ES

Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey

The Pumpkin Trail is back! Navigate the woods to find giant pumpkins and hidden clues, to solve the puzzles. Trail is included in parking fee. Car park booking is advised.

21st October – 5th November 2023

Tel: 01756 718000

Address: Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX

Baby & Toddler Halloween Party at The Edge Playgym

This exciting Halloween event is for 0-3yrs, including a cupcake, fancy dress competition, crafts, disco, play gym entry and a photobooth. Booking is essential.

31st October 2023

Tel: 01484 400447

Address: Church Ln, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

Spooky Skeletons Trail at Lotherton

Follow the spooky skeletons trail around the estate and through the haunted house! Perfect for little ones and you can even visit the nocturnal house in Wildlife World too.

Older ones haven’t been forgotten, suitable for those age 8+,Ā Skeleskare offers an out of hours, dark, experience with live actors! Booking is essential for both events.

27th October – 5th November 2023

Tel: 0113 378 2959

Address: Lotherton Ln, Aberford, LS25 3EB

Halloween Boo Bash at The Edge Play Gym

Halloween party for 0-7yrs, including a children’s meal, fancy dress competition, party games, bouncy castle, disco and more. Booking is essential.

31st October 2023

Tel: 01484 400447

Address: Church Ln, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

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