Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Dewsbury 2026

45 family-friendly fall activities near Dewsbury

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026)

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Pontefract 12 mi

Over 300,000 homegrown pumpkins across more than 40 unique varieties.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Monkey Madness at Tropical World)

Monkey Madness at Tropical World

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Roundhay 12 mi

Children in Halloween or monkey costumes receive half-price admission.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Spooky Fused Glass Family Workshop)

Spooky Fused Glass Family Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Marsden 13 mi

Craft a glass pumpkin, witch's hat, or skull using glass frit.

Leeds Scare Trails - Pumpkin Trail

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Leeds 13 mi Free

Family-friendly woodland trail featuring over 200 pumpkins, games, and activities.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (The Pumpkin Patch at Cannon Hall Farm)

The Pumpkin Patch at Cannon Hall Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Cawthorne 9 mi

Nearly 10,000 pumpkins to pick with a free decorating craft zone.

The Pumpkin Patch - Cockfields

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ashton 22 mi

Voted Greater Manchester's Greatest Pumpkin Patch at the Trick or Treat Awards

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Cannon Hall Farm Bonfire + Firework Spectacular)

Cannon Hall Farm Bonfire + Firework Spectacular

Sun, Nov 1

Cawthorne 8 mi

Features animal-friendly quiet fireworks set to music and all-day farm admission.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Witches and Wizards Week)

Witches and Wizards Week

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Pontefract 13 mi Free

Outdoor crafts, potion mixing, and live witch demonstrations at Pontefract Castle.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, Horsforth)

Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, Horsforth

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Leeds 11 mi

Nearly 100,000 pumpkins grown yearly with tractor and trailer field rides.

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 8 mi

Winning pumpkin designs are transformed into real pumpkins and displayed.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Pumpkin Festival at Horncastle Farm)

Pumpkin Festival at Horncastle Farm

Oct 9 – Oct 31

Wakefield 10 mi

Explore pumpkin picking, a carving barn, bale pyramid, and live entertainment.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pumpkin Trail at White Rose Shopping Centre)

Pumpkin Trail at White Rose Shopping Centre

Oct 23 – Oct 31

Leeds 6 mi Free

Hunt for 12 hidden pumpkins across shop windows for a treat.

Children's Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Barnsley 13 mi

Features a Wicked singalong, disco, party games, and soft play access.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (October Half Term at the National Coal Mining Museum)

October Half Term at the National Coal Mining Museum

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Overton Free

Spooky storytelling, crafts, and family activities at the mining museum.

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield 5 mi Free

Immersive family adventure featuring music, movement challenges, and messy play.

Pumpkin Smashing (1st Nov)

Sun, Nov 1

Ashton 22 mi

Help smash leftover pumpkins alongside farm play areas and animal encounters.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Blacker Hall Harvest Festival 🍂)

Blacker Hall Harvest Festival 🍂

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Wakefield 5 mi

Yorkshire food producers, live chef demos, tastings, and autumn music.

The Witching Hour

Sun, Oct 18

Wakefield 5 mi Free

Storytelling show exploring the history of women accused of witchcraft in Wakefield.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Wakefield

Hunt for autumn treasures and craft a seasonal tree in Pit Wood.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Fabric Pumpkins: Children's Craft Workshop)

Fabric Pumpkins: Children's Craft Workshop

Thu, Oct 1

Wakefield 5 mi

Hands-on sewing workshop where kids craft their own stuffed fabric pumpkin.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Halloween Hyacinths)

Halloween Hyacinths

Sat, Oct 31

Bradford 8 mi Free

Plant hyacinth bulbs in decorated pots at historic Bolling Hall.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Ceramic Pumpkin Painting with Esk Haus)

Ceramic Pumpkin Painting with Esk Haus

Wed, Oct 14

Meanwood 10 mi $

Beginner-friendly ceramic pumpkin painting workshop led by local artist Amy.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Children's Halloween Disco & Party)

Children's Halloween Disco & Party

Sun, Oct 11

Leeds 10 mi $

Features party games, pocket-money stalls, face painting, and a costume contest.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Pumpkins & Pilates at Farmer Copleys)

Pumpkins & Pilates at Farmer Copleys

Sat, Sep 26

Featherstone 12 mi $$

Pilates class with breakfast and access to the pumpkin festival.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Crafts at Langsett Barn)

Halloween Crafts at Langsett Barn

Fri, Oct 30

Langsett 13 mi Free

Drop-in Halloween decoration making with Yorkshire Water rangers.

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 15 mi

Gentle, nature-rooted woodland sensory play and seasonal surprises for pre-schoolers.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Monster Eggs Cups - Family Halloween Workshop)

Monster Eggs Cups - Family Halloween Workshop

Sat, Sep 19

Marsden 12 mi

Sculpt and paint individual ceramic monster egg cups from clay.

Family Pumpkin Carving @G1

Wed, Oct 28

Marsden 12 mi

Spooky pumpkin design and carving workshop for families with materials provided.

Halloween in the Wild West

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Wakefield 5 mi Free

Family Halloween half-term fun featuring crafts, Nerf battles, discos, and line dancing.

Season of the Witch Fayre

Sun, Nov 1

Wakefield 5 mi

Celebration of folklore, artisan craft stalls, and mystical guest speakers.

Autumn Leaf Luminaries

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Leeds 8 mi

Half term family craft sessions creating luminaries from scavenged autumn leaves.

Illustration of smiling scarecrows in witch hats and autumn clothes standing among pumpkins and hay bales near cottages (Leeds Industrial Museum Scarecrow Trail)

Leeds Industrial Museum Scarecrow Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 8 mi

Hunt for scarecrows throughout the museum and canal picnic grounds.

Nocturnal Creatures Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 9 mi

Family trail spotting nocturnal animals living in the abbey ruins.

Junior Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Leeds 10 mi

Family-friendly ghost walk around the farm with silly tales.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween at Temple Newsam)

Halloween at Temple Newsam

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 10 mi

Estate-wide challenge featuring pumpkin trails, crafts, and friendly farm animals.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Wakefield 28 mi

Live Halloween shows, creepy characters, and fairground rides alongside walkthrough wildlife.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween and Pumpkin Patch)

Halloween and Pumpkin Patch

Oct 18 – Oct 31

Doncaster 28 mi

Hunt for hidden pumpkins in the maize maze and make lanterns.

Halloween Fun at Gameface

Oct 12 – Oct 31

Manchester 29 mi

Ten competitive interactive games and an outdoor trail in Manchester.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Family Halloween Disco and pumpkin hunt - 30th October)

Family Halloween Disco and pumpkin hunt - 30th October

Fri, Oct 30

Hatfield Woodhouse 28 mi

Torchlight pumpkin hunt through the maize maze without any scarers.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival)

Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival

Wakefield 5 mi Free

Free pumpkin carving and market-wide Halloween trail

Cliffe House Halloween Fun Trail

Shepley 8 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween trail with a prize

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween at Bradford Industrial Museum: Creepy Calico Bags)

Halloween at Bradford Industrial Museum: Creepy Calico Bags

Bradford 9 mi $

Decorate your own creepy calico bag for Halloween treats.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Dinky Disco - Halloween Special)

Dinky Disco - Halloween Special

Huddersfield 7 mi $

Daytime Halloween disco for toddlers and parents.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular)

Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular

Wakefield 6 mi Free

Spooky train ride through woods

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 8 mi $

Discover luminous objects and animals in a glow-in-the-dark trail.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Spooky Fused Glass Family WorkshopMarsden

Sun18Oct The Witching HourWakefield

Sun18Oct Halloween and Pumpkin PatchDoncaster

thru1Nov Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026Pontefract

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, HorsforthLeeds

thru1Nov Pumpkin CompetitionLeeds

Other Halloween categories near Dewsbury

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

DewsburyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties15 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

DewsburyHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

DewsburyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment10 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

DewsburyUnique Halloween Events34 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Dewsbury

Dewsbury boasts 39 family-friendly Halloween events this year. From the expansive Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival near Pontefract to the more local Halloween Ghost Walk in Trinity, there's plenty to choose from for your October celebrations. Consider the scale of events like Halloween at Harewood House in Leeds versus free family fun available closer to home. If you’re looking for something with a short drive, check out options just outside Dewsbury.

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45 family-friendly fall activities near Dewsbury

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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