Harrogate Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

33 family-friendly fall activities in Harrogate and nearby

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Birchfield Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Birchfield Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Festival

Harrogate Free

Pick from over 40 pumpkin varieties grown directly in the fields.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (October Half Term at RHS Garden Harlow Carr)

October Half Term at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Beckwithshaw

Discover spooky plant secrets, interactive trails, and live animal encounters.

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 11 mi

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

Leeds Scare Trails - Pumpkin Trail

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Leeds 9 mi Free

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

Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Skipton 15 mi

Follow giant pumpkins through Strid Wood to solve a mystery puzzle.

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 23 mi Free

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

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (What's On This October Half Term at Harewood)

What's On This October Half Term at Harewood

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 7 mi

Magical trails, broomstick making, and outdoor play across 140 acres of grounds.

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.

Little York Ghost Hunt

Oct 26 – Oct 28

York 18 mi Free

A free seek-and-keep hunt for hundreds of hidden Little Ghosts.

Wizard Walk of York

York 19 mi

Family-friendly magic and comedy walking tour with no scary ghost stories.

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 14 mi

Winning pumpkin designs are transformed into real pumpkins and displayed.

St Nicks Autumn Fayre

Sat, Oct 10

York 20 mi Free

Community celebration with apple pressing, willow weaving, and live music.

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 16 mi Free

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

The Hole In Wand York

Oct 10 – Nov 1

York 19 mi

Wizard mini golf course featuring a spin-the-wheel Halloween challenge.

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield 21 mi Free

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

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 25 mi

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

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 11 mi $

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

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Children's Halloween Disco & Party)

Children's Halloween Disco & Party

Sun, Oct 11

Leeds 14 mi $

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

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 15 mi

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

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 17 mi Free

Plant hyacinth bulbs in decorated pots at historic Bolling Hall.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Wakefield 24 mi

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

Nocturnal Creatures Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 12 mi

Family trail spotting nocturnal animals living in the abbey ruins.

Autumn Leaf Luminaries

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Leeds 13 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 13 mi

Hunt for scarecrows throughout the museum and canal picnic grounds.

Junior Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Leeds 14 mi

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

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Halloween at Temple Newsam)

Halloween at Temple Newsam

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 14 mi

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

Harvest Weekend at Lotherton

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Aberford 14 mi

Pick your own apples in an orchard of over 100 varieties.

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Leeds 14 mi

Award-winning pumpkin patch experience featuring photo opportunities and pumpkins to decorate.

Spellbound at Lotherton

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Aberford 14 mi

Search the estate to find ten witches and mend a broken charm.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (The Yorkshire Halloween Festival)

The Yorkshire Halloween Festival

York 18 mi $$

Interactive workshops and Sensory Tipi in the heart of York

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 15 mi $

Decorate your own creepy calico bag for Halloween treats.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tours at Lotherton)

Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tours at Lotherton

Aberford 15 mi $$

Tractor trailer ride to a secret pumpkin patch.

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 14 mi $

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru31Oct Harvest Weekend at LothertonAberford

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, HorsforthLeeds

thru1Nov Pumpkin CompetitionLeeds

thru31Oct Pumpkin PatchLeeds

thru1Nov The Hole In Wand YorkYork

Other Halloween categories in Harrogate

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

HarrogateHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties10 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

HarrogateHaunted Experiences17 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

HarrogateHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

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

HarrogateUnique Halloween Events33 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Harrogate

Harrogate families have numerous Halloween events to consider across Yorkshire, from the large-scale Yorkshire Halloween Festival to local activities at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.

If you prefer a short drive, options like the Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey offer outdoor adventures, while others focus on indoor entertainment or family discos.

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33 family-friendly fall activities in Harrogate and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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