Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Lofthouse 2026

47 family-friendly fall activities near Lofthouse

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 7 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 8 mi

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

Leeds Scare Trails - Pumpkin Trail

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Leeds 11 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 12 mi

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

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 8 mi Free

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

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 11 mi

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

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 10 mi

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

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 12 mi

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

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 5 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 8 mi

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

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 24 mi

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

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 Free

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

Children's Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Barnsley 11 mi

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

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield Free

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

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 8 mi Free

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

The Witching Hour

Sun, Oct 18

Wakefield Free

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

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 6 mi

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

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 24 mi

Torchlight pumpkin hunt through the maize maze without any scarers.

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

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

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 5 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 7 mi $$

Pilates class with breakfast and access to the pumpkin festival.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Wakefield 8 mi

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

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 8 mi $

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

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 10 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 11 mi Free

Plant hyacinth bulbs in decorated pots at historic Bolling Hall.

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 18 mi

Sculpt and paint individual ceramic monster egg cups from clay.

Family Pumpkin Carving @G1

Wed, Oct 28

Marsden 18 mi

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

Halloween in the Wild West

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Wakefield Free

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

Season of the Witch Fayre

Sun, Nov 1

Wakefield

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

Junior Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Leeds

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

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

Autumn Leaf Luminaries

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Leeds 6 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 6 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.

Harvest Weekend at Lotherton

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Aberford 10 mi

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

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Leeds 10 mi

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

Spellbound at Lotherton

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Aberford 10 mi

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

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 25 mi

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

The Pumpkin Patch - Cockfields

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ashton 28 mi

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

Pumpkin Smashing (1st Nov)

Sun, Nov 1

Ashton 28 mi

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

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 Free

Free pumpkin carving and market-wide Halloween trail

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 11 mi $

Decorate your own creepy calico bag for Halloween treats.

Cliffe House Halloween Fun Trail

Shepley 13 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween trail with a prize

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 10 mi $$

Tractor trailer ride to a secret pumpkin patch.

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 13 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 Free

Spooky train ride through woods

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 5 mi $

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sun18Oct Halloween and Pumpkin PatchDoncaster

Sun18Oct The Witching HourWakefield

thru31Oct Harvest Weekend at LothertonAberford

thru1Nov Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026Pontefract

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, HorsforthLeeds

thru1Nov Pumpkin CompetitionLeeds

Other Halloween categories near Lofthouse

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

LofthouseHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties12 parties & tastings

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

LofthouseHaunted Experiences14 haunted attractions

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

LofthouseHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment10 shows & screenings

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

LofthouseUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Lofthouse

This Halloween season, families in Lofthouse have many choices spread across nearby towns. From the expansive pumpkin festivals in Pontefract and Wakefield to the unique experiences at Harewood House near Leeds, there are activities to suit different preferences.

If you're seeking something closer to home, or a more intimate outing, consider the Halloween family fun available. For those willing to travel a bit further, attractions like Cliffe House offer dedicated trails.

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47 family-friendly fall activities near Lofthouse

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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