Pontefract Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

45 family-friendly fall activities in Pontefract and nearby

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

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

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 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 (Pumpkins & Pilates at Farmer Copleys)

Pumpkins & Pilates at Farmer Copleys

Sat, Sep 26

Featherstone $$

Pilates class with breakfast and access to the pumpkin festival.

Spooky Spectacular Fireworks

Sun, Nov 1

Doncaster 14 mi

Features live K-pop performances, dance workshops, and funfair rides.

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 13 mi

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

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 14 mi

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

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Wakefield 18 mi

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

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Cannon Hall Farm Bonfire + Firework Spectacular)

Cannon Hall Farm Bonfire + Firework Spectacular

Sun, Nov 1

Cawthorne 14 mi

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

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 17 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 18 mi

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

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 6 mi

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

Illustration of a stone path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and lit jack-o'-lanterns (Halloween Half-Term at Brodsworth Hall)

Halloween Half-Term at Brodsworth Hall

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Doncaster 10 mi

Family pumpkin party featuring spooky games, storytelling, and fancy dress competitions.

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 12 mi

Winning pumpkin designs are transformed into real pumpkins and displayed.

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 16 mi

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

Children's Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Barnsley 7 mi

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

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkin Trail at White Rose Shopping Centre)

Pumpkin Trail at White Rose Shopping Centre

Oct 23 – Oct 31

Leeds 11 mi Free

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

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield 8 mi 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 13 mi Free

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

The Witching Hour

Sun, Oct 18

Wakefield 8 mi 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 10 mi

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

Manvers Halloween Artisan Market

Sun, Oct 4

Wath upon Dearne 13 mi Free

Yorkshire artisan market featuring local makers, crafts, gifts, and food stalls.

Kids Pumpkin Carving

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Doncaster 14 mi Free

Free pumpkin carving with treats and costume prizes for kids.

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 16 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 8 mi

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

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 9 mi

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

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 9 mi $

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

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Little Monsters Halloween Disco at Carlton Towers)

Little Monsters Halloween Disco at Carlton Towers

Sun, Oct 25

Carlton 12 mi $$

Features party games, dancing, and a best-dressed costume award.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Wakefield 13 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 14 mi $

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

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 25 mi

Sculpt and paint individual ceramic monster egg cups from clay.

Halloween in the Wild West

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Wakefield 8 mi Free

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

Season of the Witch Fayre

Sun, Nov 1

Wakefield 8 mi

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

Harvest Weekend at Lotherton

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Aberford 9 mi

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

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Leeds 9 mi

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

Spellbound at Lotherton

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Aberford 9 mi

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

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.

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.

Nocturnal Creatures Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 16 mi

Family trail spotting nocturnal animals living in the abbey ruins.

Family Pumpkin Carving @G1

Wed, Oct 28

Marsden 25 mi

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

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 8 mi Free

Free pumpkin carving and market-wide Halloween trail

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 9 mi $$

Tractor trailer ride to a secret pumpkin patch.

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 8 mi Free

Spooky train ride through woods

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 12 mi $

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween and Pumpkin PatchDoncaster

Fri23Oct Pumpkin Trail at White Rose Shopping CentreLeeds

Sat24Oct Monkey Madness at Tropical WorldRoundhay

Sat24Oct Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkWakefield

Sat24Oct What's On This October Half Term at HarewoodLeeds

Sat24Oct Halloween Half-Term at Brodsworth HallDoncaster

Other Halloween categories in Pontefract

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

PontefractHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties13 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

PontefractHaunted Experiences17 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

PontefractHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment11 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

PontefractUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Pontefract

Pontefract families can find pumpkin patches at Farmer Copleys and a Children's Halloween Party. For those willing to travel, Doncaster offers fireworks and Leeds hosts events at Harewood House.

Consider indoor theatre shows in Leeds, or outdoor pumpkin hunts if you prefer.

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