Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Shipley 2026

35 family-friendly fall activities near Shipley

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 8 mi Free

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

Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Skipton 13 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 22 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 5 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 11 mi

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

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 13 mi

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

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 10 mi

Winning pumpkin designs are transformed into real pumpkins and displayed.

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 15 mi Free

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

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 10 mi Free

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

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 15 mi Free

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

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield 15 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Smashing (1st Nov)

Sun, Nov 1

Ashton 25 mi

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

The Witching Hour

Sun, Oct 18

Wakefield 15 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 17 mi

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

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 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 9 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.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Wakefield 15 mi

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 15 mi

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

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 18 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 16 mi

Sculpt and paint individual ceramic monster egg cups from clay.

Family Pumpkin Carving @G1

Wed, Oct 28

Marsden 16 mi

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

Nocturnal Creatures Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Leeds 6 mi

Family trail spotting nocturnal animals living in the abbey ruins.

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.

Junior Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Leeds 13 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 13 mi

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

Halloween in the Wild West

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Wakefield 15 mi Free

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

Season of the Witch Fayre

Sun, Nov 1

Wakefield 15 mi

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

The Pumpkin Patch - Cockfields

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ashton 26 mi

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

Halloween at Bradford Industrial Museum: Creepy Calico Bags

Bradford $

Decorate your own creepy calico bag for Halloween treats.

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 16 mi Free

Free pumpkin carving and market-wide Halloween trail

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.

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 10 mi $

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sun18Oct The Witching HourWakefield

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, HorsforthLeeds

thru1Nov Pumpkin CompetitionLeeds

thru31Oct The Pumpkin Patch - CockfieldsAshton-under-Lyne

Other Halloween categories near Shipley

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

ShipleyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties12 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

ShipleyHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

ShipleyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

ShipleyUnique Halloween Events34 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Shipley

Families in Shipley can find plenty of Halloween entertainment nearby. For a large-scale experience, consider Halloween at Harewood House. If you're looking for something closer to home, local parks and museums often host themed activities and trails.

Whether you prefer an outdoor trail or an indoor craft session, and if you want to venture further afield or stay local, there are events across the region to suit your plans.

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35 family-friendly fall activities near Shipley

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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