Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Shipley 2026

34 unique & unusual Halloween events near Shipley

Harrogate Ghost Walk

Harrogate 14 mi

Award-winning walking tour exploring the darker, mysterious side of historic Harrogate.

Wakefield Ghost Walk

Oct 8 – Nov 18

Wakefield 15 mi

Guided evening tour starting with pizza at The Black Horse.

Skipton Ghost Tour

Skipton 13 mi

Theatrical walking tour around Skipton led by the ghostly Butcher.

Autumn Open Day

Sun, Oct 11

Leeds 13 mi

Give-what-you-can open day exploring the historic house and its interiors.

Zombie Laser Tag

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Wetherby 16 mi

Spooky outdoor laser tag battles featuring zombie-themed woodland obstacles and decorations.

Autumn Amble

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 13 mi

Guided estate and farm walk followed by soup of the day.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop)

The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Leeds 8 mi $$

Cast three handmade autumn items using eco-friendly resin in a small group.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Halifax Civic Trust Uncanny Halloween Walk)

Halifax Civic Trust Uncanny Halloween Walk

Sat, Oct 31

Halifax 9 mi $

Historian-led walking tour exploring medieval murders, Victorian crimes, and local dark history.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Fused Glass Trick or Treat Pumpkin Workshop)

Fused Glass Trick or Treat Pumpkin Workshop

Thu, Oct 15

Leeds 10 mi $$

Craft an 8cm fused glass pumpkin hanging using pre-shaped glass.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (The Jesmonite Autumn Workshop: Pumpkins, Pots & Coasters)

The Jesmonite Autumn Workshop: Pumpkins, Pots & Coasters

Wed, Oct 14

Harrogate 14 mi $$

Cast a pumpkin pot, mini pot, and coaster using Jesmonite.

Halloween Sip & Paint Night

Sun, Oct 25

Leeds 15 mi $$

Guided painting session creating a jelly cat ghost to take home.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop)

The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Ossett 15 mi $$

Cast three custom Jesmonite pieces including a lidded pumpkin pot.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Bath Bomb Making Workshop)

Halloween Bath Bomb Making Workshop

Thu, Oct 29

Wakefield 15 mi

Hands-on fizzy bath bomb crafting hosted by Forever Fizz.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (1800s Murders of Wakefield Walk)

1800s Murders of Wakefield Walk

Wed, Oct 21

Wakefield 15 mi

Interactive true crime walking tour where you decide the jury verdict.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2)

Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2

Oct 24 – Oct 26

Marsden 16 mi

Paint spooky pumpkins, skulls, frogs, and other creatures for Halloween.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Autumn Equinox Harvest Moon Gathering)

Autumn Equinox Harvest Moon Gathering

Sun, Sep 27

Bingley $$

Seasonal altar creation, cacao ceremony, sound journey, and vegan food.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Introduction to Needle Felting - Halloween Themed)

Introduction to Needle Felting - Halloween Themed

Sun, Oct 25

Bingley $$$

Craft a wool pumpkin-carrying ghost using barbed felting needles.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Autumnal Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop)

Autumnal Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop

Wed, Oct 21

Bingley $$

Craft an autumn centerpiece using a pumpkin vase with fresh and dried florals.

Halloween Fused Glass Workshop

Wed, Oct 7

Farsley $$$

Craft up to three seasonal fused glass items in a garden studio.

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Fri, Sep 25

Halifax 8 mi $$

Craft a handmade seasonal wreath at an adults-only workshop.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Forge Your Own Viking Spearhead Candle Holder Workshop)

Forge Your Own Viking Spearhead Candle Holder Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Leeds 11 mi

Forge a Viking spearhead candle holder from hot steel.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop)

The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Hebden Bridge 11 mi $$

Cast a lidded pumpkin pot, mini pot, and coaster using Jesmonite.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Beginner Plus Crochet Pumpkins Workshop)

Beginner Plus Crochet Pumpkins Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Harrogate 15 mi $$

Hands-on workshop crafting everlasting yarn pumpkins for crafters over 16.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Crochet Pumpkin Workshop - Beginner-Friendly Class)

Halloween Crochet Pumpkin Workshop - Beginner-Friendly Class

Sat, Oct 17

Bingley $$$

Make yarn pumpkins using a 6mm hook with tutor Mareike Schmidt.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Drink & Draw "The Scream" Halloween Paint Night BYO)

Drink & Draw "The Scream" Halloween Paint Night BYO

Thu, Oct 29

Leeds 8 mi $$

Mixed-media acrylic painting session recreating Edvard Munch’s iconic artwork.

The Card Expo - Halloween Special

Sat, Oct 17

Wakefield 15 mi

Browse over 100 tables of trading cards, collectibles, and games.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Animal Pumpkin Crochet Workshop)

Animal Pumpkin Crochet Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Wakefield 16 mi

Crochet an adorable fox, cat, or hedgehog pumpkin in store.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (The Original Ghost Walk of York)

The Original Ghost Walk of York

York 29 mi

Believed to be the world's first ghost walk, established in 1973.

Ghosts After Dark

Nov 4 – Nov 8

York 29 mi

Discover 70 historic ghostly sculptures and live storytellers after dark.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Thin Ice Press Limited Edition Ghost Week Posters)

Thin Ice Press Limited Edition Ghost Week Posters

Oct 24 – Nov 1

York 30 mi

Limited fine press posters blending traditional printmaking with York Ghost lore.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (The Penny Bazaar, presented by The Ghostly Gathering)

The Penny Bazaar, presented by The Ghostly Gathering

Mon, Oct 26

York 30 mi Free

Victorian-themed oddities market featuring curated stalls, parlour games, and charity raffles.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (York Ghost Week VII: Ghost Postcard Club)

York Ghost Week VII: Ghost Postcard Club

Oct 24 – Oct 29

York 30 mi

Print a souvenir postcard using a 1918 self-inking machine.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (Harrogate Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner)

Harrogate Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner

Harrogate 15 mi $$$

Interactive murder mystery dinner on Halloween night

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Special: KISS Tribute - Hotter Than Hell)

Halloween Special: KISS Tribute - Hotter Than Hell

Bradford $

Europe's leading KISS tribute band performing live

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct The Jesmonite Autumn Pumpkin Pot WorkshopOssett

Sat17Oct Halloween Crochet Pumpkin Workshop - Beginner-Friendly ClassBingley

Sat17Oct The Card Expo - Halloween SpecialWakefield

thru1Nov Zombie Laser TagWetherby

thru18Nov Wakefield Ghost WalkWakefield

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ShipleyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties12 parties & tastings

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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

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Shipley

Shipley and surrounding areas present a host of Halloween events, from the immersive Nightmare on Cooke Lane to family-friendly pumpkin painting sessions. You'll find ticketed performances and free local walks as well.

For those seeking a more adult evening, consider a Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner, or for a shorter trip, explore ghost walks in nearby Skipton.

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