York Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in York and surrounding areas
York embraces Halloween 2025 near the Minster and historic walls with eerie adventures and supernatural fun set against medieval streets. Popular attractions feature Halloween experiences, autumn festivals and ghostly adventures including guided ghost tours, pumpkin fairs and family events.
Find the best York Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near York by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Interactive workshops and Sensory Tipi in the heart of York
Haunted Experiences
Five live-action haunted houses with over 100 actors.
Food, Drink, and Parties
VIP Halloween party supporting children's charities.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Classic film 'Psycho' with live orchestral score
Unique & Unusual
One of Europe's largest travelling fairs with over 250 rides.
Editor's Picks
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Hallowscream at York Maze
Five live-action haunted houses with over 100 actors.
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Hull Fair
(Hull)
One of Europe's largest travelling fairs with over 250 rides.
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Doncaster Fear Factory 2025
(Doncaster)
Six years of award-winning fear attractions
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The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Interactive workshops and Sensory Tipi in the heart of York
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The Nightmare Bar - Hull
(Hull)
Immersive Halloween-themed bar experience with theatrical entertainment.
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The Ghost Bus Tours - York
Comedy-horror theatre experience on a vintage bus.
York Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
