York Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

36 family-friendly fall activities in York and nearby

Wizard Walk of York

York

Family-friendly magic and comedy walking tour with no scary ghost stories.

Little York Ghost Hunt

Oct 26 – Oct 28

York Free

A free seek-and-keep hunt for hundreds of hidden Little Ghosts.

St Nicks Autumn Fayre

Sat, Oct 10

York Free

Community celebration with apple pressing, willow weaving, and live music.

The Hole In Wand York

Oct 10 – Nov 1

York

Wizard mini golf course featuring a spin-the-wheel Halloween challenge.

Illustration of a stone path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and lit jack-o'-lanterns (Spooky Story Walk at Scampston)

Spooky Story Walk at Scampston

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Malton 17 mi

After-dark story walk with wicked witches, campfire marshmallows, and a disco.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Halloween Trail at Burnby Hall Gardens)

Halloween Trail at Burnby Hall Gardens

Oct 26 – Nov 1

Pocklington 12 mi

Follow pumpkin clues to the spooky Stumpery to earn a sticker.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Trick or Treat at Murton Park)

Trick or Treat at Murton Park

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Murton

Interactive door-to-door trail meeting historical characters with playful mini-challenges.

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 23 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 19 mi

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

Leeds Scare Trails - Pumpkin Trail

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Leeds 22 mi Free

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

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 21 mi Free

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

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 19 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 20 mi

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Scampston Halloween Games & Crafts)

Scampston Halloween Games & Crafts

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Scampston 21 mi

Join the Scampston witches for ghoulish games, crafts, and baking.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Drewton's Pumpkin Picking)

Drewton's Pumpkin Picking

Oct 3 – Oct 31

South Cave 23 mi

Pick from over 40 varieties of pumpkins across four farm acres.

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 25 mi

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

Pumpkin Competition

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Leeds 22 mi

Winning pumpkin designs are transformed into real pumpkins and displayed.

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 24 mi Free

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

Trick or Treat Street 2026

Oct 24 – Oct 31

North Cave 22 mi

Immersive family Halloween mystery village with interactive trick-or-treating and live characters.

Autumnal Woodland Kin

Wed, Oct 7

Barnsley 14 mi

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

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 18 mi $$

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

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 19 mi $

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

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 22 mi $

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

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 22 mi $$

Pilates class with breakfast and access to the pumpkin festival.

Harvest Weekend at Lotherton

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Aberford 14 mi

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

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Leeds 14 mi

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

Spellbound at Lotherton

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Aberford 14 mi

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

Junior Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Leeds 20 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 20 mi

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

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 27 mi

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

The Haunted Campfire

Wed, Oct 28

Wakefield 26 mi Free

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

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 27 mi

Torchlight pumpkin hunt through the maize maze without any scarers.

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 30 mi

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

The Yorkshire Halloween Festival

York $$

Interactive workshops and Sensory Tipi in the heart of York

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 14 mi $$

Tractor trailer ride to a secret pumpkin patch.

Glow in the Dark Trail

Leeds 22 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

thru31Oct Harvest Weekend at LothertonAberford

thru1Nov Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026Pontefract

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Kemps Farm, HorsforthLeeds

thru1Nov Pumpkin CompetitionLeeds

thru31Oct Drewton's Pumpkin PickingSouth Cave

Other Halloween categories in York

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

YorkHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

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

YorkHaunted Experiences19 haunted attractions

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

YorkHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

YorkUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in York

York presents numerous family Halloween events, from large-scale festivals in the city center to pumpkin patches and garden hunts in surrounding towns like Pontefract and Leeds.

Consider the immersive experiences at Harewood House or family-friendly raves for varied entertainment.

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36 family-friendly fall activities in York and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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