The spooky season is well underway, and there are plenty of events going on around the district to get involved in this Halloween.
From pumpkin picking, trails, and carving competitions, to Halloween-themed arts and crafts, discovering dark creatures, and walking tours, there is something for everyone to enjoy this October.
Click through the gallery to discover the scarily good events going on around the district this month.
9. Halloween events in Wakefield
Halloween activities will be taking place WX Wakefield Exchange from October 25 to November 2. Families can take part in crazy golf, crafts, or visit the spooky cinema. There will also be spooky discos, face painting and pumpkin painting. Specific activity times can be found at https://www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Details?event=halloween-at-wx Photo: Experience Wakefield
10. Halloween events in Wakefield
A Halloween Spooktacular at Pugneys Light Railway will take place between October 31 and November 1. Train journeys will run at 15 minute intervals from 4pm to 7.30pm, taking passengers of all ages on a 10-minute journey through the spooky woods at the park. Tickets can be booked online at: https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/halloween-spooktacular-pugneys-light-railway/ Photo: Experience Wakefield
11. Halloween events in Wakefield
Local market Halloween events. On October 31, a pumpkin trail will take place from 10am to 3pm at Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Ossett, Normanton, and South Elmsall markets. Find hidden pumpkin stickers to win prizes. Pumpkin carving will also take place at Pontefract Market on October 29, and at Castleford Market on October 30. Photo: Experience Wakefield
12. Halloween events in Wakefield
Nostell Priory is hosting a week of family fun from October 25 to November 2. In the gardens, students from Trinity Academy Halifax have designed a creepy crawly outdoor trail and in the house workshop, visitors can try making their own creepy crawly paper craft. In the house, visitors can find out about how the conservation team protect the house from damage by bugs and pests, and in the parkland, a pumpkin rock trail will be taking place. Photo: Experience Wakefield