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.
13. Halloween events in Wakefield
Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park, on Hell Lane off Black Road, offers scare attraction experiences with live actors and special effects. There is also a beer garden and merchandise shop on site. Tickets can be booked at: https://scaregrounds.com/ Photo: Experience Wakefield
14. Halloween events in Wakefield
Taking place on October 24 and 31, RSPB Fairburn Ings is hosting its Illuminate: Bioflourescence in Nature event. This gives visitors the chance to discover dark creatures under the light of a UV torch. Booking information can be found at: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/119545 Photo: Experience Wakefield
15. Halloween events in Wakefield
Theatre Royal is showing its production of Halloween Spooktacular on October 28 at 2pm. It is suitable for the whole family, and includes Halloween hits, puppetry, and audience participation. Tickets are available at https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/halloween-spooktacular-2025 Photo: Experience Wakefield
16. Halloween events in Wakefield
Enjoy pumpkin picking at The Watering Hole Farm on Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett. There will also be pumpkin carving competitions and fun fair rides. The event runs from October 13 to 31, from 10am to 4pm. Photo: Experience Wakefield