Halloween events with Leeds City Council

Halloween Trail at Leeds City Museum

Dare to explore a Halloween trail with artworks created by local schools, families, and our arts and crafts groups inspired by Halloween themed objects in the museum. Along the way, learn fun Halloween facts about the history of the holiday and how it’s celebrated around the world.

Friday 25 October to Friday 29 November, cost: free

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Once Upon a Nightmare: Twisted Tales Unveiled at Lotherton

Experience a spine-chilling experience for brave souls aged 8 to 15. Step into the pages of twisted fairy tales and witness the serene grounds of Lotherton transform into a haunting world where your favourite fairy tale characters live out their darkest versions of reality.

Friday 25 to Thursday 31 October, 5pm to 8:30pm, cost: £12.50 (£10 for children with a Breeze Pass/Lotherton members)

Find out more: Once Upon a Nightmare: Twisted Tales Unveiled 



Spooky Skeleton Safari at Tropical World

With Tropical World decorated for Halloween, come and explore the indoor zoo over the October half term. Uncover a host of spooky animal skeletons hidden in their mangroves, rainforest and enclosures, and discover interesting facts as you take part in the trail.

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, cost: adults - £8.40, children 3 to 15 - £4.20, under 3s free

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Spooky Skeletons: Scarytales at Lotherton

This is a daytime event perfect for all ages. As you follow the twisted fairytales trail through the haunting grounds, gardens and house at Lotherton, all is not as it seems. Rattle your bones as you come face-to-face with a series of skeletons – making themselves at home and reimagining classic tales with a Halloween twist.

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, cost: included in admission to Lotherton

Find out more: Spooky Skeletons: Scarytales 



Halloween Hauntings at Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam is infamous for its ghostly residents. Visit over October half term for spooky family fun. Enjoy the themed rooms and creepy crafts.  Staff will be hand to tell you eerie stories of past residents.

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, cost: included in admission to Temple Newsam

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Spooky Streets: Halloween at Abbey House Museum

Wander the museum’s Spooky Streets to encounter scary spiders, wicked witches, wily wolves, beguiling bats and skeletons pulling pints! Come dressed as your favourite Halloween character and pose for petrifying pics. There will be a terrifying trail and creepy competitions as you go around the museum and a monster bag of crafts and activities to take home.

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, cost: included in admission to Abbey House Museum

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Haunted Halloween Hunt at Kirkstall Abbey

Join the Abbey’s family trail through the ruins to find creepy creatures, spooky statues and peculiar props. It’s not too scary so suitable for all the family.

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, cost: included in admission to Kirkstall Abbey (free for Leeds residents)

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Calacas Crafts at Leeds City Museum

Celebrate Mexican and Latin American artists by designing your own Day of the Dead mask or assembling your own flower crown. To help celebrate Day of the Dead at Leeds City Museum, your family can also add to one of their giant skull paintings!

Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, cost: free

Find out more: Half Term: Calacas Crafts 


Leeds Zine Library Lates! Hallow'zine at Leeds Central Library

Join the libraries team on the spookiest month for their Halloween edition of the zine library lates. There will be cats, bats and a monster of a party! On the night you can make a spooky zine, create some monster badges, and sew felt creatures all while enjoying their Halloween playlist.

Wednesday 30 October, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, cost: free

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Spooktacular Family Day at Leeds Central Library

Join authors and artists for spine-tingling stories, creepy draw-a-longs, and eerie activities.

A light breakfast and drinks will be available on arrival, bring your own packed lunch and spooky outfits are encouraged. Family friendly and most suitable to children aged 6 years and over. A BSL interpreter will be present at all author talks in the Tiled Hall and at Jack's Ghastly Masterclass.

Thursday 31 October, 10:15am to 2:30pm, cost: free

Find out more: Spooktacular Family Day 

 

Looking for other things to do, including some non-Halloween activities? Visit Leeds Inspired to view their Leeds Festival of Play collection of events