It’s finally the spooky season, and with Halloween falling during the half term for many families a variety of spooky events are being thrown throughout Wakefield.
Keep your own little terrors occupied at one of these incredible events taking place throughout October.
13. Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival - Normanton
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at Normanton's Pumpkin Festival! On Friday 3 November, starting at 10am, the district will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland. Photo: Svitlana Romadina
14. Halloween Spooktacular at Theatre Royal
It’s treats all round this Halloween, as Made to Measure Productions brings Halloween Spooktacular to Theatre Royal Wakefield - the UK’s premier Halloween Children’s Show. Jam-packed with your favourite Halloween Hits and amazing ultra-violet puppetry, Halloween Spooktacular is guaranteed to bring a smile to children of all ages from 3 to 103. Photo: Scott Merrylees
15. SPooktacular Markets pumpkin Festival - South Emsall
On October 28, the Spooktacular Markets will visit South Emsall's markets. Photo: SolStock
16. Witches and Wizards at Pontefract Castle
Join the Wakefield Museums & Castles team for their free fun family-friendly Witches and Wizards event at Pontefract Castle from October 25 to November 5. Make some fun themed crafts, learn to make some magical potions and take part in some witchy outdoor activities! Photo: Scott Merrylees