FREE activities this October half-term

There are FREE activities available across the district this October half-term for families to enjoy together with a spooky twist!

If you are eligible for Targeted Free School Meals, you can also access our FREE Happy Healthy Holiday provision. Find out more here: Happy Healthy Holidays – Wakefield Families Together

Here is a list of other FREE activities for families across the district this October half-term👇

Pumpkin Trails @ local markets

📍Castleford Market 📅Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October 🕒10am to 3pm

📍Ossett Market 📅Friday 30 October 🕒10am to 3pm

📍South Elmsall Market 📅Saturday 31 October 🕒10am to 3pm

📍Pontefract Market 📅Saturday 31 October 🕒10am to 3pm

📍Wakefield Market 📅Saturday 31 October 🕒10am to 3pm

Your local market will be transforming into a spooky spectacle this half-term, so get ready for some FREE family fun! Visit a market near you and pick up a free map to follow the frightfully fun Pumpkin Trail! Find out more here: Halloween Spooktacular 2026 – Wakefield Council

Halloween in the Wild West @ WX

📅Tuesday 27 October to Saturday 31 October

🕒10:30am to 4pm

📍WX (Wakefield Exchange), Union Street, Wakefield WF1 3AD

This Halloween, step into the Haunted Wild West for some spooky half-term fun! There’s different activities every day, to keep the kids entertained all week long. Find out more here: Halloween in the Wild West | Wakefield Exchange

Witches and Wizards Week @ Pontefract Castle

📅Wednesday 28 October to Saturday 31 October

🕒11am to 3pm

📍Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract WF8 1QH

A SEND session is running on Wednesday 28 October at 10am – booking essential.

It’s the return of our frighteningly popular October half term Witches and Wizards week at Pontefract Castle! Take part in witchy outdoor activities. Learn to mix magical potions. Magic up fun themed crafts. Find out more here: Witches and Wizards Week – Wakefield Museums and Castles

Haunted Campfire @ WX

📅Wednesday 28 October

🕒10:30am to 3:30pm

📍WX (Wakefield Exchange), Union Street, Wakefield WF1 3AD

Join Boomchikkaboom for an immersive family adventure filled with storytelling, imaginative play, music, movement and messy fun! Find out more here: The Haunted Campfire | Wakefield Exchange

Teddy Bear Detective @ Wakefield Museum

📅Thursday 29 October

🕒10:30am to 11am

📍Wakefield Museum, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield WF1 2EB

Join Detective Ted for a cosy storytelling session all about a mystery to be solved. Borrow a magnifying glass and hunt for objects around the museum. Find out more here: Teddy bear detective storytelling – Wakefield Museums and Castles