It’s going to be a Spooktacular Halloween this half-term. With a variety of family events and activities across Kirklees – find out what’s happening near you.
Most of these activities are of little to no cost, where there are charges the information is displayed below.
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Page 3- Fang-tastic events at Kirklees Museums and Galleries
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Scarily good events at Kirklees Libraries
Library Adventures
Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 – 11. Your quest is to journey through the haunting Library Adventure pack. The spooky pack is full of eerie crafts, chilling reading suggestions, creepy facts, and ghoulish creative activities. You can collect spine-tingling stickers, bewitching bookmarks, haunted certificates, and more throughout the year as you visit the different themes.
When: Dates and times can be found on the Kirklees Libraries website.
Where: Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Fang-tastic events at Kirklees Museums and Galleries
Tolson Museum
What’s on at Tolson Museum this October!
Kids in Museums ‘Hidden Wonders Hunt’
Based on books by best selling author Chloe Savage.
A free fun trail accessible for younger children (ages 4+) and their families, the Hidden Wonders Hunt will inspire little minds and celebrate the joy of exploration and discovery. Spot beautiful artwork from the Hidden Wonders books hiding amongst the museum collections. Spot all the artwork and reveal a hidden word! Complete the trail to receive a free sticker.
When: 18 October – 2 November, during museum open hours. Just drop in and come and explore!
Where: Tolson Musuem
Cost: Free
Craft Activities & Spooky Fun
Join us in the museum for free craft activities. Design and make your own Autumn or Halloween garland to decorate your room. Afterwards, take part in the Spooky Spells prize trail for just £1, follow the clues, solve the mystery, and claim your reward.
When: 18 October – 2 November, during museum open hours. Just drop in!
Where: Tolson Museum
Cost: Free
Rhythm of the Drums
Join a youth drumming session arranged with Shaping Care. Get ready to explore rhythms, have fun, and make some noise! Contact info@shapingcarekirklees.org or 07597122074 for information and booking.
When: Monday 27 October from 2pm to 3pm.
Where: Tolson Museum
Louise’s Art workshop – Halloween themed
Creative activities for half-term inspired by Halloween and all things spooky! Let your children and young teens explore their creativity and imagination through a range of art activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Tolson Museum
Cost: Pay as you make or book in advance.
Bagshaw Museum
What’s on at Bagshaw Museum this October!
Spooky Fun & Crafts
Join us all week for Halloween-themed activities! Take part in our spooky prize trails and see if you can solve the mysteries. Enjoy free craft sessions where you can make your very own paper pumpkin to take home and decorate. Fun for all ages!
When: 18 October – 2 November, during museum opening hours.
Where: Bagshaw Museum
Huddersfield Literature Festival: Children’s Prize Trail
Explore the Huddersfield Literature Festival with a special children’s prize trail, created by Carlton Junior & Infant School in collaboration with artist Louise Grassby. Follow the trail, solve the clues, and discover a world of stories and creativity!
When: 18 October – 2 November, during museum opening hours.
Where: Bagshaw Museum
Halloween Activity Day
Join Hannah for a fun-filled Halloween activity day. Drop in and take part in spooky crafts and games for just £4.
When: Tuesday 28 October, come along during museum opening hours and join the fun!
Where: Bagshaw Museum
Cost: Drop in and take part in spooky crafts and games for just £4.
Oakwell Hall
What’s on at Oakwell Hall this October!
Spooky Trail in the Hall
For little ghouls and spooky seekers, follow the trail through the hall to discover ghosts, bats, and witchy wonders. A fun and family-friendly Halloween adventure.
When: 25 October – 2 November, during museum opening hours. Just drop in!
Where: Oakwell Hall
Autumn Fair
Join us for a celebration of harvest, heritage, and handmade treasures at our Autumn Fair. Enjoy a day of seasonal treats, crafts, and local delights.
When: Sunday 26 October, 10am – 4pm
Where: Oakwell Hall
RSPB – Wildlife Walks at Oakwell Hall
Explore the natural world with Jo from RSPB St Aidan’s. Join the Spider Safari to discover the fascinating and often-misunderstood spiders of the UK, and learn why these eight-legged creatures are crucial for our woods, gardens, and wildlife. Then take part in a Bird Walk to spot and identify woodland and garden birds, from blue tits and blackbirds to sparrows and starlings. A fun and educational experience for all ages.
When: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Fungi Walk in the Country Park
Join our Country Park team for a guided walk and explore the fascinating world of fungi growing in the park.
When: Walks run at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Where: Oakwell Hall
Tales of the Devil in Yorkshire – Leeds Waits: A Series of Entertaining History Talks at Oakwell Hall
The Devil has many names – Father of Lies, the Dark One, Lucifer, Satan, Beelzebub, the Fallen Star, Demon Ruler, the Adversary, King of the Bottomless Pit are but a few of them – and many faces. He also had, at one time, quite a liking for God’s Own County of Yorkshire. Discover his curious escapades through stories, poems, and songs about his activities hereabouts – sometimes his deeds were evil, sometimes they weren’t, and sometimes you just had to wonder what he was thinking.
When: Friday 31 October, 11am.
Where: Oakwell Hall
Cost: £10 person
Fa-boo-lous free and low cost activities
Halloween crafts
Have some skele-fun today and make some spook-taular Halloween crafts!
Who knew you could make toilet rolls look so scary! Get out the pencils and craft box and get creative.
Spook-tacular Halloween recipes
Why not make some spook-tacular Halloween recipes today, from bloodcurdling biscuits to maggoty apples there is sure to be something for everyone. Bone appetit!
Halloween story den
Make a den and tell stories this Halloween, you could even turn out the lights… of course that’s only if the little ones aren’t afraid of the dark.
Halloween treasure hunt
A treasure hunt is a perfect way to get the kids active. We’ve put together a list of things to discover but you could make your own list of things to spot whilst you’re out and about.
- Leaf
- Feather
- Spider web
- Tree
- Bird
Put on your Halloween costumes and head to your local park!
50 things to do before your 5
Why not tick off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together?
From woodland wandering to making music, there is something you can do with the little one’s today.
Discover your local park
Get wrapped up and hop on your bike or scooter for an adventure to one of our fantastic parks! Young people in Kirklees can enjoy improved play spaces thanks to the our Playable Spaces project.
Discover what Kirklees has to offer
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.
Family Cycling Activities
Family Cycling- Road Ready!
Learn to ride, and get road ready. Sessions available for children and adults. Bikes and helmets provided
When: 10am – 2pm, 27 – 31 October
Where: Crossley Fields Junior & Infant SchoolWellhouse Lane Mirfield WF14 0BE
Cost: Free
Children’s Balance Bike Session
Balance bike sessions for children aged 2 to 6 years
When: Wednesday 29 October, 1pm- 3pm
Where: Batley Sports and Tennis Centre
Cost: Free
Skele-fun activities at Cliffe House
Pumpkin Picking
Come along to our pumpkin patch, pick your favourite pumpkin, and carve it while you’re here. Wheelbarrows available (limited number available, first come first served).
When: Monday 27 October at 10am to Friday 31 October at 3pm
Where: Cliffe House
Cost: £6.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will design, create and make your own magical wand with carefully selected wood from our woodland. Age: 6yrs+
When: Monday 27 October at 10am to Monday 27 October at 3pm
Where: Cliffe House
Cost: £7.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Halloween fun trail
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is family and buggy friendly, something the whole family can enjoy. When you have collected all the clues return to the food kiosk to collect your prize (1 prize per paid trail sheet).
When: Monday 27 October at 10am to Friday 31 October at 10am
Where: Cliffe House
Cost: £2.50 (+ Booking Fee)
Caving (Off-Site activity)
A fantastic day trip exploring a limestone cave within the Peak District National Park. Walk, climb and crawl through cave systems observing stalagmites, stalactites and fossils.
The cost of the trip includes transport to and from Cliffe House, qualified instructors and all equipment.
You will need to bring lunch, drink, towel and a change of clothing (you may get wet!)
Meeting point is at Cliffe House at 8:45am ready to complete a consent form.
When: Tuesday 28 October, 9.00am until 4.00pm
Where: Limestone cave within the Peak District National Park.
Cost: £60.00 per person + booking fee
Bushcraft
Book on for our fantastic instructor led Bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements.
No need to worry about the damp conditions – this session is based under cover within our woodland.
When: Wednesday 29 October at 10am to Wednesday 29 October at 2pm
Where: Cliffe House
Cost: £10.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Archery
Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target – Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions. 6yrs+
When: Thursday 30 October at 10am to Thursday 30 October at 3pm
Where: Cliffe House
Cost: £7.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
