Blog » 10 Free or Low Cost Activities and Events in and around Wakefield this October Half Term for Families 2023

10 Free or Low Cost Activities and Events in and around Wakefield this October Half Term for Families 2023

Keeping the mini Mumblers happy and entertained over the October half term doesn’t need to break the bank with these fun, FREE or low-cost activities and events in and around Wakefield.

You can see the full list of October Half-Term events, activities and days out ideas HERE.

1. Wicked Wakey

The City centre will be transformed into a spooky spectacular on 28th & 29th October with an outdoor cinema screening Halloween family films, fantastic spooky photo ops, a thrilling adventure trail and a free pumpkin to light up your Halloween celebrations!

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE event but some attractions pay require payment
📅 When? 28th & 29th October 2023
🗺Where? Wakefield City Centre

2. Room on the Broom Trail at Anglers

A popular choice, especially at this time of year, is the Room on the Broom Trail at Anglers, where sculptures and models are based on the popular story.

You can purchase activity packs from the Visitor’s Centre for £2. From the centre you’ll follow the trail, find sculptures, look for animal footprints, trace rubbings and have fun doing activities along the way.

To learn more about the other 4 story trail walks in Wakefield click here.

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE to walk around. Activity pack £2
📅 When? whole year
🗺Where? Haw Park Lane, Wakefield WF4 2EE

3. Halloween Crafts at Wakefield Libraries

Libraries over Wakefield District are holding free Halloween & Spooky Craft sessions! Some sessions  are bookable to make sure you grab your spot!!

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE some activities require pre-booking
📅 When? 30th October – 4th November 2023
🗺Where? Wakefield District libraries

4. Pick a Pumpkin at Redwood Farm

There is no booking or entry fee at Redwood Farm so you can walk around their pumpkin patch and select the pumpkins you want to purchase! There’s always photo opportunities with Halloween decorations too!

Finish the trip off with a walk around East Ardsley reservoir!

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE entry, just pay for the pumpkins you want to purchase
📅 When? 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 26 – 31st October 2023
🗺Where? East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 1EF

5. Let’s Make Gingerbread

Join us for some sugar, spice and all things nice at Wakefield Museum!

Explore old objects used to bake tasty treats in the past. Smell a variety of spices and learn about their uses. Work together to make your own gingerbread mix to take home and bake.

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? £2.50 per child, all ages. Book your place HERE
📅 When? 3rd November 2023
🗺Where? Wakefield One, 159 Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UP

6. Half Term @ Pit: Light-Dark-Reveal

Explore the art of photography and the power of light and dark this October Half Term with hands-on activities, two new exhibitions, a brand-new Science Show and much more.
ℹ️ See more details here.
💷 Cost? FREE, there is a small charge for some activities
📅 When? 28th October – 5th November 2023 (Closed Mon & Tue)
🗺Where? Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, WF4 4RH

7. Pontefract Castle

This October half term visit Pontefright Castle for a cackling good time!

Meet our very own witch brewing her secret potions, create creepy crafts and follow our eerie trail. What will you discover?

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE
📅 When? 25 –  29 October and 1 – 5 November 2023, 10am – 3pm
🗺Where? The Lodge Castle Chain, Pontefract WF8 1QH (SAT NAV WF8 2JR)

8. Deep Sea Explorers

Join Kitchen Zoo for an incredible, ocean-themed interactive story session! Their next performances are taking place at Hemsworth, Horbury, Wakefield and South Elmsall Libraries and are free to watch!

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE but places must be booked in advance
📅 When? 30th & 31st October 2023
🗺Where? Hemsworth, Horbury, Wakefield and South Elmsall Libraries

9. Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail at Anglers

 Join Anglers Country Park for a Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail. Purchase an activity sheet from the Visitor Centre then head down the Woodland Trail and see how many scarecrows you can spot! Figure out the secret code to win your treat from the Visitor Centre! Afterwards, join us for free Halloween craft activities in the Visitor Centre!
Trail maps can be purchased from the visitors centre
ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? FREE  to walk around, trail map £2.00
📅 When? 28th October – 5th November 2023, 10am – 3:30pm
🗺Where? Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, Wakefield, WF4 2EB

10. Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular

Join us for our Halloween Spooktacular, a round trip through the spooky woods at Pugneys Country Park.

Step on board our trains and look out for spooky goings on all along the route, be careful… you might find things that go bump in the night!

ℹ️ See more details here
💷 Cost? £4 per person, tickets must be pre-booked
📅 When? 29th – 31st October 2022
🗺Where? Asdale Road, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 7EQ

Our October Half Term Holiday Activity and Events Page has loads more ideas of one-off events and day trip ideas.

Why don’t you join the Wakefield Mumbler Chat Group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.

Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you entertain the children without costing a fortune.

Hope you have a great half term!

Vicki x

* Information correct at time of publishing, please check all events/activities before travelling in case of last minute changes.


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