By KLTV Newsdesk –

Free and low-cost family activities, creative workshops, and frightfully good fun for all ages.

This October half-term promises to be a spine-tingling week of fun across Kirklees, with plenty of free and affordable events for families to enjoy.

From ghostly trails and crafty workshops to autumn fairs and spooky story dens, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re after a fright, a laugh, or simply some half-term entertainment.

Scarily Good Fun at Kirklees Libraries

Library Adventures

Join the free, year-round Library Adventures programme, perfect for children aged 4–11.

The Halloween edition features eerie crafts, creepy reading suggestions, and haunting creative challenges. Collect spooky stickers, bookmarks, and certificates as you go!

Dates and times available on the Kirklees Libraries website.

Fang-Tastic Family Activities at Kirklees Museums and Galleries

Tolson Museum

Hidden Wonders Hunt

Discover hidden artworks inspired by 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.

📅 18 Oct – 2 Nov | Free Entry

Craft Activities & Spooky Fun

Join 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.

📅 18 Oct – 2 Nov | Free & £1 trails

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.

📅 Mon 27 Oct, 2–3 pm

Louise’s Halloween Art Workshop

Unleash your imagination through spooky-themed art. 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.

💷 Pay as you make | Booking advised

Bagshaw Museum

Spooky Fun & Crafts

Visit Bagshaw Museum all week for Halloween-themed activities.

Take part in 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.

📅 18 Oct – 2 Nov | Free & £4 trails

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!

📅 18 Oct – 2 Nov | Free

Halloween Activity Day

On the 28th of October, visit the museum during opening hours for a fun-filled Halloween activity day.

Drop in and take part in spooky crafts and games for just £4.

📅 Tue 28 Oct | £4 per child

Oakwell Hall

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.

📅 25 Oct – 2 Nov | Free

Autumn Fair

Join Oakwell Hall for a celebration of harvest, heritage, and handmade treasures at our Autumn Fair. Enjoy a day of seasonal treats, crafts, and local delights.

📅 Sun 26 Oct, 10 am–4 pm

RSPB Wildlife Walks & Fungi Walk

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.

Finally, follow the Country Park team for a guided walk and explore the fascinating world of fungi growing in the park.

📅 Wildlife Walks: Sun 26 Oct | Free

📅 Fabulous Fungi Walk: Fri 31 Oct | Tickets from £5

Tales of the Devil in Yorkshire

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.

📅 Fri 31 Oct, 11 am | £10 per person

Cliffe House

Pumpkin Picking

Visit Cliffe House’s very own pumpkin patch, pick your favourite pumpkin, and carve it while you’re there. Wheelbarrows are also available to assist. (limited number available, first-come first first-served).

📅 27–31 Oct | £6 + booking fee

Woodcraft Workshop

Use traditional woodcraft tools to design, create and make your own magical wand with carefully selected wood from Cliffe House’s woodland. Age: 6yrs+

📅 27 Oct | £7 + booking fee

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.

📅 27–31 Oct | £2.50 + booking fee

Caving Adventure (Off-Site)

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!)

📅 28 Oct | £60 + booking fee

Bushcraft

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.

📅 29 Oct | £10 + booking fee

Archery Challenge

Take aim and compete in this family-friendly activity.

📅 30 Oct | £7 + booking fee

Discover More This Half-Term

With so many activities across Kirklees – from pumpkin carving to devilish tales – this October half-term is the perfect time to explore, create, and celebrate with your family.

Visit Creative Kirklees to find even more local events near you.