With not long now until Halloween 2019, here's a look at our guide to the freakishly fun things to do in Leeds over the scariest period of the year.
We’ve taken a look at what is planned and you are in for lots of treats - no tricks, we promise!
As we all know little kids and big kids love Halloween so our guide has taken into account all ages.
Below you’ll find things happening which will make for great family days out as well as nights on the town for those who are looking for late-night Halloween fun.
Have a scroll down and see what takes your fancy. If something catches your eye, all that is left to do is find the perfect Halloween costume!
Here's the guide:
Spooky Spooktacular
Where: Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE
When: Thursday, October 31
This spookfest takes over Temple Newsam House for a Halloween event about Tudor ghosts. Also running from Saturday, October 26 until Sunday, November 3 is a Beastly Creepy Crawlies session which is part of the venue’s half-term holidays fun.
You can find out more here.
Halloween scarecrow trail
Where: Lotherton Hall, Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3EB
When: Saturday, October 26 until Sunday, November 3
Visitors will come face-to-face with lots of scarecrow ghouls as well as having the chance to try their hand at many Halloween-themed arts and crafts activities.
You can find out more here.
Trunk or treat
Where: The Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NG
When: Between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27
Running in collaboration with CitiPark, Trunk or Treat is a daytime alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.
A car will be in the car park of the Merrion Centre where visitors will be able to take their pick of hundreds of free sweets, treats and more. This is something your little ones can enjoy while you do a spot of weekend shopping in town.
You can find out more here.
Frights, Camera, Action 2
Where: Emmerdale Studio Experience, 27 Burley Road, Leeds LS3 1JT
When: Between 6pm and 8pm on Saturday, October 26
This event is strictly for over 16s given how frightening it is. Visitors to the Emmerdale Studio Experience will encounter some strange paranormal activities at the attraction and can expect to come face-to-face with a mystery guest.
Those attending are warned to expect strobe lighting, loud noises, special effects and live actors.
You can find out more here.
FrightFest in The Library
Where: The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, LS1 6AL
When: Between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, October 26
If you want to try out a new experience this Halloween you can visit the Leeds Library, in Commercial Street, to create your own spooky tale during a workshop which is being taken by award-winning author SJ Bradley.
You can find out more here.
Sneaky Experience
Where: Kirkstall Abbey
When: Friday, November 1 until Saturday, November 2
There’s outdoor cinema screenings and then there’s Sneaky Experience. The team go out of their way to create some immersive entertainment. Over the weekend, there will be screenings of Ghostbusters, Hocus Pocus and The Lost Boys.
You can find out more here.
Halloween craft sessions
Where: The Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF
When: Tuesday, October 29 until Thursday, October 31
This could be a perfect family day out with ‘real’ witches teaching you the freaky truth behind Halloween predictions. Those attending can make costumes and take part in pumpkin carving sessions.
You can find out here.
Inzombiefest
Where: Beaver Works, 36 Whitehouse Street, Leeds, LS10 1AD
When: From 10pm until 6am on Saturday, October 26
Obviously, this is a Halloween event catering to an adult audience.
This all-nighter will be happening across five arenas with those at the party all set to be dressed like zombies. You’ll encounter haunted warehouses, creepy clubrooms and bone-shaking basements.
You’ll hear lots of bass music, house and tech.
You can find out more here.
Bongo’s Bingo
Where: Brandon Street, Leeds LS12 2EB
When: From 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 30
The popular night which reinvents bingo is having a Halloween special edition with everyone attending being encouraged to come in their best outfits.
You’ll be able to win some really cool and incredibly random prizes during the proceedings. This is another Halloween event for big kids.
You can find out more here.
Go Nuts at Donuts
Where: The Warehouse, 19-21 Somers Street, Leeds LS1 2RG
When: Between 11pm and 4am on Thursday, October 31
And our final inclusion is a Halloween club party with free doughnuts which sounds like an absolute dream to us.
It’s happening at the Warehouse where you’ll hear all your favourite party anthems.
You can find out more here.
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