Harrogate Round Table annual Stray fireworks, will once again include a bonfire, is confirmed to take place on Saturday 4th November 2023 on the Stray near Oatlands.

Date: Saturday 4th November 2023 Time: 17.00 until 20.30 Location: Oatlands Stray near St. Aidans School

5.35pm Live music

6.30pm – Bonfire lit

7.15pm – Fireworks start

There’s also set to be a licensed bar run by Vintage Event Bars, as well as soft drinks, cans, water, tea and coffee.

The event will finish at around 8:30pm.

• Live Music: Tap your feet and dance to the tunes of local bands and musicians as they set the stage for a harmonious evening. Three Strikes band are already confirmed to play for the 2nd year running, more will be announced in the coming weeks.
• Delicious Food and Beverages: Enjoy a variety of delectable food and beverages from the Local Scouts, ensuring you stay fueled for a night of excitement. They will be providing a selection of hot food for the public. They will be supplying hungry visitors with: burgers, sausages, hotdogs and vegetarian options. As well as a selection of soft hot and cold drinks.  Proceeds from the food and soft beverages are the only form of income at the event for many of the scout groups involved.
• There is also going to be a licensed bar run by Vintage Event Bars, serving a selection of Alcohol.

The Harrogate Stray Bonfire is a charity event and all money raised will be going to the Harrogate Homeless Project. Matthew Firth, who is one of the people responsible for planning this year’s event, has chosen to support the Harrogate Homeless Charity for the 2nd year running because: “It is important that we help end homelessness on the streets of Harrogate. Especially going into wintertime when the mercury regularly drops below freezing and these poor people, often through no fault of their own, end up on the streets.”

Harrogate Stray Bonfire Night is made possible by the support of the generous public who can donate on the night of the bonfire by either putting cash in our collection boxes or by using one of the card machines that will be circulating Oatlands Stray.

People can also donate £5 by texting BONFIRE to 70560

OR

By going to our GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/harrogate-homeless-project

Join us for an evening of warmth, joy, and celebration at the Annual Harrogate Stray Charity Bonfire Night. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to make this night truly special.

Bawtry Paintball Fields is Europe’s biggest outdoor activity centre, voted Europe’s Best, and the UK’s highest rated on Trip Advisor with over 1500 5-Star reviews!

Looking for a family day out, an awesome birthday, stag or hen party, or a fantastic team build event – BPF has something for everyone. Our lovely little café serves hot and cold food and drinks, ice cream and slush all day, so you can stay fuelled and relax in one of our picnic areas between activities.

Attracting groups of all ages from 6yrs+, BPF offers a huge variety of outdoor activities in the beautiful 720 acre woodland setting of Bawtry Forest. Activities include; Target and Zombie Archery, outdoor Laser Combat, Rifle Shooting, Tomahawk Axe and Knife Throwing, Junior ‘low-impact’ Paintballing, a 53ft Climbing Wall, Paintball Mini-Tank Battles, a huge Tree-Trek and Zipline Park with 50ft leap-of-faith, and of course regular Paintballing. BPF is also home of the infamous Predator!

Our award-winning paintball and laser combat game zones are like something out of a Hollywood movie. Props include real Lynx, Wessex and Huey helicopters, 42 ex-MOD armoured vehicles, tanks, castles, and a tree-top fortress.

All activities can be booked online at bawtrypaintballfields.co.uk, or call our friendly team on 01302 868841

Bawtry Paintball & Laser Fields
Bawtry Forest,
Great North Road,
Bawtry, Doncaster
DN10 6DG

October half term at Beningbrough – match, measure and make
Saturday 28 October – Sunday 5 November 2023

Pick up the new family trail, just for the school holidays, to help you make the most of the season. Match the colours you find as you explore, measure the biggest and smallest leaf you can find and make some origami.

Head to the wilderness play area as part of your day out, test out your climbing skills on the two sizes of clamber stack. Two slides are on offer to suit all ages, with a climbing wall and rope bridge to the big one. There are several swings to choose from, the cantilever bucket seat is large enough to hold a few friends. If you prefer making your own adventure, try the den zone and get building.

Coats and wellies might be needed, and dirty knees and hands might be made, alongside the memories of an autumn adventure together.

Free entry for National Trust and RHS members and under-fives.

Open 10am – 5pm on 28 & 29 October, then 10am – 3.30pm from 30 October.

Join Harrogate Maternity Voices Partnership for a community event on Sunday 29th October 2023.

A free event with activities, stalls and information on pregnancy and parenting in the Harrogate area.

We will be showcasing what is on offer in Harrogate during pregnancy and postnatally. There’ll also be lots of fun for older siblings too.

It will take place at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 12a Queen Parade in Harrogate on Sunday 29th October from 2pm to 4pm.

Expect to see:

• Baby classes
• Local midwives
• Shopping
• Family Photographer
• Crafts and activities for older siblings
• Refreshments

and much more.

Please note this event is organised by Harrogate Maternity Voices and is not connected or endorsed by Harrogate District Foundation Trust Hospital.

30^th September – 31^st October 2023. Open 10am – 5pm.

The Castle Howard Garden Centre Pumpkin Patch is back for the third year running! Explore the patch and choose your perfect pumpkin. Whether small, medium, or large, we’ve got varying sizes and colours for carving, decorating and making the most of the spooky season! Head to the Garden Centre when you arrive and follow the signs for PYO pumpkins.

27^th – 31^st October 2023 – Outdoor Adventure Cinema

Castle Howard has a spook-tacular line up of Halloween films planned for October, including The Lost Boys, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice and Scream. Wrap up, bring a cosy blanket, and enjoy a frighteningly fun selection of Halloween classics.

• The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) – 1:30PM, Saturday, Oct 28, 2023
• Hocus Pocus (PG) – 6:00PM, Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 & 1:30PM, Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023
• Monsters Inc. (U) – 1:30PM, Sunday, Oct 29, 2023
• Room on the Broom & The Gruffalo (U) – 1:30PM, Monday, Oct 30, 2023

Book tickets HERE

27^th October – 31^st October 2023

Embark on a spooky adventure at Skelf Island lead by the mischievous Castle Howard Skelves, try out an Outdoor Escape Room trail with puzzles to solve, and whizz around the Hay Bale Obstacle Course.

We’ll be announcing dates and times closer to the event so keep your eyes peeled!

Castle Howard, The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

North Yorkshire Council and Rascals Entertainment are bringing back the Creepy Castle Spooktastic Halloween trail this half-term at Knaresborough Castle Grounds, but with an addition of the ‘Tween Scream’ event for the slightly older children (aimed at 8-14 years old).

Join Dr Tricks on Friday 27 October at our ‘Tween Scream’ trail for his Halloween magic show, watch the amazing Golden Wizard with his mesmerizing spectacular LED Buugeng show, and come into the castle for the scary interactive story time where you may also see a few ghosts and ghouls too…but will you dare to put your hand in the mystery holes? Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for LED Tick Tock dancing characters in the distance too.

For the slightly younger children we will be hosting our original spooktastic Halloween trail (aimed at 4-10 years old, under 2’s go free) from Saturday 28 – Monday 30 October. Along the way you’ll see wizard magic shows, spooky characters, face painting*, stories in the castle and more spooky surprises. There’ll also be chance for some trick or treating along the trail and to get some amazing photos with those monsters and spooky characters too.

Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder, maximum 4 children per adult. Please book child tickets prior to adult tickets as child spaces are limited to 8 per time slot.

*No face painting for adults or children under 2 years old

Tween Scream (8-14 years) Friday 27 October 6pm – 9pm

Creepy Castle (4-10 years) Saturday 28 – Monday 30 October 2pm – 8pm

Online bookings only

27 October – 5 November 2023

We’re delighted to be showcasing our fourth Dark Skies Fringe Festival – full of activities and opportunities to appreciate the wonders of the night sky.

The North York Moors is one of only 21 locations in the world to be recognised for pristine, dark skies. We’re an International Dark Sky Reserve, awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association.

This exciting 10-day festival has an events programme jam packed full of exciting after dark adventures for the full family to explore. It will only prepare you for what’s to come in our ninth Dark Skies Festival, taking place in February 2024…

From 28 October to 5 November 2023 10.30am – 5.30pm, a cloak of supernatural shrouds the adventure park with a schedule of fun and creepy tricks and treats perfect for the under 12s and all the family.

Ghouls and beasties lurk in the shadows of the valley, with friendly frights plus mini and mega scares. Halloween fun is jam packed in the valley this year with everything you’d ever expect and more … it’s certainly Halloween with knobs on at Frightwater Valley!

Knock very loudly at the Trick or Treat Doors and find out which ghastly ghouls or wicked witches will meet you; you can grab a photo with your most ghastly ghoul or bothersome beasties and take a walk down Icon Avenue to meet a whole host of Halloween movies characters.

Join in at the Show Barn for a family friendly sing-along show guaranteed to keep your little monsters laughing all day; enter the Live Scare Maze – it’s family friendly during the day but as dusk falls you’ll to tread ‘scarefully’ as the darker the night, the scarier the fright!

Get into the spirit of Frightwater and come dressed in your scariest Halloween costume, there’ll be lots of prizes and winners picked each day; take part in our Fearsome facepainting; follow our Tombstone Trail around the park to find all 13 hidden tombstones – find them all and win a spooky surprise and join in with the Boo Crew for an epic finale to Frightwater Valley with your best dance moves with prizes for the best movers and shakers.

It’s fearsome fun plus all the usual rides and attractions will also be open from 10.30am, so you can have a fun-filled, frightening day full of chills, thrills and spills for the whole family!

As if you needed more, Sunday 5 November sees Fabulous Fireworks from 5.15pm for a 15 minute display choreographed to music over the Swan Lake for all our visitors in the park that day.

Pre-book tickets online – 28 October – 4 November online £15pp / Sun 5^th Nov online £17.50 (includes Fireworks).

Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, North Stainley, Ripon. HG4 3HT

Saturday 28th Oct – Friday 3rd Nov 2023

Get ready for a fun family day out at Harrogate Indoor Funfair @ The Great Yorkshire Showground.

Morning sessions 10am-1pm, afternoon 2pm-5pm.

With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.

There is also a cafe and baby changing facilities for families on-site.

Pumpkin picking at Horsforth PYO – opening on Saturday 30th October with dates throughout October right up to Halloween. With over 70 thousand pumpkins planted this year and lots of different varieties to choose from, pick your pumpkins from the field they were grown in. Whether you wish your pumpkin mini, small or even jumbo, warty, white, pink, blue, yellow or orange of course, the choice is yours.

The Kemp family have been farming in Horsforth for over 70 years. Come along to their pick your own and join in the Halloween fun – the tractor and trailer ride will take you down to the picking fields to start your pumpkin adventure. Pick up a wheelbarrow and off you go. There are lots of Halloween photo opportunities around the farm to add to the occasion. Afterwards our talented face painters are ready to transform you (for an additional cost) into your Halloween favourite. Our pop-up café will also be open to provide refreshments.

Online booking is required with all dates, opening hours and prices detailed on the ticketing site at https://kemps.merlintickets.co.uk. Ticket prices include car parking, entrance and the tractor and trailer ride.

We are proud to be current finalists at the Farm Retail Association Awards 2024 PYO of the Year – come along and experience some Halloween magic with us.

Horsforth Pick Your Own, West End Lane, Horsforth LS18 5ES.

Halloween Creepy Carnival at Mother Shipton’s

Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November

Explore abandoned circus tents as they whisper ghostly secrets from their forgotten past and meet a host of creepy characters who are waiting to steal the show in our festival of frights.

Roll up, roll up! Join the parade, come dressed in your spookiest costumes and share your photos with us to be in with the chance of winning tickets to come back again.

Visitors of all ages can indulge their curiosity as they explore the mysterious ancient forest. Uncover its spooky secrets and capture the perfect photo moments amidst the carnival-themed exhibits.

Refreshments, drinks, ice creams, pasties, and pies are on offer from the Cauldron Kiosk.

Prepare to be captivated by the petrifying well, a place where the unthinkable becomes a reality. Witness objects turning to stone and beware its otherworldly power.

Wander deeper into the heart of darkness as you step inside the cave, the birthplace of a real witch.

Channel your inner sorcerer and cast a spell in the mystical wishing well, where dreams and nightmares collide.

Don’t forget to pay a visit to our museum, where curiosities are waiting to captivate your imagination, and explore our quirky gift shop, filled with enchanting oddities.

Come and crunch in leaves at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this October half term.

Autumn is one of the most colourful times of year to visit Fountains Abbey as the trees are looking their best, dressed in deep reds, bright yellows and shining golds. Put your wellies on, wrap up warm and marvel at this super seasonal show as you walk, run and explore around the estate.

Keep your eyes peeled for some of the autumn delights. See if you can spot any fat sweet chestnuts bursting open. Hear the stags roaring in the deer park as they compete for status in the annual rut? Feel the leaves crunch beneath your feet. What other autumn delights will you discover?

Get adventurous on a family day out during October half term. Zip, wobble and climb your way through the play area, wander through the abbey and become a water garden explorer, climbing up the Octagon Tower and through the dark Serpentine Tunnel.  Grab your ’50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4 ‘ check list from any admission point and explore the estate, ticking off things like… getting to know our trees on the Tree Trunk Trail, den building and even star gazing and watching the sun set if you come along to Fountains by Floodlight.

There’s lots to do but don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in this time – we’ll be here another day! Become a member on your first visit and come back for free as many times as you’d like. For everything you need to know about visiting Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this October half term – visit Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal | Yorkshire | National Trust

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Halloween Hauntings

28 Oct- 5 Nov, Temple Newsam

Spend some spooky time at Temple Newsam this Halloween half term! Meet the past residents of the estate including the notorious Blue Lady and see the house and farm dressed up for a truly spooktacular occasion. Get involved with creepy crafts and pick-up a camera to track down the ghosts of Temple Newsam House.

On 31 October join us in the Walled Garden for free pumpkin carving from 1-3pm. Don’t forget to bring your own or carve the one that you sowed at our April event!

There’s also spooky cellar tours on selected dates. Go behind the ropes and under the stairs on an exclusive tour of the darkened cellars complete with terrifying tales. Please note that our tours are suitable for guests aged 7+!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Oxygen York – the NEW indoor free-jumping, Active Play, climbing & trampolining centre at Clifton Moor – NOW OPEN.

Oxygen is a brilliant Free-Jumping, climbing, soft play and trampolining centre for lots of energetic fun. The new park will include:

• Open Bounce Trampolines
• Parkour Area
• Inflatable Park
• Interactive Sports Pitch with AirTrack
• Airbag Jump & Trapeze
• Baby and Toddler Soft Play
• Climbing Features including cargo, ladder & totem poles
• Strike Arena

Along with an extensive café plus a separate quiet lounge, Oxygen York will have two VIP party rooms on the mezzanine floor and additional party areas on the lower floor.

Oxygen Activeplay is the UK’s leading provider of multi-activity indoor leisure experience – with our mission to revolutionise the activeplay world for every child (and adult), we can’t wait to welcome you to our new York site!

Clifton Moor Centre, Hurricane Way, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 4XU

Start this October Half Term with Spooktacular Entertainment! Rascals Entertainment are hosting TWO events at The Crown Hotel.

Mini Monsters 29th October, 14:00 – 15:30

For those under 5, or children that prefer “more fairy less scary” the Mini Monsters Disco Party is the one for you; An entertainment packed afternoon – Character mini disco, bubbles, interactive games and prizes for the best costumes and a spooky Storytime! Halloween would not be complete without the rascals legendary trick or treat, the children will all go.

BOOK HERE

Bigger Monsters 29th October, 16:00 – 17:30

The spook factor will raise a notch in the second Party for Bigger Monsters (the recommended age is 5 -10 years. We continue with an entertainment packed afternoon – Character mini disco, interactive games and prizes for the best costumes ! A Rascals Halloween Party would not be complete without the rascals legendary trick or treat, and the children will all go home with lots of treats. You will also be joined by some favourite characters Stitch, Beetlejuice, some Villains, Mal from Descendants & Sulley just to name a few who you will see.

BOOK HERE

Pumpkin Fest 2023 @ SPILMANS

There is a pumpkin picking event to suit everyone this autumn at Spilman’s Farm. For families who like all the fun of the full festival, there are more activities and events than ever before!  Opens 30th September 2023!

Late Night picking is available on certain dates – picking by twilight and with live music and a bar, this is a perfect event for families with older children or couples.

The Back to Basics event is a special event for those who like the charm of Spilmans Farm without all the activities. This is a quieter event for those wishing to just enjoy picking in the patch!

125000 Pumpkins – Over 20 different varieties to choose from!

• • Pumpkin Prices same as last year.
  • £5 Credit Voucher per person on arrival – to spend on pumpkins or activities.
  • LOTS of fun activities for all the family to enjoy including Corn Cannon, Giant pipe roll & Pumpkin Sling Shot.
  • Barrel Train
  • Spooky Walk
  • Bale Mountain
  • Tractor Rides
  • Special Guest – Madame Potiron
  • Live Stage Show – Fright delight!
  • Pumpkin Wash Stations
  • More car parking than ever before.
  • Homemade wood-fired pizzas.

Church Farm, Sessay YO7 3NB

21st – 22nd October and 28th October – 5th November

Think pumpkin picking, spooky witch encounters, zombie laser fun and even a FANG-tastic show at the Stockeld Theatre, Halloween Street! 

We will be open 21st – 22nd October, as well as half-term week 28th October – 5th November for spooktacular days of fun perfect for the whole family!

Join us this October and get stuck in with:
 Pumpkin picking
 Woodland Witches in our Enchanted Forest
 Halloween Street at The Stockeld Theatre
 Fearsome fancy dress
 Mummy maze
 Zombie Laser

Every paying child also gets a free pumpkin, up until 31st October!

SEN Fossil dig

Come and Enjoy a more relaxed Fossil experience with Cavewoman.  These sessions are designed with SEN in mind.  They are geared towards those who prefer to stay away from larger crowds and goo at a gentler pace.  Maximum capacity is 30 people.  These will take place from 10.30am till 11.30am everyday in half term.

Frightfully Fun Fossil Dig

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with our enthralling Fossil experience!  Join our captivating Cavewomen, Lead Miner guide or the Yorkshire Fossil Hunter in our comfortable cinema 1pm till 2pm everyday in half term.

Caverns of Lost Souls (for over 14s)

200 years ago, 6 miners perished in a cave explosion caused by a candle flame.  Their haunting cries still echo in the caverns.  Every century, the miners return to life in the hope of rescue.  A failed attempt a century ago led to more deaths.  This October, join an exclusive event on 27th and 28th tp free their souls.  Dare you go down?

Spooky Halloween Trail

Dive into the shadowy depths – Hunt for clues – Solver the riddle – Win a prize.  Available everyday!

23rd October 2023 at 10am until 4pm – 5th November 2023 at 10am until 4pm

Are you brave enough to follow the spooky Halloween Trail at Swinton Bivouac?

Follow the ghoulish clues to find your way through the eerie woodland, but be careful of some frightful familiar figures!

£5 per trail sheet, to be collected from the Bivouac Café, with a gift upon completion.
Dogs welcome, fancy dress encouraged!

31st October – 3 Nov 2023

Wetherby High School – Doors: 7pm, show starts 7:30pm

The Addams Family embraces the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on a fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Get Dressed Up – All shows!
As it’s Halloween, we’re encouraging everyone attending to embrace their spooky-kookiness by donning their favourite scary / halloween themed outfits (you don’t have to of course). Been out trick-or-treating? Then why not head over to the show in your outfits?!

Tickets are only £13 and can be booked online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/wmtg or in-person by visiting Wetherby Library

JOIN US THIS HALLOWEEN AND HALF TERM FOR OUR PUMPKIN POP UP!
DATES: Saturday 21st October – 5th November 2023

TIMES: 10am-3pm

Price: £5 per pumpkin picker (including £3.50 worth of pumpkin – approximately a medium size)

Yolk Farm is an amazing place for a day out! They have a frightful selection of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in our amazing pumpkin patch, where you’ll find our unique selfie spots too, as well as a carving barn.

They have an awesome egg restaurant on site, as well as their new play barn – The Yard At Yolk – with role play stations, a giant sand pit and mini trikes, as well as amazing coffee and snacks for hungry grown ups.  Pick up some delicious local produce for tea at their on site farm shop.

Don’t forget to wear your costumes, and you might even see a curious chicken or two along the way.

This event was very busy last year – book early to avoid disappointment.

There’s more varieties of pumpkins than ever at Yorkshire Pumpkins this year – new for this year are our beautiful pink pumpkins! Whether you’re after a ginormous orange pumpkin to carve, a delicious eating pumpkin to cook with, or a beautiful candle pumpkin to decorate enjoy wandering through the pumpkin patch and finding your perfect pumpkin.

We grow all our pumpkins here on our family farm and farmers David and Rob will be in the field to answer all your questions about how we grow them!

We’ll also have fun for all the family – from our bale mountain and maze for the bigger kids, to the toy tractors and pumpkin wash for the smaller ones.

Our pop up pumpkin café will be back, as well as the delicious Stable Pizza Co.

Please book your tickets in advance online, tickets are £1.50 per person and include all activities. Everyone needs a ticket except babes in arms.

Yorkshire Pumpkins is open 7^th & 8^th October, 14^th & 15^th October, 21^st & 22^nd October then every day 28^th-31^st October from 10am to 4pm. New for this year are our after school sessions on 26^th & 27^th October when we’re open from 11am to 5pm!