Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our 2025 Spooktacular Markets! With free activities for all ages, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family. From pumpkin carving to spooky trails, our markets are transforming into magical autumn wonderlands.
Pick, Carve and Pose!
Join us at our Pumpkin Patch events where kids can pick their own pumpkin, carve it into a spooky masterpiece, and snap a photo with our seasonal scarecrow and wheelbarrow displays.
- Pontefract Market – Wednesday 29 October, 10am til 3pm
- Castleford Market – Thursday 30 October, 10am til 3pm
Activities include:
- pick-your-own pumpkin from the patch
- carving stations
- photo ops with themed props
- take home your creation and a treat!
Please book 1 ticket per child. Pumpkin carving is open to children aged 3–16, but everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun. Children must be supervised at all times. Bring proof of booking (printed or digital). No need to bring carving tools, we’ve got it covered!
Booking links to follow.
More Markets Magic
Pumpkin Trail - Friday 31 October
All six of our district markets are getting spooky! Join the Pumpkin Trail and hunt for hidden pumpkin pictures scattered around each market. Find them all to win a sweet treat and stickers!
Friday 31 October, 10am til 3pm
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Wakefield
- Normanton
- Ossett
- South Elmsall
No booking required, just turn up and join the trail!
Whether you're carving pumpkins, posing for photos, or hunting for hidden treasures, our Spooktacular Markets promise a hauntingly good time for all.