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!
Pumpkin carving is open to children aged 3 to 16, but everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun! Children must be supervised at all times. No booking required, just walk in and join us for free. 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 to 3pm
- Castleford - Pumpkin trail, colouring, small craft market and Halloween party (11am to 3pm). Dress up encouraged.
- Pontefract - Pumpkin trail and colouring
- Wakefield - Pumpkin trail and colouring
- Normanton - Pumpkin trail
- Ossett - Pumpkin trail, colouring and crazy golf (weather dependant)
- South Elmsall - Pumpkin trail and colouring
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.