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Halloween events in Barnsley
Barnsley does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.
Confirmed dates
Halloween in Concert
Oct 20, 2026 · Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family! As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescendo of all things Halloween? with a twist!
Arrive dressed to impress - with a prize for the winner, as we settle in for The Music of the Night, in this brand-new concert Thriller, that?s just out of this world!
Annual traditions — dates TBA
These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.
Cannon Hall Museum - Solve an Egyptian Mystery (Spooky Season Workshop)
Dates TBA (Selected sessions in Barnsley Museums Spooky Season, Oct 24-Nov 2, 2026; GBP 5 per child, advance booking required (limited sessions)) · Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens - Egyptian Mystery Workshop
Elsecar Heritage Centre - Ghoul & Ghost Trail (Barnsley Museums Spooky Season)
Dates TBA (Oct 24-Nov 2, 2026 (Barnsley Museums Spooky Season), free, drop-in during centre opening hours) · Elsecar Heritage Centre - Ghoul & Ghost Trail
Experience Barnsley - Ancient Egyptian Potions Workshop (Spooky Season)
Dates TBA (Selected sessions in Barnsley Museums Spooky Season, Oct 24-Nov 2, 2026; GBP 5 per child, advance booking required) · Experience Barnsley Museum - Ancient Egyptian Potions Workshop
Cannon Hall Farm - Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Picking
Dates TBA (Throughout October to Oct 31, 2026, farm opening hours; advance online booking for pumpkin picking) · Cannon Hall Farm - Pumpkin Festival
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Good to know
- Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
- Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
- Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
- Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.
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