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Join us for the Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival!


Get ready for a frightfully fun day at our Pumpkin Festival! On Saturday 28 October, we’ll be transforming Castleford into a Halloween wonderland.


Enjoy the spirit of the season as you explore our Spooktacular Markets, featuring a wide variety of FREE activities offering everything from creating your own pumpkin masterpiece to turning it into something healthy to eat! There’s something for everyone, so bring the whole family!


FREE Activities include:



  • Pumpkin Carving – Bookable Slots are available between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Interactive Food Demonstration by Artisan Cooks

  • Pumpkin Patch Trail around the Market

  • Pumpkin Colouring sessions

  • Reading from local libraries

  • Halloween themed photo opportunity


Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with Spooktacular fun at the Spooktacular Markets Pumpkin Festival. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!


Venue opening hours

Monday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday : 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday : Closed

    Access facilities

  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BE

Phone

01977727196

Email

letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk