Prepare to be scared... frightful fun for all the family

IT is now the official end of summer as the autumn equinox has started - which means only one thing, it is spooky season.

- By SAMANTHA TEASDALE

But what events are going on this Halloween? Let us tell you.

We have put together a guide of all the events across Yorkshire, including Huddersfield, Wakefield, Leeds and Sheffield for families and kids of all ages to have fun this Halloween - whether it is going through a terrifying maze with zombies jumping out at you, a spooky car wash with scary attendants or an arts and crafts session.

See the list below for some of the spooky things you can do leading up to Halloween.

Huddersfield

■Night at the Museum: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen; Friday, October 3; 6.30-9.30pm, Prices: adult ticket 6.30pm tour £10, children's ticket 6.30pm tour (under 14 must be purchased with an adult ticket) £8. Family ticket (two adults, two children under 14) 6.30pm tour £30.

Do you dare to go on a guided tour inside Tolson Museum at night? Tours will start at 6.30, 7, 7.30 and 8pm and last approximately one hour. There will be some light refreshments served after the tours. Due to limitations within the building the event is not suitable for people with mobility issues. There is no lift to the upper floors, so the use of wheelchairs and pushchairs is prohibited. The event is not recommended for children under six years old.

Halifax

■Perfect Potions and Spooky Slime, Bankfield Museum, Halifax; Friday, October 31, price: £4.50 a ticket

Take part in a Halloween-themed craft workshop, where you will be making fizzing potions, spooky slime and your own decorations to take home just in time for Halloween night. Fancy dress is welcome but please be aware that you might get a bit messy! Suitable for ages four and upwards. Booking is essential. One ticket per child.

Leeds

■Halloween Family Fun Day at John Lewis Leeds; Saturday, October 25; Times 11am-3pm