5 Spooktacular Things To Do With Toddlers & Preschoolers in Kirklees This Halloween Half-Term
Looking for fun, family-friendly Halloween ideas in Kirklees this October half-term? Here are five brilliant activities for little ones that mix movement, creativity and learning — perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!
1. Jump Start Maths - Room on the Broom: A Maths Adventure (Roberttown)
Bring the much-loved story to life with our magical, movement-filled maths class for ages 3–6! Children will fly on broomsticks, stir potions in cauldrons, and complete fun challenges to earn their own Flying Licence, all linked to early maths skills like counting, shapes and positional language.
📍 Roberttown Community Centre
📅 Thursday 30th October
Qualified teachers | EYFS-linked learning | Hands-on fun
➡️ Book Your Place Here
2. Cliffe House Halloween Fun Trail (Shepley)
Explore the beautiful grounds at Cliffe House on this family-friendly trail filled with pumpkins, clues and spooky surprises. Perfect for little legs (buggy-friendly too!), and a great way to practise counting and spotting shapes as you go.
📍 Cliffe House, Shepley
📅 27th–31st October
💷 Small entry fee
3. Bagshaw Museum Spooky Crafts & Prize Trail (Batley)
Step inside this charming museum for a mix of crafts, treasure hunts and prizes. Children can get hands-on with creative play while exploring patterns, shapes and colours. Ideal for rainy days and curious preschoolers.
📍 Bagshaw Museum, Batley
📅 18th October – 2nd November
💷 Free or low-cost
4. Kirklees Libraries – Spooky Storytime & Crafts
Across Kirklees, local libraries are hosting special Halloween story sessions and craft activities for ages 2–6. These gentle events are perfect for children who love stories, and they help develop early language and sequencing skills too!
📍 Various Kirklees Libraries
📅 Throughout half-term week
💷 Free
5. Oakwell Hall Spooky Trail (Birstall)
Take your little ones on a mini adventure through the historic Oakwell Hall as it transforms into a family-friendly haunted house! Follow the spooky trail, count pumpkins and hunt for bats — all while learning through play.
📍 Oakwell Hall, Birstall
📅 25th October – 2nd November
💷 Small entry fee
Maths in Disguise!
Every one of these activities, from treasure trails to potion mixing, is packed with early maths opportunities.
Encourage your child to count, compare, sequence and describe what they see.
👉 Want more inspiration? Join a Jump Start Maths class near you in Roberttown or Brighouse to keep the learning fun going long after half-term!