Halloween 2026 events: Spooky activities across the region’s coast in Whitby and Scarborough
Ahead of Halloween weekend, we have compiled a list of major events taking place across the Yorkshire Coast.
Halloween coincides with the same week as Bonfire Night which means that Yorkshire will be lit up over the next week.
This weekend will be filled with activities from spooky steam train journeys to the popular bi-annual Whitby Goth Weekend.
Many of these venues have a gothic style atmosphere which is perfect for a Halloween experience.
Halloween 2026 events along Yorkshire Coast
Whitby Goth Weekend
The event starts on Thursday, October 29 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026 and will feature live music at The Royal Hotel from the likes of Aesthetic Perfection, Priest, Ward XVI and Fleisch, alternative markets, exhibitions, meet and greets, DJ nights, a horror quiz, a kid-friendly party and much more.
Up to 8,000 visitors attended the gothic festival in October 2025.
Hallowscream Express
The Scarborough North Bay Railway will be hosting a spooky and interactive journey that departs from Peasholm Station, where its resident storyteller will tell frightening tales and mysteries to set the scene with a few surprises along the way. Once passengers are at the final destination, young travellers will be rewarded for their bravery with a Halloween goodie bag.
The event will be family-friendly, though please note, parental discretion is advised when booking as some scenes will be of a scary nature.
Pumpkin Trail
The Pumpkin Trail at the Scarborough North Bay Railway will run until Sunday, November 1, 2026. There are letters hidden along the tracks that you can discover and possibly win a goodie bag. You can try one of their Breakfast Belles, a return train ride, a sizzling bacon bap and a hot drink with your £10.99 ticket.
Halloween Ball – 101 Damnations
The Ball will take place on Saturday, October 31 at Fylingdales Village Hall and starts at 7pm. Taco Thigh will be performing, as well as DJ Frankenfurter in between sets and a Halloween backdrop for group photos.
Spooky Sewerby at Sewerby Hall and Gardens
Sewerby Hall, Gardens and Zoo will be hosting a Halloween-themed family friendly programme of events running until Sunday, November 1. Activities will include spooky magic shows, autumnal crafting, face painting, and interactive storytelling adventures with Rusticus Theatre, including spell casting, wand combat and broomstick flying.
The walled gardens will be transformed with eerie decorations with lots of live entertainment, seasonal crafts, and immersive outdoor experiences.