Halloween events near me 2019: 6 spooky events taking place in Leeds this October

Sneaky Experience presents Ghostbusters. Picture: Columbia Pictures

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Halloween is here and this year's calendar of events demands that you participate in the 2019 spooky season.

Whether you’re in the mood for eighties nostalgia or family fun, an all-night rave or some highbrow entertainment, Leeds has something for everybody this Halloween.

Sneaky Experience Ghostbusters Screening

Friday 1 November, Kirkstall Abbey

Tropical World's Creepiest Creatures. Picture: Tropical World

It’s been 35 years since Bill Murray and co first made their name busting rueful spirits and boxing up demonic forces in Ghostbusters.

Diana Ross UK tour 2020: tickets, presale details and date for Leeds show

And what better way to celebrate the anniversary than by enjoying the movie all over again in the creepy surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey?

To make sure the night lives long in your memory, you can also grab a selfie with the giant Stay Puft man who'll be hanging out nearby.

Robot pumpkin building at JungleCatz. Picture: IzWiz Robotics

Creepiest Creatures

26 October – 3 November, Tropical World

Take a wander into the Keepers' Lair and introduce your little ones to things that crawl and creep and slither.

They'll get to learn all sorts of things about their frightening new friends, with a Creepy Creatures Quiz boasting fabulous prizes for those who really get to know their critters.

Dracula at Leeds Playhouse. Picture: Northern Ballet

And who knows, the kids might find out that they're not so creepy after all. Or maybe they'll be totally petrified – Happy Halloween!