And this year, there’s much to get involved with - from pumpkin trails that are perfect for the family to horror film screenings at one of the city’s gorgeous country estates.
We have rounded some of the events taking place over this next week to get into the spooky spirit. Please find out more information about each event and buy tickets via the official websites.

1. Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tours
Lotherton Hall is hosting the Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tours from October 5 this year. A family-friendly event, guests visit the gorgeous estate and pick out a pumpkin to decorate at home for just £10 each. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

2. The Witching Hour Halloween Party
Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen will be hosting The Witching Hour Halloween Party on Saturday October 26. Dress up and dance the night away with Halloween classics from DJ Darthvegas. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

3. Shivers and Shadows
Shivers and Shadows will be coming to Carriageworks Theatre this Halloween on October 31 with two shows at 11am and 2pm. This family-friendly show promises live music, laughs with a little Halloween horror. | National World

4. Lineham Farm Pumpkin Festival
Taking place on October 26, Lineham Farm will be hosting its annual pumpkin festival. Enjoy a festive day filled with pumpkin picking, tricks, treats and more. Photo: Simon Hulme

5. Adventure Cinema
Harewood House will be showing a range of films this Halloween. Get into the spooky spirit with The Lost Boys, Hocus Pocus Spooktacular and Scream. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

6. Leeds Scare Trails
Leeds Scare Trails is back. It is held at Golden Acre Park each year and consists of two routes held over the weekend of October 26 and 27. The Pumpkin Trail, which is free to take part in, takes place on both days from 10am to 5pm and follows a trail of more than 200 pumpkins. | Leeds Scare Trails/Sharon & Tim Sawyer Photo: Leeds Scare Trails/Sharon & Tim Sawyer