Dig out your plastic vampire teeth and slap on some face paint - it's almost Halloween in Kirklees.
On Thursday, thousands of children will take to the streets in search of some sweet treats - and a few tricks.
But there's also scores of organised events come Halloween across the borough.
Take a look below for the Examiner's complete guide to Halloween in Kirklees.
And while you're here, take a look at a few spooky galleries and videos we've put together - including past Halloween events in the area, your Little Horrors pictures and a look around The Spook Shop at Huddersfield's Packhorse Shopping Centre.
We've also put together a handy guide on how to carve the perfect Halloween pumpkin - take a look at our step-by-step instructions here.
To send in your pictures of your child dressed in their finest Halloween get-up, take a look here. And to take a look at our story on Huddersfield's Zombie Slouch last weekend, click here.
Plus take a look at our interactive map below to see Halloween events near you
Halloween events 2013:
Halloween Activity Day
Wednesday, October 30: 10am to 12pm
Oakwell Hall
Nutter Lane
Birstall
Batley
WF17 9LG
£2 per child (free for Kirklees passport holders)
Fun crafts and activities with a Halloween theme. Plus the chance to meet and handle a range of exotic animals including snakes and spiders.
Contact: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk / 01924 326240
Halloween story walk
Thursday, October 31: 10am to 12pm
Golcar Library and Information Centre
Town End
Golcar
Huddersfield
HD7 4QD
Admission free, open to all
Meet at Golcar Children’s Centre for refreshments and a 30 minutes walk to the library where there will be stories and activities. Part of the Family Learning Festival programme of events.
Contact: golcar.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 222138
Take a look below at our Little Horrors gallery - is your child pictured?
Halloween Walk
Thursday, October 31: 10am to 10.45am
Birstall Library and Information Centre
Market Street
Birstall
WF17 9EN
Admission free, booking essential
Meet at the library for a walk around Birstall, but beware of the ghosts and ghouls. Dress up in spooky Halloween outfits on this fancy dress walk. Part of the Family Learning Festival programme of events.
Contact: birstall.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01924 326227
Spooktacular at Birstall Market / Birstall Library
Thursday, October 31: 10am to 4pm
Birstall Market
Market Avenue
Birstall
WF17 9EL
Join in the fun at the market and library for a spooky day of Halloween activities. Face painting, music and magic on the market from 10am to 3pm. Spooky storytime in the library from 2.30pm. Halloween crafts in the library 10am to 4pm.
Contact: markets@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 223730
Halloween Tower!
Thursday, October 31: 12pm to 4pm
Castle Hill and Victoria Tower
off Lumb Lane
Almondbury
Huddersfield
HD4 6TA
Usual Tower admission charges apply
Storytelling with fun things to do for the young ones who will also be able to write their very own wish for the magic box. Children taking part in the event in fancy dress will get free entry into the Tower.
Contact: simon.pedley@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 225618 / 07870 570914
Take a look below at our Little Horrors gallery from 2012 - is your child pictured?
Halloween Walk and Crafts
Thursday, October 31: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library and Information Centre
23-25 Ridgeway
Dalton
Huddersfield
HD5 9QJ
Admission is free
Meet at the Children’s Centre for a walk around Rawthorpe, but beware of the ghosts and ghouls! Organisers are hoping to see some brilliant Halloween outfits on this fancy dress walk. Crafts in the library after the walk.
Contact: rawthorpedalton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 226622
Halloween Crafts
Thursday, October 31: 2pm to 4pm
Lindley Library and Information Centre
Lidget Street
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3JP
Free. Drop-in event, open to all.
Spooky crafts for Halloween. Part of the Family Learning Festival programme of events.
Contact: lindley.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 222172
Stuck for spooky costume ideas? Then take a look at our gallery below to see a few snaps from Huddersfield Halloweens past
Shuddersfield Ghost Trail
Thursday, October 31: 2pm, 7pm and 9pm
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Queen's Square
Queen Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2SP
8+ years. Tickets £5
Get in the Halloween mood and take a scary trip round Huddersfield - you'll never look at the town centre the same way again Leaving from the LBT courtyard, take a stroll through Huddersfield's haunted streets, as your guide tells tales of ghosts and ghouls that will make you shiver and help - including spooky stories about our very own LBT.
There are three walks taking place throughout Halloween: a family friendly 2.00pm, then 7.00pm and 9.00pm for adults. Fancy dress welcome!
Contact: 01484 430528
The Spook Shop
Thursday, October 31: from 10am to 4pm.
Entry is free and kids leave with a goody-bag of Halloween treats.
The brainchild of theatre company, Brick Wall Ensemble, The Spook Shop is inviting children and their parents – if they're not too scared – to visit the interactive Halloween experience from today.
Situated on the upper level of the Packhorse Shopping centre, beside the building's community arts space, the free installation aims to excite and scare, with a few hidden surprises along the way.
From a terrifyingly sinister clown, to a Silence of the Lambs-esque crazed maniac, this one's not for the faint hearted.
Reporter Todd Fitzgerald took a look around The Spook Shop - take a look at the story here - and a video of the fun below. But be warned, it may not be suitable for younger readers
Halloween Ghost Trains
Thursday, October 31: various times
Park Mill Way
Clayton West
West Yorkshire
HD8 9XJ
Adults - £9.50. Concessions (Over 60's, Carers & Students) - £8.50. Children (Aged 3 - 16 Years) - £7.50. Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) - £30.00. Family Plus (2 Adults & 3 Children) - £35.00. £1.80 administration fee applies to all bookings.
Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Booking is essential
This Halloween, come to the Kirklees Light Railway for a spine-tingling, hair-raising ghost train journey. Are you brave enough to travel up the haunted railway to the layer of the most famous vampire of all - Count Dracula? Everyone is encouraged to dress up – the scarier the better!
Times: 5pm, 5.15pm, 6pm, 6.15pm, 7pm and 7.15pm
Contact: 01484 865727
Bats, Cats and Rats!
Thursday, October 31: 2.30pm to 3pm
Birstall Library and Information Centre
Market Street
Birstall
WF17 9EN
Free. Booking preferred.
Scary stories and crafts. Family friendly Halloween activities will also be available at the market place throughout the day. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years and their families. Part of the Family Learning Festival programme of events.
Contact: birstall.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01924 326227
Halloween crafts
Thursday, October 31: 2.30pm to 4pm
Kirkheaton Library and Information Centre
Fields Rise
Kirkheaton
HD5 0LZ
Free. Booking is essential.
Spooky crafts for Halloween. Part of the Family Learning Festival programme of events.
Contact: kirkheaton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 223560
Take a look at our gallery below to see the day Huddersfield was invaded by zombies!
Spooky crafts for Halloween
Thursday, October 31: 2.30pm to 4pm
Shepley Library and Information Centre
Marsh Lane
Shepley
HD8 8AE
Admission is free
Contact: shepley.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 222712
Miniature railway at Halloween
Thursday, October 31: 5pm to 7pm
Greenhead Park
Trinity Street
Huddersfield
HD1 4DT
£1.20 or £3
The Halloween special train will be running (weather permitting). Come along in fancy dress and see if you can find Mr Spook riding on his ghost train.
Contact: graememh@sky.com / 07712 810735
Halloween bedtime stories
Thursday, October 31: 6pm to 7pm
Kirkburton Library and Information Centre
Turnshaws Road
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
HD8 0RT
Free, but booking is essential
Enjoy spooky stories, creepy crafts and gruesome grub. You could come dressed as your favourite creepy character.
Contact: kirkburton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 222710
Take a look at our video below to see footage from the Huddersfield Zombie Slouch 2013
Halloween disco
Thursday, October 31: from 6pm
The Zone
off St Andrew's Road
Huddersfield
HD1 6PT
£8 per child. For children aged 5 to 12 years.
For children aged 5 to 12 years. There will be ghostly games, fancy dress prizes and a Halloween disco. It is £8 per child and includes food and a party bag. There will also be an opportunity to see the Huddersfield Giants League Leaders Shield from 2013.
Contact: 01484 484134
Birdsege Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31: from 6.30pm
Birdsedge Village Hall
Penistone Road
Birdsedge
HD8 8XT
Adults free, children £3
Come down in fancy dress and eat, drink, and dance. Refreshments, bar and food available.
Contact: roz@birdsedgevillagehall.co.uk / 01484 604298
Halloween crafts
Thursday, October 31: 7pm to 9pm
Oakwell Hall
Nutter Lane
Birstall
Batley
WF17 9LG
£7.50 per child (£5 for Kirklees Passport holders). Price includes 1 accompanying adult. Booking is essential.
Lantern making craft activity, followed by ghost walk around the park. There will be a few surprises along the way! Fancy dress is welcome.
Contact: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk / 01924 326240
Halloween fun at Byram Arcade
Thursday, October 31: 11am to 3pm
Westgate
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 1ND
Face painting, fancy dress competition with prizes for the best dressed and spookiest. Stalls, traditional games such as apple bobbing and spooky mask making and pumpkin carving.
Contact: byramarcade.com
Halloween at Tolson Museum
Thursday, October 31: 11 am to 4pm
Young people will have the chance to make ‘creepy’ decorations at a special Halloween event at Tolson Museum.
There will be two craft sessions from 11am to 1pm and then 2pm to 4pm where you can have fun making decorations as creepy as you can to frighten friends and family.
Admission is £1 for each person taking part.
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road
Huddersfield
HD5 8DJ
Contact: tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk / 01484 223830
