What is planned for holidaymakers in the south?
Maspaterror in Parque Sur in Maspalomas is free, according to the event listings. It runs on Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October, with workshops and inflatable attractions from 17:00 to 20:30.
The haunted house opens on both days from 18:00 to 21:30. On Friday a flashmob is announced for 16:45 and a concert for 19:30, while on Saturday there is a children's programme and a screening of "Casper" at 19:00.
Which horror houses are there outside the south?
The haunted house "Entre rejas" in Gáldar is at IES Saulo Torón and opens on 30 and 31 October from 20:00 to 23:45 each day, with a further session planned for 1 November.
Only 15 people may enter per session, according to Gáldar Aldia. In Ingenio, "La Casona del Terror" is planned at Casa de los Ponce on 30 and 31 October and on 1 November, with the first session starting at 18:00.
The last session is scheduled for 22:45.
What is happening in the capital Las Palmas?
On Saturday 31 October, the staged performance "Ánimas" begins at 21:00 in Alameda de Colón. It recreates the wakes of the 18th and 19th centuries and is run by the Instituto Canario de las Tradiciones and the Drago y Laurel de Moya association.
At 22:00, Los Gofiones play a concert with Finados dancing on Plaza de Santa Ana. Entry is free according to the event listings, and Mercalaspalmas hands out 250 kilos of chestnuts and 250 kilos of roasted "piñas".
In Sala Canarias en Vivo at Calle Matagalpa 6, a costume party with three metal bands from the islands takes place, according to Nests Hostels: Revenge and Desire, Hellcyon and Melasuda. In Sala Faro at Club Hespérides on Calle Manuel Rodríguez Costas 1, the Escalanifi collective mixes Halloween and Finaos.
Where is the Canarian Finaos tradition celebrated?
The Finaos are the traditional Canarian celebration to remember the dead. According to CanariWiki, the educational encyclopaedia of the Canarian government, it is seen as "a celebration of life" rather than a sad rite.
The table is filled with roasted chestnuts, nuts, almonds, dried figs, apples and sweets with anís or ron miel.
In Vega de San Mateo, the programme on Plaza de la Solidaridad also begins at 20:30. Many municipalities promote the Finaos as the Canarian alternative to Halloween.
What should visitors know beforehand?
Even free events may require reservations.
In Ingenio you need to book in advance for "La Casona del Terror". In Arucas, the "Gran Carro Anunciador de los Muertos" parades through the historic old town on 31 October from 21:00, and access is free.
For a haunted house event in Arucas, the venue and price were still open. Several private parties had only provisional or not officially confirmed details.
What is still unclear?
The dates listed are fixed as event announcements. Specific changes, additional booking deadlines and traffic measures still need to be confirmed by the respective municipalities.
For residents, foreign residents and holidaymakers, the listings mentioned do not set out any special entry rules. They also do not mention any additional public holiday rules.