Which free events are available for families?
El Sauzal council has announced a free family programme for Saturday 31 October 2026. It takes place from 17:00 to 23:00 on Plaza del Príncipe and Plaza de San Pedro, as Diario de Avisos reported on 12 October.
If the weather is bad, the event will move to Sala La Pirámide at the Mercado Municipal. The full programme and further details had not yet been published on 12 October.
For families with children, the “Truco o trato” route at Siam Mall in Costa Adeje is also worth a look. It runs from 28 to 31 October each day from 12:00 to 21:00. A receipt for a purchase of more than 10 euros is required.
The shopping centre is also offering face-painting sessions on 30 and 31 October and a Halloween maze on 31 October from 11:30 to 13:30. Visitors should check Siam Mall’s participation conditions.
Where are the haunted houses and children’s programme in Candelaria?
The “Casa del Terror 26” opens on 31 October at 17:30 in the Zona Joven Punta Larga in Candelaria. Diario de Avisos describes a walk-through with scary figures such as a weeping bride and a sinister cook.
The event is part of the cultural programme “Ánimas y rituales 2026”. Tickets are expected to be available through Tickety and at the box office. The council did not state a price in the programme overview consulted.
Already on 30 October, the Biblioteca de Punta Larga is offering children’s workshops with Carolina Purpurina from 17:00. Registration is through Tickety. At 17:45 the children’s show “Truco o trato” follows with Ahinara Rodríguez and Fidel Galbán.
The show is recommended for children aged five and over. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult, as Diario de Avisos reported.
Which parties are planned for adults?
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Bulan Social Club in Calle La Noria is hosting a party from 22:00 that runs into the morning of 1 November. José Hdez, Miguel Mones, Iva Dive and Anabel Sigel have been announced.
Tickets cost 12 to 20 euros depending on access type and time. Entry is restricted to people aged 18 and over.
What is the Noche de Finados in Candelaria?
For visitors looking for a more traditional event, Candelaria is celebrating the Noche de Finados on 31 October. It starts at 20:00 on Plaza de Santa Ana.
Planned are the play “A las almas” by the group Filigrana, performances by Parrandas and a tasting of chestnuts and gofio. The council is holding the celebration as part of the “Ánimas y rituales 2026” programme.
The event combines Halloween with Canarian customs for remembering the deceased. No entry price was stated.
What is still open and what should visitors do?
Other municipalities, including Adeje, La Laguna and Santa Cruz, may still add to their programmes. For several events, full schedules, final prices, registration deadlines or binding age limits are still missing.
The events portal of the Cabildo de Tenerife did not contain a complete Halloween overview at the time of access. Visitors should check prices, availability and short-notice changes directly with the councils, Tickety, Distrito Joven or Siam Mall.