Halloween Events in Tenerife

Halloween is celebrated in Tenerife, but did you know that this holiday in the Canaries also has quite old traditions? Many of us have probably seen the movie COCO, about a twelve-year-old boy named Miguel who accidentally enters the underground world. The creation of the film was inspired by the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated in Mexico, and the Canary Islands have a lot of Latin American traditions and culture. Now this holiday is more adapted to modern people and more commercialized.

Halloween events in Tenerife – there are many, both free and paid, and they take place on the last weekend of October. And the store shelves are already filling up with costumes and attributes. For your convenience, a complete list of Halloween events and where to buy Halloween costumes in Tenerife.

A Halloween story in the Canary Islands

So a bit of history and tradition: how was Día de Finados (or Finaos, meaning “dead man”) celebrated in the Canary Islands? Earlier on the eve of this day, which is October 31st, friends and family members would gather to tell stories (and certainly not necessarily sad ones) about loved ones who have died. This continued until the night, they ate typical fruits of the time: chestnuts, walnuts, country apples and sweets; drinking such food with aniseed or honey rum (depending on the area). Nowadays, in rural areas, Finadas are still celebrated with the playing of guitars, accompanied by drinks and abundant food.

Some towns in the north of Tenerife, such as San Juan de la Rambla or La Guancha, celebrate a ritual called “Los Santitos” (the little saints). November 1 in the morning, children visit the neighborhood with a basket in hand and knock on doors to get almonds, walnuts, dried figs or chestnuts. Today, these treats are mostly replaced by sweets.

So we definitely find similarities with the now popular Halloween, so the locals really celebrate and have fun and the kids go to school on that day in their scariest costumes.

Great Halloween Celebrations and Parades in Tenerife

The town of San Andres

It will aim to turn San Andres into a real scary town for Halloween for the first time. Organizers encourage local residents to dress up, decorate their houses and celebrate on October 31. handing out treats in true American style.

There will also be a festive parade, which will start at 8 p.m. in Isidoro Torres square and will go through the streets of Guillén, Concepción, La Muralla and the Cultural Center. In this space, which will become the house of horror, after the Halloween parade, there will be a party for all children.

La Laguna Town and Isla Calavera Zombie Walk

On Tuesday, October 31, the Isla Calavera de Cine Fantástico de Canarias Ciudad De La Laguna is organizing a fun event for audiences of all ages, the Isla Calavera Zombie Walk.

On All Saints’ Eve, on Halloween, free make-up tents will be set up in Plaza del Adelantado, where from 5:00 p.m. it will be possible to make zombie or “walking dead” makeup and masks.

You can also come in costume and make-up from home. It will be a “zombie walk” starting at 8:00 p.m. and during which all participants will walk along Calle Obispo Rey Redondo towards Plaza de la Concepción and return to the starting point along Calle Herradores, start. At the end of the parade, prizes will be awarded to the most active participants on the stage set up in Adelantado Square.

Follow the information on La Lagūna’s Facebook account.

Halloween events at the Casa del Carnaval Museum in Tenerife

In the museum Casa del Carnaval Halloween starts again! All events are free, only registration is required, as the number of places is limited.

FREE Halloween and Horror Workshops

When? October 31 17:00- 17:30 and 17:30 – 18:00

What awaits you? In this workshop, decorative elements for Halloween will be made, such as ghosts, pumpkins, spiders. This workshop will be accompanied by face painting, so if you complete the workshop before the end, you will be able to get your makeup done.

Important: you need to reserve a place in advance of the session and if you are unable to attend, please call 922046020 to cancel the session and leave a space available for another child who wants to attend the session. Thanks. REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLY. ACCOMPANYING ADULT(S) MUST CONTACT THEM VIA THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Where? Location on the map.

Halloween storytelling

When? October 31 from 18:00 to 18:45

What awaits you? Enjoy interactive storytelling where everyone becomes a part of the story! Terrifying story for children: you will be able to listen to terrifying stories.

Important: You must book your place before the session and if you are unable to attend, please call 922046020 to cancel the session and leave a space available for another child who wants to attend. Thanks. REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLY. ACCOMPANYING ADULT(S) MUST CONTACT THEM VIA THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Where? Location on the map.

Terrific tours for kids around the Casa del Carnaval

When? October 31, 19:00 and 19:45

What awaits you? Terrific museum tour.

Important: suitable for children aged 6-10. SPANISH ONLY. RESERVATION OF A PLACE IS MANDATORY, without a reservation you will not be able to participate in the classes. These itineraries have a maximum of 25 children and can only be reserved for children and a maximum of 1 accompanying person. They are absolutely FREE and you must reserve your place to attend the sessions. In all these activities, the number of places and shifts are limited, therefore you must reserve your place in advance on the website, in the section “Registration of cultural activities”. If you will not be able to come, you must notify the Carnival House 24 hours in advance by calling 922046020.

Where? Location on the map.

Terrifying theatrical tours for adults and children from 11 years old

When? October 31, 20:30 and 21:15

What awaits you? A terrifying theatrical tour of the museum.

Important:SPANISH ONLY. RESERVATION IS MANDATORY, without a reservation you will not be able to enter the session. These routes are limited to 30 people, so if a person arrives without a reservation, they will not be able to participate in the session. In all these activities, the number of places and shifts are limited, so their own you must reserve a place in advance, in the section “Registration of cultural activities”. If you will not be able to come, you must notify the Carnival House 24 hours in advance by calling 922046020.

Where? Location on the map.

Free Halloween events in supermarkets in Tenerife

Many shopping centers organize Halloween events not only to attract visitors, but also to delight the little ones and their families with free entertainment.

Rosa shopping center invites you to a scary Halloween

When? October 31 from 17:00 to 21:00

What awaits you? Giant dragon, ghost car, scary characters, photo wall and candy giveaway.More information on the Rosa shopping center’s Facebook account.

Where? Location on the map.

Galeon Outlet and Halloween Workshop and Show

When? On October 21 and 28, from 5:30 p.m.

What awaits you? October 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. there will be a Halloween piñata-making workshop. And on October 28 from 6:00 p.m. waiting for the Halloween show with movie characters.More information on the Galeon Outlet Facebook account.

Where? Location on the map.

X-Sur Shopping Center

When?October 28 and on the 31st from 5:00 p.m.

What awaits you?A virtual reality show, and on October 31st, Halloween games, a horror tunnel and the climax of the evening at 20:00, the Halloween show. More information on the X-Sur Facebook account.

Where? Location on the map.

La Villa Puerto de la Cruz

When? October 20, 21, 27, 28 and on the 31st from 6:00 p.m.

What awaits you? Trick or treat! Various activities for the whole family.More information on La Villa’s Facebook account.

Where? Location on the map.

Añaza Carrefour shopping center

When? October 28 from 6:30 p.m.

What awaits you? Terror parade.More on the mall’s Facebook account.

Where? Location on the map.

Centro Comercial Martiánez Puerto de la Cruz

When? October 28 6:30 p.m.

What awaits you? A dragon that will go around the whole mall and scare our visitors.

Where? Martianez Shopping Center.

Shopping center OASIS Las Americas

When? October 29-31 from 5:00 p.m.

What awaits you? Face painting will await the little ones, and horrors for those over 16.

Where? OASIS shopping center, Las Americas.

Paid Halloween events in Tenerife

Tunnel of Horrors

When? October 27-31, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

What awaits you? An interactive attraction created in the style of “House of Horror” or “Scary Park”, in the format of a slaughterhouse, where cattle are people. The visitor walks through endless corridors and experiences great tension and horror with the set design, special effects and actors who are Animals very angry with Humans.

Where? Centro hípico y de ocio Xanadú parking, Calle los Gorones, 10, Guargacho, Arona

Important: recommended for from 8 years of age.

Tickets: you can purchase them in advance.

Kids&Coffees cafe and children’s Halloween

When? October 21, October 22, October 27 and October 31

What awaits you? Lots of events and entertainment for children. Little chef class, cupcake decorating and of course the Halloween party.

Where? Cafe Kids&Coffees

HALLOWEEN PARTY Finca el carreton

When? October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

What awaits you? The scariest Halloween party for children from 4 years old. In case you want to visit the farm before the event, it will open its doors at 16:00. Don’t forget to bring your scary costume. Registration is required – the contacts are indicated in the photo.

Where? Location on the map.

Princess Di’s Bar

When? October 31, 7:00 p.m.

What awaits you? Children’s Halloween, games and disco.

Where? Princess Di’s Bar.

Blanco Mar Restaurant Tenerife

When? October 31, 7:30 p.m.

What awaits you? Special Halloween Dinner.

Where? Blanco Mar Restaurant Tenerife.

The Rumpot Live Sound Bar

When? October 31, 6:30 p.m.

What awaits you? Children’s Halloween, buffet, prizes, games and disco.

Where? The Rumpot.

Halloween in the Park of Lights

Did you know that Halloween is also celebrated in China? It’s called Teng Chieh and it’s also celebrated on October 31st!

This October 31 Light Park invites you to celebrate this terrifying day.

When? October 31, from 7:30 p.m.

What awaits you? FREE attractions await children from 3 to 12 years old. If you come, you can also take part in the scary competition at 21:30. in a restaurant. There will be lots of prizes!

Where? Light Park, Adeje.

Tickets to the park in advance – safely and quickly.

A night of fun and horror at Dedos Las Américas

Get ready for the scariest Halloween party of the season!

When? October 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

What awaits you? A live DJ will get your bones shaking and if you come in costume you get a free cocktail – don’t miss out!

Where? Dedos Las Américas

Where to buy Halloween paraphernalia and costumes

• Panda Bazar Las Chafir, location on the map.
• China Town.
• Carolan, location on the map.
• Panda Bazar in Ade.

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