Halloween Celebrations in the Districts of Málaga City

Costume contests, children's and adult haunted passages, terrifying makeup workshops, crafts, scavenger hunts, and shows, among others, are part of the activities that can be enjoyed on the night of October 31 in the different districts of the city of Málaga. These are the planned celebrations, as reported by the City Council.

Central District

The Central District collaborates in the activity organized by the Colina Toquero Neighborhood Association, which has scheduled workshops, costume contests, face painting, and a haunted passage. The schedule for participating in the activities is from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

East Zone

The Municipal Board of the East District, in collaboration with the cultural association El Palo, is once again organizing 'Terror in the East' night in the gardens of Alberto Suárez 'Pipi' and inside the Curro Román auditorium at Playa Virginia. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, there will be activities aimed at children including costume contests, a magic show, a Halloween mini-disco, and various workshops in addition to terrifying makeup. As a novelty, this year there will be a terror scavenger hunt and a zombie 'Nerf' battle. Finally, Playa Virginia park will turn into a large haunted passage from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM recommended for those over 16 years old.

Garden City

The Parque de la Alegría will once again host the Halloween party organized by the Municipal Board of the Garden City District with activities and workshops for all audiences from 9:00 PM to midnight. This year, a scavenger hunt and children's games have been scheduled. Additionally, thematic workshops will be held including face painting, balloon twisting, temporary tattoos, hairstyles, and a costume contest, all accompanied by performances and terrifying storytelling.

Bailén-Miraflores

The Municipal Board of the Bailén-Miraflores District celebrates another year of the Halloween party at Monseñor Bocanegra square with various activities aimed especially at children, such as a haunted passage, workshops, the 'Circus of Fear' show, and a photo call from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. In addition, several performances and a costume contest for attendees aged 4 to 12 have been organized, who can register on-site, and where originality and the use of sustainable elements will be valued. The winner of the contest will be the one who presses the button to turn on the district's Christmas lights.

Cross of Humiliation

The district organizes the 'Night of the Witches' activity. From 6:30 PM, in San Rafael Park, attendees can enjoy a photo booth, a Glitter Bar or makeup and face painting station; a haunted passage with more than 100 meters of route; a children's show starting at 7:00 PM and at 8:00 PM it will be time for magic with illusion tricks, musical and interactive games.

Carretera de Cádiz

The Huelin Park will host a Halloween party from 6 PM to 11 PM with activities for all audiences. This year, the chosen theme is 'The Addams Family' and will feature two haunted passages, one for children and another for adults, as well as animation with characterized actors. There will also be a digital photo call. This year, the district has the collaboration of the Parque del Mar Neighborhood Association, which will participate with a parade and a costume contest.

Churriana

The 'Night of Terror' in Churriana celebrates its tenth edition this year. It is a consolidated event within the annual programming of the District Municipal Board that counts on the involvement of citizens and groups that make it possible thanks to their collaboration. As in previous years, the streets of the Las Pedrizas neighborhood will transform into terrifying outdoor scenes. Visitors will enjoy activities such as The Witch's Cauldron, The Market of Horrors, The Cursed Fauna, among others. All this surrounded by themed facades and virtual projections to recreate a night of terrifying scenery from 7:00 PM to midnight. Additionally, as a novelty, this year the workshop 'A Monstrous Party' will be held at the José Moreno Villa municipal library with two sessions: from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for children aged 5 to 12 years (limited capacity). Pre-registration at the library is necessary.

Campanillas

In Campanillas, the district board has prepared a program of activities, starting at 6:00 PM at the Antonio Beltrán Lucena Cultural Center with activities aimed at children with special needs consisting of a haunted passage, photo call, and workshops for neurodivergent individuals. Also at 6:00 PM, a parade is scheduled to start from the CEIP Francisco Quevedo to the Antonio Beltrán Lucena Cultural Center. Participants will be eligible for a raffle with various gifts that will take place at 7:00 PM, and from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM thematic workshops will be conducted.

Puerto de la Torre

The park of Hermano Mayor Enrique Luque Núñez will once again become a large haunted passage of 170 square meters with an indoor route composed of five themed areas with scenography starting at 8:00 PM. In addition to this activity, during the day, attendees can enjoy children's activities, terrifying workshops, a living cemetery, and a thematic photo booth. Additionally, the best costume and makeup will be chosen, encouraging all participants to come in their most creative and spooky outfits.

Teatinos-University

The Municipal District Board collaborates in the celebration of Halloween night organized by the Neighborhood Association of Teatinos-City of Justice, which includes animation, a magic show, and a costume contest on Pirandello street from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The activity will take place in the square located between Gregorio Prieto Avenue and Franz Kafka Street. Additionally, the Hanuca Neighborhood Association has organized various activities for children with face painting, games, a costume contest, music, and animation on La Sonata Street, from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM. In this district, on November 1, the Cortijo Alto Neighborhood Association has organized a haunted passage, which will take place at the headquarters of the collective (Quasimodo Street, 21) from 7:00 PM to midnight.

MORE CELEBRATIONS

Digital Hub

The National Center for Digital Content, located in Tabacalera, organizes a new edition of Poloween Horror Fest, a day where horror, fantasy, and innovation come together to celebrate Halloween from a digital creativity perspective. The event will gather creators, communicators, and genre enthusiasts in a program that combines talks, interactive experiences, and projections around cinema, literature, and horror video games. Throughout the day, activities such as live recordings of the podcasts Choquejuergas and Rancho Drácula, a session with the editor of Amor de Madre, and a roundtable with the team of Fancine – Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga - which will include the projection of several horror short films produced in the city. Additionally, the public can enjoy an interactive gymkana and a demo zone with horror video games, in a format that turns the Digital Hub into a true laboratory of fear, culture, and technology. Those interested in attending can register for the activities for free through the website polodigital.eu

Reinforcement of EMT lines

The Malaga Transport Company (EMT) will reinforce public transport during the night of October 31 and the early morning of November 1 due to the Halloween celebration. From 8:00 PM, most lines will be reinforced. Thus, the night lines N1, N2, and N4 maintain their schedules, but double the offer of seats, by making each of the departures with two units. The night line N3 will increase its capacity with an articulated bus on its route. Additionally, line 10, which connects the city center with the Churriana district, will extend the service schedule it usually provides. Thus, the last departures from each head will be as follows: from Alameda Principal at 11:00 PM and from Churriana at midnight.