Family fancy dress parties, ghostly games and scary stories are just some of the Halloween events in Fife.
Pumpkin picking patches are open, scary costumes are filling shop shelves and it will soon be time to stock up on sweets ahead of visits from trick or treaters on October 31.
We have been taking a look at 14 eerie events taking place at Fife venues this month.
1. Craigtoun Halloween event, St Andrews
A Craigtoun Halloween event is taking place in a party tent at Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews.
It will include a ghostly ride on Puffin’ Billy, a kids’ disco with party games, fancy dress and carved pumpkin competitions, spooky stories, a Halloween letter trail and Halloween games.
The event is on October 29 from 4.30pm to 8pm. Tickets cost £6, and are available to purchase from Craigtoun Country Park online.
2. Halloween torchlight maze event, Cupar
Cairnie Fruit Farm in Cupar is the venue for a Halloween torchlight maze on the evenings of October 29, 30 and 31.
The six-acre maze has a labyrinth of paths, and participants will only have a torch to light the way.
It will be quite scary, so it’s only recommended for those over eight years old.
Tickets should be booked at Cairn Fruit Farm online in advance.
3. Family Halloween party, Kinghorn
Kinghorn Children’s Gala is hosting a family Halloween party in Kinghorn Community Centre on Saturday, October 29 from 6pm to 9.30pm.
There will be free trick or treat bags for every family, and prizes for best fancy dress and best pumpkin.
Tickets are available from from Kinghorn Community Centre, and you need to bring your own refreshments.
4. Boo at Fife Zoo!, Cupar
This family Halloween spook-tacular at Fife Zoo in Cupar gives adults and children a unique opportunity to see the zoo and animals in a different light.
Zoo residents include meerkats, lemurs, porcupines and zebras and there will be special animal feeds and talks.
The Boo at Fife Zoo event starts at 4pm on October 29. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs £15.
Tickets are available at Boo at the Zoo at Fife Zoo online.
5. Spooky fun at Rabbit Braes, Kirkcaldy
Youngsters can enjoy some Halloween fun at Rabbit Braes, Kirkcaldy on Sunday, October 30 from 1 to 5pm.
They can meet the Rabbit Braes witch at the Linton Lane substation, follow a bat trail through the woods, play some spooky games and collect a goody bag.
There will be a prize for the best dressed adult. £2 per child.
6. Trick or Treat and Halloween party, Kirkcaldy
The Mercat Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy is the venue for some Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29.
The shops and organisations in the centre are supporting a children’s Trick or Treat event between 10am and 4pm.
Children are being encouraged to dress up and get some treats in the process.
Only youngsters in spooky costumes can take part in the Trick or Treat event.
Barbie Princess and Spiderman are also making an appearance to host a spook-tacular Halloween Disco on the same day from noon to 2pm.
The disco will include party games, dancing, candy cone and juice for each child.
Tickets must be booked in advance here.
7. Pumpkin party, Kinghorn
The Ecology Centre in Kinghorn is hosting a pumpkin party on Sunday, October 30.
Pick your pumpkin and transform it into a spooky Halloween lantern. Children must be supervised by an adult.
8. Family Halloween fun, Falkland
There will be magic shows, fun games, decorations and Halloween themed food and drinks at this event at Falkland Estate on Saturday, October 29.
Youngsters can enjoy watching family magician Kramus Nexifius during one of his two shows.
Tickets include access to one of the shows, a glitter tattoo and Halloween decorated apple with games in the courtyard. Advance booking is needed.
9. Halloween open day, Methil
Charity CLEAR is holding a Halloween open day at Methil Community Garden on Saturday, October 29 from 11am to 2pm.
There will be food, music, scary stories, face painting and a fancy dress costume competition.
10. Family Halloween silent disco, Kirkcaldy
The Dean Park Hotel in Kirkcaldy is the venue for a Family Halloween Silent Disco on Sunday, October 30 from 12.30 to 3pm.
A £5 cash deposit is required on the night in addition to the ticket price for each headset, but this is refunded when the headset is returned at the end of the event.
Fancy dress. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be booked in advance.
11. Toddlers Halloween party, Kinglassie
A toddlers’ Halloween party is taking place at Mitchell Hall Resource Centre in Kinglassie from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, October 29.
Organisers are offering a fun and spooky party for all pre-school aged children.
Tickets are £5 per child and available by emailing: kinglassietoddlers@gmail.com
12. Spooky storytime, Kirkcaldy
Waterstones bookshop in Kirkcaldy is hosting a Saturday Storytime event for Halloween.
There will be a reading of ‘The Dinosaur That Pooped Halloween!’
The Halloween event is free of charge to attend and starts at noon on Saturday, October 29.
13. Halloween kids’ party, Dalgety Bay
Youngsters are invited to a Halloween party at That Place in the Bay SCIO in Dalgety Bay on Sunday, October 30 from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Places can be booked by emailing That Place in the Bay SCIO or by calling 01383 341115.
14. Halloween bike ride, Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy will be hosting a Halloween fun bike ride on Saturday, October 29.
Join in a spooky bike ride around Beveridge Park where participants can hear some scary stories about Kirkcaldy.
The event is suitable for families but all children must be accompanied by an adult and wear helmets.
The event runs from 4.30 to 5.30pm.
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