IT is officially spooky season!

We've assembled seven of the best Halloween activities set to take place in Inverclyde over the next week. 

Halloween at Finlaystone Country Estate

Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-3pm 

An afternoon full of pumpkin carving, hay bales, toasting marshmallows over the fire, and face painting. 

There will be a treasure hunt and plenty of photo opportunities for all the family. 

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Belville Community Garden pumpkin patch and fundraising event 

Saturday, October 26 from 11am-1pm 

Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, craft stall, raffle, and lucky dip. 

There will be prizes for best costume, and tea, coffee, soup and cakes will be available for a small donation. 

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Broomhill Community Gardens Halloween party 

Sunday, October 27 from 3-5pm

Scary fun for all the family. 

There will be prizes for best costume, along with party games, arts and crafts, spooky disco, a scary movie, and a haunted garden. 

Tickets are on sale from the cafe. 

Galoshans Street Party 

Tuesday, October 29 in Custom House Square from 6pm 

The centrepiece of this year's Galoshans Festival celebrations. 

People are encouraged to wear their best crazy costumes to join in the spooky spectacle. 

To find out more about the free programme visit galoshansfestival.co.uk.

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Capitol Big Band Halloween dance

Tuesday, October 29 at the Loreto Club in Greenock from 8pm 

Get dressed in your most ghoulish garb and dance along to the spooky swing tunes. 

There will be a raffles and prizes for the best costume on the night.

Xcite Activity Play Centre adult Halloween party

Friday, November 1 at Xcite in East Breast Street from 7pm

Adults are invited to get dressed up in their most outrageous outfits and there will be prizes for best costume. 

Guests can bring their own bottle and there will be games, a DJ, and a bouncy castle. 

To find out more call 01475 607451.

Halloween Party at OYO Gin House Hotel 

Saturday, November 2 from 3-8pm

Frightening fundraiser in aid of Man On Inverclyde with the Gin House Jam Band providing the tunes.

People of all ages are welcome.