Whether you’re looking for a big night out, a quiet evening in, or something in between, here are some ideas for how to mark this year’s Halloween (Tuesday 31 October).

1 | See a spooky film

Our local cinemas are offering a range of Halloween themed films. Highlights include:

There are lots of other films on over the next few weeks, so check out the cinemas’ websites for full listings of what's coming up.

2 | Go on a special Purple night out

Ghouls just want to have fun! There’s a special Halloween-themed Purple Wednesday on 1 November. Get a spooky outfit on a budget by checking out local charity shops for fancy dress options. Second-hand shopping is a great way to save money and reduce your environmental impact.

3 | Take a ghost tour of Portsmouth

Find out about the city’s dark tales with a ghost tour of our historic streets. The Theatre of Dark Encounters and Supernatural Tours run walks on different dates.

4 | Read a scary story, or two

What’s the scariest book you’ve ever read? From haunted houses to villainous vampires, these are the spooky reads our lecturers just can’t forget.

5 | Grab a Halloween bargain

The Students’ Union shop is running a Halloween sale on the Classic T-shirts range - get 25% off in store and online from Friday 27 October until midnight Monday 31 October.