PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE REGENERATION OF THE GRAND HARBOUR 3,000 people attend activities organised by entities within the Ministry over the past days

Around 3000 people attended a series of Halloween-themed activities organised by five entities falling under the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, offering children and families an opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun, educational and interactive experiences.

The activities were organised by Project Green, Ambjent Malta, the Energy and Water Agency, WasteServ, and the Environment and Resources Authority.

Project Green’s Halloween edition of Dawra Durella at San Klement Park attracted hundreds of families, with children enjoying games, storytelling, treasure hunts, creative activities and entertainment.

At Wied Inċita, Ambjent Malta welcomed a numerous number of children to its two-day ‘Trick or Tree’ event, combining Halloween-themed arts and crafts, storytelling and planting activities to encourage children to connect with nature.

A high number of visitors attended the Spooky Quest at the Għajn Centre in Rabat. Children took part in treasure hunts, storytelling and interactive activities through which they learned more about water and energy conservation, sustainability and Malta’s cultural heritage.

WasteServ’s BooBash was also another successful event at the ECOHIVE Academy in Marsaskala. The programme featured magic shows, creative activities, waste-sorting games and opportunities to explore the Academy’s interactive educational facilities.

ERA’s Bat Night 2026 which had a large turnout, attendees enjoyed a range of activities, including treasure hunts, face painting, crafts and educational talks, helping raise awareness about bats and their importance to Malta’s ecosystems.

Minister Miriam Dalli welcomed the strong public turnout at these activities, highlighting the importance of entities within the Ministry continuing to create opportunities for families and children to learn, explore and enjoy themselves in different settings across Malta. “It is very encouraging to see so many families taking part in these activities organised in various localities across Malta. Initiatives such as these not only offer children and families an opportunity to have fun, but also provide educational and interactive experiences that encourage them to learn, explore and develop a greater appreciation of the environment around us.”

Despite weather conditions affecting some of the activities, many families still attended and participated in the various events organised across different localities.