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Halloween calendar

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014

The “pub crawl of doom” features a costume contest, zombie make-up sessions, a scavenger hunt, live local bands and more. Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. at 13 venues in downtown Chinatown. For ages 21 and older. $18 for one wristband; discounts apply for multiple wristband purchases of five or 10, and for military with ID.

NIGHT SCENE

Sixth annual Hawaii Zombie Crawl: Today, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. at 13 venues in Chinatown. For ages 21 and older. $18 for one wristband; discounts apply for multiple wristband purchases of five or 10, and for military with ID: vitalculture.com/hawaiizombiecrawl.com. For details: hawaiizombiecrawl.com.

FAMILY FUN

Laser light shows: Through Oct. 31, Bishop Museum’s Planetarium. Advanced tickets: bishopmuseum.org.

>> Matinees: “Fright Light” is a 25-minute Halloween-themed show featuring songs such as “Thriller,” “Purple People Eater,” “Frankenstein” and other classics. Noon and 2:30 p.m. daily (except Oct. 30). $5, plus museum admission.

>> Evening shows: Run times are 45-50 minutes Fridays and Saturdays. Selections include “Fright Light” at 7 p.m. and “Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon” at 9 p.m. $10, $7 for ages 4-12.

Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Patch: Games, rides, pumpkin-picking, fresh produce, animals on the family farm and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. Free. 306-4381, 808ne.ws/2e4V0qr

Aloun Farms Pumpkin Festival Public Picking 2016: Features tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm-style food, picture booths, games and more, and self-pick your own pumpkins (over a dozen varieties), Ewa sweet corn, sunflowers and string beans. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Cash only. $3, free for ages 2 and under. 677-9516, alounfarms.com/pumpkinfestival.html

“Spook Art” keiki/parent workshop: Learn about the drought-tolerant pumpkin and paint a Halloween scene on an 8-by-10 canvas that includes a xeric jack-o’-lantern while experimenting with brushes, color selection and techniques to blend “a hue of spooktacular colors.” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. Bring home lunch. $20. Register by 2 p.m. today. 748-5315, workshops@hbws.org

Kid’s World: “Mall-o-Ween” Edition and costume contest: Activities for all ages include arts and crafts and “spooktacular” games, with balloons, entertainment and glitter tattoos. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall, Center Court. Costume contest begins 11:30 a.m.; register from 10-11 a.m. 235-1143, windwardmall.com

Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday — “Creepy Crawly”: Features keiki crafts (creepy headband); Balloon Monsoon in the Mediterranean Courtyard 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; a display of specimens of “creepy crawlers” and a build-a-bug activity to learn about bug anatomy; and singing, dancing and storytelling with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Central Courtyard; and Family Film Sunday show times at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m. of the New York International Children’s Film Festival Best of the Fest. Take the free shuttle to Family Day at Spalding House (in Makiki Heights) for additional fun and art activities. Keiki are encouraged to wear their costumes. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art. Free. honolulumuseum.org

Trick or Treat for Dogs!: Bring your pooch in costume to perform a trick and receive a treat. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961-C East Manoa Road. 783-7390, hawaiidoggiebakery.org

Halloween mask-making workshop: Create a three-dimensional mask using paper, glue and markers in a session led by Yukie Shiroma. 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. Free. 808ne.ws/2cTgeu5

GHOST STORIES/TOURS

Ghosts of Old Honolulu: Half-priced walking tours, hosted by Mysteries of Hawaii’s Lopaka Kapanui. Not recommended for ages 12 and under. 673-9099, mysteries-of-hawaii.com/october

>> “Ho‘okalakupua: Stories of Wonder and Spirits”: Kapanui tells hair-raising, spine-tingling stories on a storytelling tour with the museum serving as a backdrop. 6 and 8 p.m. today, Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall, 1525 Bernice St. $25.

>> “Psychic Medium” Paul Smith: An evening filled with paranormal discussions and psychic readings. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Paradise Park meeting rooms, 3737 E. Manoa Road. $15.

>> “Sacred Sands of Waikiki”: Long ago, only high chiefs were allowed to enter the once-sacred sands of Waikiki and a terrible fate awaited those who dared to enter but were not of an esteemed rank. 7 p.m. Tuesday; meet on the Great Lawn between Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Royal Hawaiian Center, 2259 Kalakaua Ave. $20.

>> “Ghosts of Old Honolulu”: Journey through Aokuewa, where restless spirits inhabit the downtown community and along paths once traveled by royalty including the grounds of Iolani Palace and Kawaiaha‘o Cemetery. 7 p.m. Wednesday; meet on the steps of the Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King St. $20.

>> Mysteries of Moiliili: Beneath the surface of a bustling Moiliili community lies “a maze of caverns and ponds with sightless fish and healing waters.” 7 p.m. Thursday; meet at Old Stadium Park, 2237 South King St. $20.

Honolulu Ghost Tours: Visit sites of murder, death and suicide and where paranormal activity is known to occur on the “Walk with the Dead” 1.5-mile walk in the downtown/Chinatown district, led by Steve Fredrick, available nightly through Oct. 31 beginning 7 p.m. For ages 21 and older; must bring ID. $40. Reservations required 48 hours in advance: 395-0674, stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com.

HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS

Hawaii Haunts: Through Oct. 31, 5-10 p.m. nightly (and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays) in Kalaeloa, 1793 Intrepid St., (a block away from Naval Air Museum Barbers Point). Features three main attractions, presented by Millwood Ohana Productions. hawaiihaunts.com

>> “The Haunted Forest” is a 2,000-foot walk of terror lined with professional actors in creepy costumes, special effects and scary sets. Not recommended for ages 13 and under. $20 online, $25 at the door.

>> “The Ohana Scare Festival” consists of rides, games, arts and crafts, food and retail booths from local vendors. No admission fee, but scrip purchase is required for food and rides.

>> “The Fun Zone” features a 60-yard three-dimensional maze designed for all ages. $10 online, $12 at the door.

Scare Hawaii’s “Deranged Souls”: Through October, 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 7-10 p.m. Sundays; and 7-11 p.m. Oct. 31, Windward Mall (old Sports Authority location). Not recommended for young children. $15, $25 for Fast Pass. 330-1600, scarehawaii.com

Nightmares Live: 7-11 p.m. today and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, and Oct. 27-31, Flora-Dec, 373 North Nimitz Highway. $15, $20 for Fast Pass. Bring a canned good donation and receive $1 off admission. Ticket booth hours are 6:30-10:30 p.m. nightmareslive.com

Haunted Plantation: Today through Sunday, Oct. 21-23, and Oct. 28-31, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St.; gates open 7 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Not for children under age 13; adult supervision required for ages 16 and under. $15, $20 for Fast Pass, $30 for VIP front-of-the-line access. Ticket booth opens at 6:15 p.m. 783-8381, hawaiihauntedplantation.com

Hauntings at Hawaii’s Plantation Village: Listen to true accounts of encounters and occurrences at this reputedly haunted living museum, led by Ghost Folks Hawaii. Two one-hour tours per night, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and Oct. 25-27, 94-695 Waipahu St. For ages 15 and older. $13. Reservations: 677-0110.

One response to “Halloween calendar”

  1. manakuke says:

    EEEEeeeek.

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