Halloween Calendar
ADULTS ONLY
“Chinatown Zombie Con, Save the Booooooooobs”: Saturday, kicks off 4 p.m. and runs through 2 a.m. in Chinatown at participating venues including Bar 35 (zombie costume contest), Manifest (zombie photo booth), Royal Arcade Bar, Nextdoor (zombie makeup), Downbeat (live entertainment), Proof and more. Calling all zombies to show up en masse in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. $10. 808ne.ws/2fNTHOg
PET-FRIENDLY
“Howl-o-Ween Woof-tacular”: 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961C E. Manoa Road. This one is for the dogs—a costume contest, photo booth, games and activities, and “the world’s first Doggie Escape Room” in which a series of clues must be solved in a certain amount of time to be let out. Register: hawaiidoggiebakery.org. 783-7390
FAMILY FUN
Pumpkin Festival Movie Night: Live entertainment, film showing of “Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest,” storytelling, games and prizes, and meet costumed characters from Aloun Farms. 6-8 p.m. Friday, Ka Makana Alii, Center Court, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway. 808ne.ws/2fRbt3u
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Zombie Apocalypse Rescue Mission: Live-action, video game-style shooting experience with laser guns to combat zombies on a mission filled with off-road driving (drivers must be age 18 or older), escape-room challenges and ziplining in Hawaii’s only outdoor aerial and terrestrial adventure park. 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays in October, Coral Crater Adventure Park, 91-1780 Midway Road, Kapolei. (If using GPS, enter the destination as 3845 Roosevelt Ave. for an accurate location.) For ages 6 and older; not for the faint of heart; parental supervision required for ages 13 and under. $99-$119. Reservations: coralcrater.com. 626-5773
Aloun Farms’ Pumpkin Festival: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei; continues Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29. Cash only. $3, free for ages 2 and under. 677-9516, alounfarms.com
Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Patch: “Country fun” with games, rides, animals, pumpkin-picking, fresh produce, sweet corn and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays in October, Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. Some activities for a fee. 306-4381, waimanalocountryfarms.com
“Dive ‘n’ Movie”: Take pictures with Wonder Woman and grab a floating tube or relax on the pool deck to catch a screening of the PG-13 blockbuster film at dusk. Saturday, with extended hours from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Costumed keiki have a chance to win a prize. $19.99 after 5 p.m.; free for ages 12 and under with a paid adult. 674-9283, wetnwildhawaii.com
Kid’s World Mall-o-Ween costume contest: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall, Center Court, with entertainment and arts and crafts. Sponsored by P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Inc. 235-1143, windwardmall.com
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday — “Princes and Princesses”: Check out LEGO castle creations by LEAHI (LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii) while keiki build their own structures; boogie to the sounds of Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band; and watch “Kid Flix 2017, Part 2” (showtimes at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) featuring selected shorts from New York International Children’s Film Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art; activities end 3 p.m. 808ne.ws/2fHuoxl
>> “Yurt Life”: Hop on the free shuttle bus to Spalding House for an extension of Family Day activities including Halloween costume decorating from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (activities end 3 p.m.)
Kikaida & Friends Celebrate Sanki’s Fifth Anniversary: Meet and take pictures with Kikaida, Hakaida, “scary monsters” and Ban Daisuke, star of the 1970’s TV series “Jinzo Ningen Kikaida,” who will also sign free autographs, with free balloons, games, “Kikaida-Oke” and DVD giveaways by Generation Kikaida. 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Sanki, Pearl City Shopping Center. Fans are encouraged to dress in Kikaida theme. generationkikaida.com
Color Mask—A Trick or Treat Event: Color and create a superhero mask and trick-or-treat throughout the library, for grades K-6. 3:30 p.m. Monday, Mililani Public Library. 627-7470
Reading Awakens — This Halloween: “Star Wars”-themed event invites costumed fans to join the “Kahuku Rebel Alliance” for fun games and prizes, crafts, treats and a photo booth. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahuku Public & School Library. 293-8935
HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS
Haunted Plantation — “Chapter 12: Apparitions”: Features 19 haunted houses, all based on true events, as the village saying goes: “We don’t build haunted houses, ours are already haunted.” 7-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St.; ticket booth opens 6:15 p.m.; continues Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-29, and Oct. 31. For ages 13 and older; youths under age 16 must have adult supervision. Cash only. $15, $20 FastPass, $30 VIP with front-of-line access. 783-8381, hawaiihauntedplantation.com
“Mummy: Curse of the Crypt”: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Thursday, 171-A Hamakua Drive, Kailua; continues Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 26-31. For ages 12 and older. Also, keiki-friendly nights, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21, and Oct. 28-29. Presented by Skeleton Key Hawaii. $15, $20 FastPass. 829-8606 or skeletonkeyhawaii.com
Zombie Paintball Massacre: Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.-closing (varies from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. depending on when the line ends), 919 Kekaulike St. in Chinatown (off Ala Moana Boulevard); continues Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-31. Presented by Scream 808. $10-$20. scream808.com
GHOST STORIES/TOURS
Ghost tours: Weekly tours in Honolulu, Waikiki and Fort Street Mall, 7-9 p.m. Led by Mysteries of Hawaii’s Lopaka Kapanui. For ages 12 and older. Reservations: mysteries-of-hawaii.com/tours.
>> Haunted Fort Street Mall: Mondays; meet at the Puna Sculpture at Walker Park (next to TOPA Financial Center) at the juncture of Queen Street and Ala Moana Boulevard. Numerous haunted tales surround this hot spot which has drastically changed throughout the years. $40.
>> Waikiki Ke One Kapu: Tuesdays; meet on the steps of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s fronting the Great Lawn. Hear haunting tales about the once-sacred sands of Waikiki on which only the most consecrated of chiefs were allowed to enter while fate awaited those who dared to enter but were not of an esteemed rank. $40.
>> Ghosts of Old Honolulu: Wednesdays and Thursdays; meet at the steps of Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King St. The late Glen Grant’s first ghost tour began in the late 1980s through downtown Honolulu along paths once traveled by royalty including Iolani Palace and Kawaiahao Church. $20 through October.
“Walk with the Dead” ghost tours: 7 p.m. nightly through October in the Capitol District of downtown Honolulu. Explore the town’s dark side with tour leader Steve Fredrick on a 1.5-mile walk with stops at known sites of murder, death and suicide. For ages 21 and older. $40. Reservations required 48 hours in advance. 395-0674 or stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com
Waikiki Trolley’s Haunted Honolulu Zombie Trolley Tour: Ride through Honolulu’s popular haunted sites from the “safety” of the trolley but beware of those spirits who may be hitching a ride. Friday and Saturday with tours at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; continues Oct. 20-21, Oct. 27-29, and Oct. 31. Park in the Honolulu Zoo or Waikiki Shell parking lots which are also pick-up points. Hosted by Lopaka Kapanui and Lele “Buffy” Kahalepuna-Wong. Benefit for the Hawaii Ronald McDonald House via Kidz for a Cause. For ages 13 and older. $39. hauntedtrolleytourhi.com
MOVIE SHOWINGS
Regal Entertainment Group’s 2017 Horror Festival: A series of horror classics will be shown weekly leading up to Halloween. Single-feature screenings run at both 7 and 10 p.m. ($5), while double-feature screenings begin 7 p.m. ($10) at Dole Cannery Stadium 18. regmovies.com/promotions
>> Monday: “King Kong” (1933) and “Them!” (1954)
>> Tuesday: “Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)
“Hitchcocktober”: Consolidated Theatres presents iconic films from master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock, 7 p.m. Tuesdays throughout October at Kahala Theatres. $10. consolidatedtheatres.com
>> Tuesday: “Vertigo”
COSTUME HUNT
Hidden Treasures Thrift Store: Complete your Halloween outfit with unique accessories, costumes, wigs, hats and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays in October, Moiliili Community Center, 2535 S. King St. 942-0595
Costume rentals: Diamond Head Theatre’s Costume Shop hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with extended hours Oct. 25-Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 520 Makapuu Ave. Security deposit required. 733-0277, ext. 2
Penhaligon’s “Mad Hatter’s Ball”: Dress to impress while enjoying shopping privileges, sweet treats and a scavenger hunt with prizes. 6-9 p.m. Friday, The International Market Place, Waikiki. Benefit for Aloha United Way. $100. 543-2208, penhaligonsmadhattersball.eventbrite.com
Costume sale: Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and numerous local theaters offer elaborate costumes, masks, headpieces, accessories and more for sale, while award-winning costume designers assist shoppers with costuming needs. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. A portion of proceeds will benefit art in the community. hawaiishakes.org
ARTS AND CRAFTS
House Mart Ben Franklin Crafts: benfranklinhawaii.com
>> Keiki Saturdays: Animal ears headband, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at all Oahu locations. $5.
>> Enchanted Lake: Demonstrations for UV resin pumpkin, noon Monday; pompom spider, noon Tuesday; hearty clay ghost, noon Wednesday; and Halloween bag, noon Thursday. 261-4621
>> Mapunapuna: Demonstrations for Halloween card, 1 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 833-3800
>> Market City: Demonstrations for spider bow goodie bag, noon Monday and Tuesday; Halloween candy jar, 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; Halloween wreaths, 3 p.m. Tuesday; and Apothecary jars, 2 p.m. Wednesday and noon Thursday. 735-4211
>> Pearl City: Demonstrations for Halloween envelope art, 4 p.m. Saturday. 455-1909
Art Explorium: 2:30-4 p.m., 1142 Koko Head Ave. Register: artexplorium.org. 312-4316
>> Felted Fall pumpkins: Saturday. Create a festive wool Jack o’lantern or pumpkin. For ages 8 and older. $20.
>> Spooky Scenes: Sunday; Create a miniature spooky scene filled with ghosts, pumpkins, spiders and scary critters using air-dry clay for a Halloween table decoration. For ages 5 and older. $20.
Wine & Design: 25 N. King St. Step-by-step guidance is provided to help guests complete a masterpiece painting. Bring your own bottle of wine or beer and snacks. 726-2910, wineanddesign.com/locations/honolulu
>> Pumpkin Painting: Sunday, ongoing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; admission ends 2:30 p.m. Drop in with a pumpkin or two (real or fake) for guidance in personalizing your own fall décor; arts and crafts supplies provided. $20.