It’s official — Halloween is baaaaaack this year! Both the CDC and the Hawai‘i Department of Health have given their blessings to allow our little ghouls and goblins to go forth and enjoy all the tricks and treats their little hearts can handle. Mayor Roth has also gotten on board, encouraging a “common sense” Halloween that sees revelers sticking to small groups, maintaining social distancing, masking, and using other safe practices throughout the holiday weekend. So now that it’s official, here are some of the best 2021 Big Island Halloween events:
Miscellaneous Halloween Fun
Sweet treats: Some of our favorite bakeries are having some extra fun this Halloween. Short n Sweet Bakery in Hilo has edible paint cookies that the kids can decorate themselves, along with some really cool pumpkin and skull cocoa bombs. At Sandwich Isle Food Arts in Waimea you’ll find mummies and ghosts transformed into sweet treats. Kona’s Bleu Bakery is selling adorably spooky cupcakes and eyeball and chocolate covered strawberries. For a cool treat, try a Boo-Bae bubble waffle dessert at Nector Cafe. Check out your favorite local Big Island bakeries for more Halloween treats!
Pumpkin recycling: Don’t dump your used pumpkin in the landfill! Clean pumpkins (no paint, no preservatives, etc) are great treats for farm animals. Donate them to your local farm animal sanctuary!
Pala’ai stencils: If you still haven’t carved your pumpkin, you’ll want to check out these pala’ai (pumpkin) stencils from Kua Kanaka featuring Hawaiian Halloween motifs including lanalana (spider), pueo (owl), and he’e (octopus), among others. Grab them for free on their website.
Big Island Halloween Events for Kids and Families
Queens’ Marketplace Fall Harvest Patch
October 15 through 31 | mall hours | Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa
Look out for our Fall Harvest Patch at Queens’ Marketplace, complete with Waimea-grown pumpkins, haybales and scarecrows! Take a commemorative photo with your little ones at the patch. Plus, tag us @QueensMarketPlace on Instagram or Facebook in your photos, and you’ll be entered for chance to win $300 in gift cards to Queens’ Marketplace merchants. Take pictures and tag between October 15 – 31.
Queens’ Marketplace Seek or Treat
October 22 through 31 | from 11am to 6pm | Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa
Kids and families can celebrate Halloween at Queens’ Marketplace with a fun, socially-distanced scavenger hunt. All you need to participate is a smart phone, an adventurous spirit and a face mask! Costumes are welcome too! Enjoy this scavenger hunt from October 22 – 31 between 11am – 6pm. Keiki who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a Halloween treat bag filled with fang-tastic goodies. Visit Queens’ Marketplace website for more information on how to play and the rules.
Keauhou Shopping Center Candy Crawl To-Go
October 25 through 29 | from 4 to 6pm | 78-6831 Alii Dr, Kona
Halloween may look different this year, but Keauhou Shopping Center remains committed to providing Kailua-Kona community members with a dose of family fun through the Center’s upcoming fall events. This year we will be hosting a Candy Crawl To-Go alternative from October 18-22, and October 25-29, from 4-6 PM.
“In light of the current mandates, Keauhou Shopping Center is providing trick-or-treat bags for keiki to enjoy Halloween at home with their ohana” said Colene DeMello, General Manager, Keauhou Shopping Center. “We hope to bring back our Fall and Christmas events, but in the meantime, please enjoy Halloween in the safety of your home. While you’re doing your shopping, we have fun Halloween photo opportunities at the Center. Don’t forget to tag us on social media @shopkeauhou.”
Candy Crawl To-Go will be a free trick-or-treat goodie bag for the keiki of Kona. Registration is required. Parents must register their child(ren) on Eventbrite, one ticket per child. Parent and child(ren) must present their ticket at time selected to pick up the bags. While supplies last. We kindly ask that you commit to your pick-up date and time. We will not be able to accommodate unregistered walk ups. Learn more.
Halloween Drive-By at Desilva Elementary
Wednesday, October 27 | from 4:30 to 5:30pm | 278 Ainoka Ave, Hilo
Drive by from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Come dressed in your Halloween costume, and cruise through our parking lots. Check out our pumpkin displays AND collect goodies along the way! (Limited to stock on hand). Learn more.
Haunted Holoholoween at Pa’ani Ranch
Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31 | hours vary | 17-7850 N. Kulani Rd, Mountain View
Holoholo-ween features a brand new drive-thru and pumpkin patch experience for the whole ‘ohana!
Set outdoors on the 225 acre Pa’ani Ranch in Mountain View on the east side of Hawai’i Island. Part fall festival, part trunk or treat, and part haunted house, this Big Island Halloween event will be safe and fun for all ages. Visit the pumpkin patch, purchase autumn concessions, hang out with farm animals, and take lots of photos at this family event. Learn more and purchase tickets online here.
Kamuela Philharmonic Outdoor Halloween Concert
Friday, October 29 | from 4:30 to 5:30pm | Kona Commons Shopping Center, 74-5450 Makala Blvd, Kona
Kamuela Philharmonic will be playing some of your favorite Halloween music at this open-air concert event that is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy musicians playing spooky tunes including selections from Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family, Phantom of the Opera, and more. All COVID protocols will be followed including mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.
October Waimea Family Food Truck Friday
Friday, October 29 | from 4 to 8pm | 67-139 Pukalani Road, Waimea
Enjoy some of your favorite food and beverage vendors! One more night to dress in costume Participate in our pumpkin carving contest! Bring an umbrella as the event will happen rain or shine! No registration needed. Please follow all state and county regulations regarding gathering limits, socially distancing, wearing your masks and washing your hands. This is an alcohol free event. For interested food truck vendors please email [email protected] for an application. Learn more.
Halloween Spooktacular at Amigos Cantina
Friday, October 29 + Saturday, October 30 | at 7pm | 250 Keawe St, Hilo
It’s our Friday before Halloween Spooktacular party! Live music by Casey808, the cantina staff will be hosting a variety of contests, prizes from our sponsors including Irie Hawaii. Don’t miss out! $5 cover at the door. Learn more.
Pahoa High School Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 29 | from 5:30 to 7:30pm | 15-3038 Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa
Pahoa School Community Council presents Halloween Drive Thru Trunk or Treat. Keiki snack packs will be available while supplies last. Find a drive thru map and learn more on their website.
Happy Halloween in Paradise
Saturday, October 30 | from 5 to 7pm | HPP Activity Center, 15-1570 Maku’u Dr., Keaau
Free drive-thru event! Candy, goodie bags, food to go, plus Meyers Magic Show!
BISAC Hawaii Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 30 | from 2 to 4pm | Shipman Industrial Park, Keaau
Big Island Substance Abuse Council presents this Big Island Halloween event. This drive-thru trunk or treat event is nicotine- and alcohol-free event open to the community. Learn more.
Penn Youth Foundation Trunk or Treat Drive Thru
Saturday, October 30 | from 3 to 6pm | 777 Kinoole Avenue, Hilo
The Penn Youth Foundation hosts this drive-thru Halloween event at the old Hilo Lanes location.
Pink Out Hilo
Saturday, October 30 | from 8am to noon | 1047 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
Presented by the American Cancer Society and KBIG FM. Join us in the fight against breast cancer at Pink Out Hilo featuring a Spooky Scavenger Hunt! Join us on Saturday, October 30th from 8am-noon for a fun, family friendly & safe event for all ages. Bring your family, friends and loved ones, dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us on a spooky scavenger hunt adventure around Hilo featuring candy & fun prizes!
Register & complete the scavenger hunt and have your name entered to win a one night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel sponsored by KBIG FM! Register today at acsmove.org/pinkoutcolorrunhilo. Turn in your scavenger hunt at our final scavenger spot, take a picture next to our GIANT Pink Chair & even pick up a fundraiser drink from Teapresso Bar Hilo! Be entered to win additional prizes for dressing up in PINK for breast cancer awareness, or for wearing your Beautiful Bra!
Once registered for Pink Out Hilo, you will receive an email with more Spooky Scavenger Hunt details. Scavenger hunt clues will be sent out to participants on Friday evening, October 29th.
Hawaiian Acres Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 31 | at 3pm | Hawaiian Acres Community Association, 16-1325 Moho Rd 8, Kurtistown
Hawaiian Acres neighbors are joining together once again to offer a trunk or treat experience for the Hawaiian Acres community. Learn more here.
Coolest Halloween Party in Kona
Sunday, October 31 | from 12 to 9pm | Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Alii Dr, Kona
Join Gecko Girlz Shave Ice and other Coconut Grove retailers for their 2nd Annual Coolest Halloween Party in Kona. The event will feature trick or treating at the retailers and restaurants of Coconut Grove, as well as a virtual costume contest for kids, adults, and pets! A portion of the proceeds from the day’s sales at Gecko Girlz will be donated to the Hawaii Animal Kuleana Alliance. Free puppuccinos for dogs! Learn more here.
Note that not all vendors will be open all day; for the best chance of getting candy at this Big Island Halloween event, visit between 12 and 4pm.
Parker Ranch Center Drive-Thru Trick or Treating
Sunday, October 31 | from 10:30am to 1pm | 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea
Celebrate Halloween at Parker Ranch Center’s Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating! Join us Halloween day, Sunday, October 31st between 10:30 am to 1:00 pm to pick up your keiki treat bag. The Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating event will be located next to the Ikua Purdy statue at Parker Ranch Center. Bring your keiki dressed in costume to pick up their special treat bag filled with Halloween candy, stickers and temporary tattoos. While at the center, don’t forget to enter our Online Costume Contest by taking a picture at your favorite Parker Ranch Center merchant. Learn more.
The Hilo Town (mini) Haunt
Sunday, October 31 | from 6 to 7:30pm | Haili St b/w Bayfront and Keawe, Hilo
Hawaii Island LGBTQ Pride presents the 4th annual Hilo Town Haunt. Everyone is welcome to costume up and parade around. Families are invited to bring the keiki for some great one-block-long trick or treats. Everyone should bring da phone for da selfies. View Covid safety protocols and find more info here.
Drive-Thru Trick or Treating at Country Grounds Coffee
Sunday, October 31 | from 4 to 7pm | 64-703 Keaka Kea Place, Waimea
Enjoy Halloween from your car! Come experience a SPOOKTACULAR, safe, family friendly, Drive-Thru Halloween Trick-or-treat event at Country Grounds Coffee in Waimea! Some of your local sweet spots are coming together to celebrate this spooky season and give out some fun treats! Bring your little dressed-up ghouls and goblins by car and pick up some candy! Learn more.
Big Island Halloween Events for Adults
Hilo Axe Lounge Halloween Party
Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31 | from 8pm to 12am | 140 Keawe St, Hilo
Costumes only Halloween party! Must reserve a spot! Space is limited. Cover change is $20 at the door. Costume prizes!!! DJ will be playing all 3 nights. Axe Throwing and much more! Learn more here.
Palace Theater Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sunday, October 31 | 7pm | 38 Haili St, Hilo
The Palace Theater presents our 11th annual Halloween night festivities with Rocky Horror Picture Show. Audience participation and costumes are encouraged at this Big Island Halloween event that includes a costume contest, selfie booth with Riff Raff, and a screening of everyone’s favorite Halloween performance. Learn more and purchase tickets (discounts for advance purchase) here.
Pink Presents: 7 Deadly Sins
Saturday, October 30 | at 8pm | Hilo Town Tavern, 168 Keawe St, Hilo
Join our Big Island queens in celebrating our favorite holiday. Dress to impress to win some great prizes in our costume contest. 21+. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31 | from 7:30 to 9:30pm | Hilo Civic, 323 Manono St., Hilo
The Hilo Community Players announce a distanced, drive-in style production of Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! Tickets are extremely limited, so reserve them now. Tickets are $5 more on the day of the show. TICKETS ARE PER PERSON, please be sure to reserve the correct number of tickets for the number of people in your vehicle.
This show is a live drive-in. Entrance will open at 6:30pm for each show. Parking will be limited by vehicle type, with tall cars, trucks, vans and SUVs not allowed in the center section of the first three rows. Please be considerate to your fellow audience members empty your vehicles roof rack before attending. Please no tents, tarps or tall pop-ups unless in the back row.
Audience participation is encouraged and participation kits will be available! Reserve yours now! Come in costume, and get ready to do the time warp in or near your car, staying within your designated parking stall. Audio for the show will be broadcast on FM radio as well as played on loud speakers.
We provide access to our activities without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, religion or disability. If you require reasonable modifications due to a disability, please contact us at least 5 days prior to the event at [email protected].
Learn more and buy tickets here.
Big Island Halloween Costume Contests
Coolest Halloween Costume in Kona Virtual Costume Contest
Now through Sunday, December 31 at 9pm
Kids, adults, and pets are all encouraged to share your costumes for a chance to win a prize from a Coconut Grove retailer. To participate:
-snap a pic of your costume (from anywhere)
-upload it to your public Instagram account
-tag @geckogirlzshaveice and hashtag #coolestcostumeinkona
-photos will be shared throughout the weekend; winners will be chosen and notified on Monday, November 1. Learn more here.
Parker Ranch Online Costume Contest
October 18 through 31
It’s time to show us what you got this Halloween! 🎃 Enter the Parker Ranch Center’s KEIKI COSTUME CONTEST! Our favorite part of Halloween is seeing all of the keiki’s spooktacular costumes! Starting today, share your keiki’s Halloween costume for a chance to win!
There will be THREE LUCKY WINNERS (one for each age group: 0-3 yrs old, 4-8 yrs old and 9-12 yrs old) who will receive a $50 gift card to STARBUCKS, FOODLAND, or DAIRY QUEEN!
Here’s how to enter:
👻 Follow Parker Ranch Center on Instagram
👻 “Like” our post
👻 Post a picture on Instagram of your keiki in his/her Halloween costume with #PRCHalloween2021 and tell us your keiki’s age
You have until October 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., HST, to enter! Winners will be selected based on creativity and overall costume. The THREE lucky winners will be announced via social media on November 1, 2021. Good luck!
Please remember, your account must be public to enter, post must include #PRCHalloween2021 & keiki’s age. By entering your keiki, you are allowing Parker Ranch Center to repost your keiki’s picture on its social media accounts. Prizes must be collected in person from Parker Ranch Center. Learn more here.
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