Though the temperatures aren’t changing too much throughout most of the island, fall is here! That means pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and lots of Big Island Hawaii Halloween events and activities! Whether you’re looking for activities close to home or you’re ready to load up the car and take a drive, there are plenty of events to choose from throughout the month of October. Enjoy!
Editor’s note: We apologize for getting this list out late this year — we will be sure to publish at the beginning of the month next year so that we don’t miss any awesome events! But don’t worry — there’s still PLENTY of fun to be had!
**Be sure before you head out to click on the links to double check times, addresses, and for any last-minute cancellations!
Hilo/Puna/Volcano/East Hawaii
Chicken Skin Obake Stories 2019
Friday, October 25 | at 8 p.m. | KMC Theater 99-252 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano
Mysteries of Hawai’i presents CHICKEN SKIN 2019 Obake (ghost) stories of Hawai’i featuring Obake stories told by master story teller, kumu, and actor Lopaka Kapanui. All new show for 2019! Presale tickets available online at www.hawaiievents.ticketleap.com ($20 in advance, $30 day of show) or at Big Island Beef Jerky in Hilo and Irie Hawaii locations. Doors open at 7:30PM all ages welcome however parental guidance is highly suggested. Don’t miss this original Obake Story telling event on Friday, October 25 2019 at the KMC Theater in Volcano! Rated PG.
Night at the Museum: Hawaii’s Curious Creatures of the Night
Friday, October 25 | from 4 to 8:30 p.m. | Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo
$8 Special Admission! Join us for our Halloween Event on Friday October 25th: Night at the Museum – Hawai‘iʻs Curious Creatures of the Night! Come dressed up and participate in our Costume Contest, take a photo with our green screen photo booth, enjoy thematic crafts and discuss Hawai‘iʻs Nocternal animals with the scientists who work with them! Also, a special planetarium show is not to be missed! Visit our website for more information www.imiloahawaii.org.
Lava Phish Drag Show – Villains
Friday, October 25 | from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Lava Shack, 15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa
***FREE DRAG SHOW EVENT*** Dance music preshow: 8pm,Drag Show: 9pm-pau. More dance music to follow the drag show. Come and support your local drag queens and bar with some cocktails and pupus. Puna strong. Please tip the girls, drink from the bar and join us for the Lava Phish drag show one, of many gay puna events.
Mai Tai Masquerade
Friday, October 25 | at 5:30 p.m. | Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo
To benefit The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii
Annual Trick or Treat Trail in HPP
Saturday, October 26 | from 4 to 6 p.m. | Malamalama Waldorf School, 15-1834 Makuu Dr, Keaau
Trick or Treat, visiting various whimsical ‘houses’ within the safety and beauty of our Malamalama Waldorf School campus in HPP. For children age 0 – 9. Featuring: music and lovely giveaways! Chili cook off dinner also available for sale – you be the judge. Entry Fee $5 per person or $20 per family. Note: currently enrolled MWS families may preview the trail at 3pm.
Movie Night on the Lawn: Monster House
Saturday, October 26 | from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Grand Naniloa Resort, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo
Join us for a very SPOOKY family movie night on the Grand Naniloa Lawn! Admission is FREE and all are welcome. We’ll be showing Monster House starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, October 26th. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Spooktober Fest
Saturday, October 26 | at 5:30 p.m. | Hilo Woman’s Club, 7 Lele St, Hilo
Beer, Brats, Costume Contest & Dancing! All for only $35. Who could ask for anything more! Proceeds benefit HWC community projects! Come and join us for a great evening of fun!
Halloween 5K Fun Run
Saturday, October 26 | from 7 to 9 a.m. | Liliuokalani Park, Hilo
5K fun Run with costume contest and free Trick or Treat for the Kids. Signup at hilomarathon.org or signup race morning.
Halloween Fun & Games
Saturday, October 26 | from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Panaewa Equestrian Center, 800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo
Welcome to our highly anticipated Halloween fun day! This is a fantastic opportunity to get the keiki on a horse and play some super fun Halloween games! Please RSVP for this event by MONDAY OCTOBER 21ST! (instructions below)
**Please note that Pana’ewa arena is under construction so we will be holding the fun day on the Hunt field at Pana’ewa. This is not an enclosed space so keiki or inexperienced riders should be prepared to be on a lead line if necessary. We always put the safety of our riders first, but it will definitely not interfere with our ability to have a fantastic time!**
~Where~: Pana’ewa Equestrian Center -Hunt (cross country) field
~When~: Saturday October 26th – 10am
~Who~: Any rider who is interested in having a good time with their horse friends! We pride ourselves on a very welcoming and fun loving atmosphere for riders of all ages and skill levels! This day is a particularly keiki/beginner friendly event, but experienced riders are sure to have a fabulous time as well!!
~Cost~: $25 for the day of games – Includes a pizza lunch and beverages!!! And strip ribbons will be awarded for the games 🙂
~What: Tons of games! Musical hula hoops, ribbon pair race, dress up race, polo hit, water in a cup, sit a $5’er, apple bobbing, and candy quests! Also make sure to bring a costume for our famous Costume Class!!!
~How~: We will need everyone planning on attending to RSVP and let us know that you are planning to attend by MONDAY OCTOBER 21ST. If we do not have enough riders RSVP we will be cancelling the event. You can RSVP by simply emailing or messaging us here on Facebook and letting us know which riders are planning on attending. You can also call Desiree (me!) at 808-785-0310 or Karen FitzGerald at 808-987-5641. Your $25 fee for the day will be payable that morning as cash or check (please note we may not have change for cash fees but we will do our best to accommodate).
We are so excited to welcome a whole bunch of riders to this fun day which will be our last riding event for the year!
Autumn Halloween Family Fun Day
Sunday, October 27 | at 10:30 a.m. | Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau
The Dharma School Committee is hosting this years “Autumn Halloween Fun Day”. All affiliate groups and temple members are invited to participate after temple service. Fruit and vegetable carving contest. There are four categories 1) Spookiest; 2) Original/creative; 3) Beautiful/cute; and 4) Most organic. Submission must be submitted by 8:30 a.m. on October 27. Halloween Costume Parade. Please assemble by social hall by 10:00 a.m. Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Keiki friendly costumes are recommended. After the parade we will have photos taken on the stage. Refreshments will be served after activities.
KTA’s 10th Annual Haunted House
October 28 through October 31 | from 5 to 9 p.m. | KTA Puainako, 50 E Puainako St, Hilo
Stop by KTA Super Stores Puainako for our annual Haunted House and Halloween Costume Contest! HAUNTED HOUSE – Oct. 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st – 5pm to 9pm Daily. COSTUME CONTEST – Thursday, October 31st – 6pm. Open to all ages! Costumes must be homemade. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the entrance.
Pre-Halloween Party & Costume Contest
Wednesday, October 30 | from 6 to 9 p.m. | Wainaku Executive Center, 26-238 Hawaii Belt Rd, Hilo
FREE Admission, FREE Shuttle Service from Hilo Bayfront, $15 Parking Pass for On Site Parking.
Live Entertainment by Body & Soul, Food & Beverage for Purchase.
PINK Presents: A Monster’s Ball
Thursday, October 31 | from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Hilo Town Tavern, 168 Keawe Street, Hilo
Creepy and kooky! Mysterious and Spooky! Join us for your Halloween night fun. There’s soooooooo much! Drink specials, DJs, fortune tellers, fun games, fabulous show, costume contest, and dancing. $15 at the door. $10 if you’re in costume. 21+.
1st Annual Maku’u Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 31 | from 4:40 to 7 p.m. | Maku’u Farmers Market, 15-2131 Keaau Pahoa Rd, Pahoa
Maku’u Farmers Association presents the 1st Annual Maku’u Trunk or Treat. This free event is open to the public and features trick or treating, food, a raffle, and more! There’s a contest for the best trunk, with a cash prize. The entry fee is $10, call 989.1136.
Hilo Town Haunt
Thursday, October 31 | from 6 to 8 p.m. | Downtown Hilo
FREE EVENT for Keiki and Adults
Event Maps Available at following locations starting at 6pm on Halloween Night: Lucy’s Taqueria, Pineapples, Hilo Town Tavern. Pick up a map from a location above. Follow the map to collect candy, selfies and special stickers. Collect 10 stickers on your map to be entered in our raffle for great prizes, (18+ only for raffle). Winners will be contacted and announced on our Facebook Page, so please follow our page for updates.
Puna Kids Party
Thursday, October 31 | from 6 to 9 p.m. | Christian Liberty Academy, 16-675 Milo Street, Keaau
Free Halloween Event, Food, Games, Prizes.
Kama’aina Nissan Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 31 | from 4 to 6 p.m. | Kama’aina Nissan, 471 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo
Kamaaina Nissan will be hosting there first annual Trunk or Treat at our 471 Kalanianaole Ave location down Keaukaha from 400 pm to 600 pm October 31st. Bring the Keiki and get some Candy. Providing a safe environment for you and your family.
Trick or Treat at Prince Kuhio Plaza
Thurssday, October 31 | from 5 to 7 p.m. | 111 East Puainako St, Hilo
Walk the mall and Trick or Treat at over 50 participating Prince Kuhio Plaza tenants. Stop by one or more of the game/activity centers sponsored by various community/school groups and make a craft and/or play a game. Thursday, October 31st from 5pm-7pm. From our ‘ohana to yours, Happy Halloween!
Family Fun Night
Thursday, October 31 | from 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Kaumana Drive Baptist Church, 388 Kaumana Dr, Hilo
Family Fun Night. A safe and fun way to celebrate the season. All are welcome. Come join the fun!
Halloween Haunted House Food Drive
Thursday, October 31 | from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Hilo Laser Tag, 830D Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
A haunted house in cooperation with the food basket of Hawaii! All proceeds will be donated. Entry fee is 1 canned food item per person or $2.00
Halloween Fright Night at Lava Shack
Thursday, October 31 | from 8 to 11 p.m. | Lava Shack, 15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa
Halloween Fright Night at Lava Shack… featuring Grand Slam! Thursday, October 31st. Costume Contest with cash prize for the best costume… Prepare to be scared! 👻👹👽👺😈🤡Drink specials served by awesome bartenders! 🎃
Halloween Jazz Jam
Thursday, October 31 | from 7 to 10 p.m. | Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo
Jazz. on Halloween.
Puna Covenant Church 3rd Annual Family Harvest Day
Saturday, November 2 | from 3 to 6 p.m. | Puna Covenant Church, 16-647 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau
Crafts, animals, farming activities, outdoor games with prizes, picnic dinner at 5:30 p.m., free movie, best pie contest (bring one), singing and testimony. Wear farm clothes!
Silent Movie Night: Nosferatu
Saturday, November 2 | from 7 to 9 p.m. | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili, Hilo
Silent Movie Night returns to the Palace Theater with the Silent cinema classic from 1922 : NOSFERATU : A Symphony of Horror. Not Rated | 81 min. Silent Cinema Classic. Fantasy Horror. Directed by F.W. Murnau, Starring Max Schrek, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim.
The German Expressionist horror classic accompanied by a live score performed by Tommy Stark on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ. Proceeds benefit the Hilo Palace Theater and Hilo Theatre Organ Society. Tickets Available now at the Hilo Palace Theater Box Office.
Kona/Waikoloa/West Hawaii Halloween Events
Lanihau-lloween
Friday, October 25 | from 6 to 10 p.m. | Lanihau Center, 75-5595 Palani Rd, Kona
Don’t miss the very last Fourth Friday!
Join us for Lanihau-lloween! October 25th from 6-10 pm! This is going to be a spooktacular time! We have so much lined up for the keiki and adults! FREE family fun for the whole Ohana! Break out your halloween costumes! We are having a Costume Contest Fashion Show! The adult prize is a 1 year membership to the The Club in Kona! A $900.00 value! The Keiki prize is $100.00 worth of bowling and arcade games from KBXtreme!
-Beer garden sponsored by Ola Brew with 100 percent of the proceeds going to West Hawaii Dance Theatre & Academy!
-Trick or treating with the Lanihau Center Tenants and Vendors!
-Haunted house by Kuleana Education
-Pumpkin Decorating with Island Keiki Crafts
-Live music by Lucky Tongue
-Special dance performances with West Hawaii Dance Theatre & Academy
-Inflatable bowling with KBXtreme
-Food and Food Trucks, Artisan Vendors, Giveaway’s and more!
The Rocky Horror Show
October 25 through 31 | at 7:30 p.m. | Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua
Don’t Dream it–See it! Richard O’Brien’s cult classic returns for a limited time! When a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, innocently set out to visit an old professor, a thunderstorm and a flat-tire lead them to seek help at the castle of the alien, transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. As Brad and Janet are swept up into Frank ‘N’ Furter’s latest experiment, the night’s misadventures will cause them to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love and lust. This humorous tribute to the classic B sci-fi films and horror genre, with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, is a wild ride that no audience will soon forget. Pull up your fishnets and let’s do the Time Warp again!
Howl’ween Dog Walk
Saturday, October 26 | from 3 to 5 p.m. | The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Puako
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fundraising for animals in need at Hawaii Island Humane Society. Featuring a photo booth, costume contests, adult beverages, and more! SPONSOR OUR EVENT and GET YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK at hihs.org!
The Ohana Halloween Pa’ina
Saturday, October 26 | from 5 to 9:30 p.m. | Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Dr, Kona
Keauhou Shopping Center’s annual family-friendly Halloween celebration, the ‘Ohana Halloween Pāʻina, returns on Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy costume contests, trick-or-treating at participating stores, a keiki fun zone, food booths, vendors, live entertainment by Hawaiian Soul, prize giveaways, and more.
Keiki Fun Zone: Waterslides, Bouncers, Obstacles & more.
Trick-or-treating: Starts at 5pm at participating stores while supplies last.
Find The Wave Fugitive: $500 Cash Prize
Keiki & Ohana Costume Contest: Must Register between 5-7pm
Keiki Contest begins at 7:00 pmOhana Contest begins at 8:30 pm
Enter to win prize giveaways including round trip airfare to Maui on Makani Kai Air
Halloween Fun Run and Monster Mash Dash
Sunday, October 27 | from 7 to 10 a.m. | Parker School, 65-1224 Lindsey Rd, Kamuela
Keiki 1K, 5K fun run/ walk, costume contest.
Trick or Treat at the Library
Tuesday, October 29 | from 4 to 5 p.m. | Kona Public Library, 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kona
Celebrate Halloween at the library! Join us for an hour of activities that are slightly spooky and lots of fun, including: • Mad Scientist Slime Project (ages 7 & up only; sign up at Reference Desk beginning October 1st) • Haunted Story Walk • Halloween-themed games. Costumes are encouraged! Remember to stop by the main lobby to vote for your favorite Book Character Pumpkin while you are visiting with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Candy will be given out while supplies last. Trick-or-Treat at the Library is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.). If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days prior to the program date.We will make every attempt to fulfill all requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change. For a list of upcoming library events, visit www.librarieshawaii.org/events
Halloqueen
Thursday, October 31 | from 5 to 7 p.m. | Queen’s Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa
The whole family is invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat in a safe, well-lit venue. Keiki can pick up free goodies and trinkets at eight giveaway stations around the mall, and visit participating stores for candies. Creepy decorations, monster music and ghoulish giveaways will make for a “spooktacular” experience this Halloween!
Trick or Treating at Parker Ranch Center
Wednesday, October 31 | from 5 to 7 p.m. | Mamalahoa Hwy 19, Kamuela
Ghosts and goblins, prepare to party at Parker Ranch Center on Halloween! Gather some scary-good treats at stores with the “Trick or Treat Here” sign in the window. You’ll have a frighteningly good evening! Don’t forget to tag your costumed keiki on social media with #ParkerRanchCenter. Treats available while supplies last.
Halloween Costume Party
Thursday, October 31 | at 9 p.m. | My Bar Kona, 74-5606 Luhia St, Kona
’tis the season for a SPOOOKATUCLAR Night! Come join the fun as we turn Kona’s hottest Dance Floor into your worst nightmare possibly full of zombies, skeletons, sexy firemen, naughty nurses, or who knows what else will show up! Costume Contest registration at 10PM (first 30) Judging Contest 11PM $250 IN Prizes.
Kohala/Waimea/North Hawaii Halloween Events
2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 25 | from 4 to 8 p.m. | North Hawaii Research Center, 45-539 Plumeria Street, Honokaa
The 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular is a FREE family-friendly fright night hosted by Hamakua-Kohala Health Center, Honoka’a Business Association, Tutu & Me Home Visiting Programs, NHERC, Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool, Hawaii County Police, and many more. We are excited to once-again welcome the entire community to another fun Halloween event on Friday, October 25th. All ages are welcome. There will be a haunted house, indoor trick-or-treating, food vendors, free family resources, keiki crafts, remote control race track, and costume & diorama contests. For more information, please call NHERC at 775-8890. This event is FREE to the public thanks to the generosity of our sponsors: AlohaCare, Hawaii County Parks & Recreation, County Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter, and the kokua of the Honoka’a community.
Keiki (and families!) are encouraged to come in their favorite costumes, spooky outfits, or bright colors. All things spooky, fun, and fabulous are welcome for this family fun night. See you at NHERC on October 25th from 4-8pm for a Spooktacular evening!
Halloween Dance Party
Thursday, October 31 | from 6 to 9 p.m. | Blue Dragon Tavern, 61-3616 Kawaihae Road, Kawaiahae
Dance party with DJ Maylan.
Big Island Monster Mash Party
Friday, November 1 | from 6 to 10 p.m. | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Waimea
Puako Provisions, Naupaka Events and Big Island Tents present a collaborated event to celebrate Halloween! Proceeds of the event benefit Mala’ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School and Paniolo Preservation Society. MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS! *BIG ISLAND BREWHAUS
Highlights of Event: *Live entertainment by Lorenzo’s Army, DANCING! *Costume Contests with Awesome Prizes * Sign Up Upon Entry, limited availability *Cash Bar and Food Trucks: Jaw Jacker Grinds, Anykine Wontons and Cop & Doc’s Chicken Fried Truck *21 & Over. All Guests Must Present Valid ID Upon Entry *Costumes Encouraged
Featured photo by Flickr user Jim Brennan, Creative Commons licensed.
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