Inside HILife: Halloween Happenings

ONGOING

A Spooky Forest: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 1396 California Ave. Free; call 621-5463.

Hawaii Pacific Universitys Halloween Hoopla: 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, makai parking lot. Adult and keiki costume contests are planned, with inflatables, games and booths by HPU student clubs and organizations. At 6:45 p.m., contest winners will be announced inside Blaisdell Arena with performances by the HPU cheer/dance teams and an introduction of the mens and womens basketball teams. Free; call 544-0277.

Haunted House 2009: Movie Mayhem: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at Mililani Middle School, 95-1140 Lehiwa Dr. Cost: $7 general admission, $5 for students with ID, free for keiki ages 5 and under. Proceeds benefit the music departments of Mililani Middle and Mililani High schools.

Gravestone Castle: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at 1354 Ainakoa Ave. A free neighborhood haunted house designed by magicians Mike Ching and Bradley Choy; may be too spooky for some toddlers. Donations accepted. Visit http://gravestonecastle.blogspot.com.

Haunted Lagoon: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at the Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway. Two versions available one is family-friendly, the other is for braver souls. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for keiki ages 5 to 15 years old. Info: 293-3333 or www.polynesia.com.

Haunted Plantation: Year of the Obake: 7 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Hawaiis Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. Cost: $8 general admission, $13 for a VIP
Fast Pass. Not for children under 13, pregnant women or those with heart conditions; adult supervision required for children ages 16 and under. View a trailer at www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com.

Scare Factory IV Haunted House: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30, noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at Windward Mall, upper level near the theaters. Features 13 themed rooms. Cost: $12 general admission, $10 for children, free for children under 5 years. Call 235-1143.

Shockhouse IV: 5 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave. This very intense haunted house features a twisted maze with encounters by the Legends of Fear (Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Jason of Friday the 13th and others), as well as our very own Hawaiian Legends of Fear. Cost: $10 general admission, free for children ages 5 and under.

Stadium Mall Haunted House: 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 30 and Oct. 31; also 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1 at 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. Not recommended for children under 7 years. Cost: $10; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hawaii FoodBank. Call 487-9921.

Wet n Wilds Festival of Fear: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at Wet n Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway. Call 674-9283 or visit http://hawaii.mywetnwild.com.

Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Highway. Also features keiki activities, a giant maze, farmers market and picking of sweet corn. Cost: $3, includes parking. Call 677-9516, Ext. 19 or visit www.alounfarms.com.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Keiki Halloween Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at Kings Village #17, Waikiki. Costume contest, snacks, candy and movie showing of Coraline are planned. Cost: $15 per child (for children ages 3 to 14). Call 921-2970 for reservations; limited seating available.

Haunted Village: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Windward Community College. Cost: $3 ($2 for those in costume); call 236-9169.

Costume Contest: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Kalihi Uka Elementary School. Open to all ages; call 832-7811.

Cat show: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. A costume contest is planned, with awards for Best Halloween-Decorated Cage and Best Cat, based on personality and grooming. Call 531-4891.

Keiki Storytime: 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana. Free. Call 949-7307.

Halloween Spooktacular!: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Town Center of Mililani. Crafts, treats, games and more are planned, with a keiki costume contest at noon with two age categories (under 8 and ages 8 to 15). Call 625-5233.

Halloween Adventures: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Pearlridge Center. Take part in face-painting with Auntie Lisa and art doodles led by Allen Tsukamoto. Storytelling with Chris da Clown will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 593-3000.

Just So Storytime: 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Kaimuki High School. KHS Performing Arts Center students present a performance of the Rudyard Kipling adaptation; preceded by Halloween Fun Time activities, crafts, games, and food at noon. Cost: $10 general admission; $5 for students, military and seniors; $3 for children 3 to 5 years old. Call 733-4913.

Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest: 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Koko Marina, Marina Courtyard. Registration begins 3 p.m. Winners will be featured in the November/December issue of Hawaii Pet Magazine. All contestants receive a goodie bag, while supplies last. Free.

Halloween at Windward Mall: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Windward Mall. Enjoy Halloween magic by Kaulana and a performance by 24-VII Danceforce. Free; call 235-1143.

No-Fright Kids Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave. Free; call 595-6352.
Treat Street at Bishop Museum: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 on the Great Lawn. Free admission; parking available at Kapalama Elementary School. Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

Movie Screening: 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Koko Marina. Free showing of Twilight on a 20-foot movie screen. Call 395-4737.

SPECIAL

Diamond Head Theatre costume rentals: The DHT Costume Shop (520 Makapuu Ave.) is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. Security deposit required; call 733-0277, ext. 2.

ARTafterDARK: All Hallows Eve: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Cover: $10 general admission, free for HAA members. Call 532-8700 or visit www.artafterdark.org.

Halloween Cosplay Contest: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Toys N Joys, 3632 Waialae Ave. Costumes must be anime- or video game-related; check-in begins 5 p.m. Cost: Free if pre-registered; $10 for walk-ins. All ages welcome; call 735-4546 or visit www.hsblinks.com/12m for details and entry form.

Halloween Thriller: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30 at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Enjoy costumed performances of Michael Jacksons Thriller by 24-VII Danceforce, a costume contest with $1,000 cash prize, wine-tasting and more. Free; call 566-2337 or visit www.alohatower.com.

Pre-Halloween Salsa Party: 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Honolulu Club Lounge, 932 Ward Ave. Cost: $5; 18 and over welcome. Call 256-7556.

Kikaida Halloween Bash: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center. Meet and take pictures with Kikaida actor Ban Daisuke, Kikaida Brothers and other costumed Japanese superheroes. Free; visit www.generationkikaida.com.

In the Spirit of Elvis: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach pool; also 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Shorebird Restaurant. Enjoy performances by Andy Stankovich, New Zealands most celebrated Elvis impersonator. Costume and karaoke contests to follow; both events are free and open to the public. Call (800) 688-7444.

Halloween Cruise: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 aboard the Navatek I. Dress in costume and take a cruise along Waikiki and East Oahu. Call 973-1311 for ticket prices and reservations.

Halloween Social: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Fleet Reserve Association, 891 Valkenburg St. Doors open at 6 p.m.; costume contest begins at 9 p.m. Bring your favorite songs on CD. Cost: $10 (includes pupu and no-host bar). Call 262-7441 or 837-0157.

Silent Scream: Phantom of the Opera: 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Hawaii Theatre. Starring Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in the 1925 silent film classic; directed by Rupert Julian with accompaniment by Maestro John McCreary. Cost: $12. Call 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Graveyard Curiosities: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Cemetery historian Nanette Napoleon presents a slideshow and lecture about unique and unusual tombstones from around the world. Cost: $8 general admission, $5 for seniors over 60 years and children 18 years and under. Free parking; call 261-0705.

Undead Invasion: 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Aloha Tower. Become an agent of the Zombie Elimination Task Force. Cost: $35, includes free drink at the Zombie Elimination Party to follow. Visit www.undeadinvasion.com or www.ravenchase.com to register.

Art of the Living Dead: 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. This mixed-media performance art event features a short film contest, zombie walk and theater acts and appearances by members of Cherry Blossom Cabaret, On The Spot and other guests. Cost: $20, includes one alcoholic beverage. Call 536-4441 or visit www.kumukahua.org.

Halloween Spooktacular!: 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Moana Surfrider, Banyan Courtyard. Cost: $5 (21 and over); two-drink minimum. Call 296-9494.

TRICK-OR-TREATING

Free for costumed keiki and/or the public on Halloween night at participating stores, while supplies last:
>> Ala Moana Center: 5 to 7 p.m. Call 955-9517.
>> Kahala Mall: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 732-7736.
>> Koko Marina Center: 4 to 6 p.m. Call 395-4737.
>> Pearlridge Center: 5 to 7 p.m. throughout Uptown and Downtown. Call 488-0981.
>> Town Center of Mililani: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at participating stores (look for pumpkins in store windows). Call 625-5233.
>> Waikele Premium Outlets: 5 to 8 p.m. at participating stores (look for pumpkins in store windows). Visit the info center for a ticket for free keiki souvenir photo. Call 676-5656.
>> Ward Centers: 6 to 8 p.m. at participating stores in the Ward Entertainment Complex (look for black bats hanging over store entrances). Call 591-8411.
>> Windward Mall: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 235-1143.