Haunted Happenings: Your guide to Halloween events in West Hawaii
A pirate-themed haunted house will come to life when darkness falls Halloween night (Oct. 31) in Kailua-Kona.
For 14 years, Sea View Circle resident Timothy Ewing has rendered his front yard into a ghostly grassland for Halloween. While he does not do “blood or gore,” the yard at 77-6518 Sea View Circle offers up an array of scares and frights, Ewing said.
Admission is free, but Ewing is asking people to bring canned and nonperishable food to be donated to The Food Basket for its West Hawaii food pantries. Each of the past few years, Ewing said he has collected between 50 and 75 pounds of goods to help hungry families on the Big Island.
Ewing is still looking for volunteer “scarers” to help with the haunt. For more information, send Ewing an email to time2dive@hawaii.rr.com.
From the frightful to the delightful, here are some Halloween happenings in West Hawaii:
Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” continues at Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu.
Satirizing the genre of low-budget science fiction and horror movies, the zany show tells the story of a young couple who find themselves stranded on a dark and stormy night. Their decision to ring the doorbell of a foreboding castle results in a night filled with wild science experiments, manic gender-bending, violent murder, and casual sex. Parental discretion is advised.
“The Rocky Horror Show” continues presented Friday (Oct. 24 and 30) and Saturday (Oct. 31) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and young adults, and $25 for everyone on Halloween. While outside props are prohibited, Rocky Horror prop kits will be available for purchase before the show. For tickets or more information, call 322-9924 or visit apachawaii.org.
Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s 15th annual Halloween Journey will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. starting Saturday (Oct. 24) at the school’s campus, located above Kona Community Hospital.
Guests will be led on a forest journey “Outer Space Adventure” with skits put on by Kona Pacific teachers, community actors and parents. Attendees will also enjoy space-themed games, crafts and out-of-this-world food at the “Milky Way” cafe while enjoying local live entertainment.
Tickets are $10 and available in advance at the Kona Pacific Public Charter School office. The Halloween Journey is the largest fundraiser for the school and has become one of the “must attend” Halloween events in West Hawaii. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Call the school at 322-4900 for more information.
A pumpkin patch and corn maze will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) and Sunday (Oct. 25) at Kohala Mountain Farm, between mile markers 12 and 13 on Kohala Mountain Road. There will be a pumpkin patch, U-pick flowers, a hayride, petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, local food vendors, live music and more.
The farm will stay open to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31. There will be a haunted hayride, haunted corn maze, costume contest, special glow in the dark games, ghost stories by the campfire and local food vendors serving up goodies like warm food and hot cocoa.
Admission is free; however, each activity is priced individually with an average of $5 per activity. For more information, visit kohalamountainfarm.com.
Queens’ MarketPlace will host its monthly Movies Under the Stars on Saturday (Oct. 24) with a showing of “Monster House.”
Attendees should bring a beach chair or blanket for the free outdoor movie that gets underway at dusk, about 6 p.m., at the Coronation Pavilion. In the PG film, three teens discover that their neighbor’s house is really a living, breathing, scary monster. For more information, visit www.queensmarketplace.net.
The second annual Kona RocktoberFest is Saturday (Oct. 24) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Kicking off the sound scene will be Maka at 3:30 p.m. followed by Green Machine, then The Dark Room and finishing with Leche de Tigre. In addition to music, there are a number of other events planned, including an individual and a team costume contest with $250 cash prizes for each. There will also be a blindfolded “Heiny vs. Steiny” contest. Telling the difference earns liquid prizes.
There will also be a number of fall-based beers and German foods as well, including Samuel Adams Octoberfest and bratwurst provided by the hotel. Once you’ve had enough to drink, get loose by showing everyone your “Chicken Dance.”
Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information and tickets, visit www.konarocktoberfest.com.
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grill’s plans two Halloween events this year.
On Saturday (Oct. 24), is the annual Halloween Gala, featuring music by Johnny Shot Band. The gala runs 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 25).
The fun continues Halloween night (Oct. 31,) with a keiki costume contest and a pumpkin carving contest. Neil Barnett and Matthew Brown, of Johnny Shot Band, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m.
Sasha Knowles will offer “Dance Spooktacular” starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) at Queens’ Marketplace. Come and see the Sasha Knowles Dance Academy performing. For more information, visit www.queensmarketplace.net or call 886-8822.
One Slap Entertainment presents a Haunted Attraction at Keauhou Shopping Center that will start Tuesday and run nightly through Halloween. The attraction opens at 7 p.m. each evening expect Halloween, when it will open at 5 p.m.
This year, One Slap Entertainment will be working to help out two Pop Warner football organizations, the Westside Eagles and Leeward Steelers, with the groups’ fundraising programs. Members of the organization are selling presale tickets. Fifty percent of funds raised will go to the organizations.
Entry is $8; children younger than 5 are admitted free. This is a smoke and alcohol free event.
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a free Halloween craft class Oct. 27 in Kona. Participants will create personalized masks for Halloween. The class is a great opportunity for children between age 5 and 14 to not demonstrate their artistic talent and create a Halloween mask.
The class will run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the county’s Kekuaokalani Gymnasium, located on the makai side of Kuakini Highway, just north of the highway’s intersection with Loloku Street. Registration is limited, so, those looking to participate are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible. For more information, or to register, call Marshall Tohara at 329-3565.
Kona Stories, assisted by the American Association of University Women, will host a Halloween story time for children on Wednesday in Keauhou.
The event, which runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., is best-suited for keiki ages 3 to 7. Children, who will be learning about owls, are encouraged to come in costume. Cost is $5, which includes crafts and a snack. Space is limited to 24, and a reservation is required. Attendees should arrive 10 minutes early. For more information or to RSVP, call 324-0350.
Kings’ Shops will host Tricks N’ Treats on Oct. 31. The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. with safe trick-or-treating throughout the center. At 5:30 p.m., attendees will be entertained with a magic show, followed by a children’s costume contest. Free cotton candy and popcorn will be available, while supplies last. The first 100 children will receive a bag of treats. For more information, visit www.kingsshops.com.
The Regency at Hualalai will hold its annual Halloween Party from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the facility in Kailua-Kona.
A magic show by The Great Barusky kicks off the festivities at 3 p.m. followed by a keiki costume contest at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., Granny’s Haunted Parlor opens. The free event will also feature an array of games, food, candy and prizes. For more information, call 329-7878.
Join the West Hawaii Association of Realtors for a Wicked Good Time from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Daylight Mind Coffee Co. in Kailua-Kona. This fun Halloween-themed party will include music, pupu, cocktails and dancing, as well as a silent auction.
Tickets are $30 presale and $35 at the door. Prizes will be given for “Best Overall” and “Best Couple” costumes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the the association’s 2015 Charity of Choice, Child and Family Services West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter, whose mission is “Strengthening Families and Fostering the Healthy Development of Children.” For more information, contact the association at 329-4874.
Queens’ MarketPlace hosts “Happy HalloQueen” from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. The open-air shopping center will fill up with princesses, superheroes and fun creatures of all shapes and sizes, as tricksters promenade for free treats and fun. For more information, visit www.queensmarketplace.net or call 886-8822.
Kealakekua Ranch Center’s Costumes on Parade Party will be held Oct. 31 in South Kona.
This safe, fun-filled event will offer trick-or-treating for keiki across the shopping center located off Mamalahoa Highway. Festivities run 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 323-3025.
Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and the “Undead DJ” will occupy The Shops at Mauna Lani from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31.
The only haunted mall on the Kohala Coast will remain open for the free, spooky event, and families are invited to appear in Halloween attire for adult and keiki costume contests — along with entertainment and dancing, haunted 4D Adventure Rides, safe trick-or-treating, food booths and more. For more information, call 885-9501 or visit www.shopsatmaunalani.com.
The sixth annual Halloween Hounds Costume Parade comes to Waimea Town Market at Parker School Oct. 31.
Register at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. parade. The event features pooches of all sizes and shapes dressed up in seasonal finery. Prize ribbons will be awarded to the funniest, cutest, scariest and judges’ choice. All canine contestants will receive Da Kine Dog Treats dog treats. Market vendors will also compete for ribbons for booth decorations. For more information, call Paul Johnston at 938-4540.
Keauhou Shopping Center hosts a family Halloween celebration, “Ohana Halloween Paaina,” from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
A variety of vendors and activities include merchant trick-or-treating, keiki and adult costume contests, waterslides and a haunted house. Entertainment is by Bump City playing funk dance hits and more.
Admission is free. No street parking; parking is available at Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay with an event shuttle. For more information, visit www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.
SRM to hold annual family fun night
Solid Rock Ministries will hold its annual October Family Fun Night on Oct. 31 at the Old Kona Airport.
The free event will feature bouncers, a climbing wall, games, refreshments, entertainment and a costume contest from 5 to 8 p.m. at the football field. For more information, visit www.srmkona.com.
Hawaii Island Humane Society holds its annual Halloween Pet Walk Oct. 31 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30.
The event includes contests and prizes. Walkers, with or without pets, are urged to raise pledges to support the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Earn at least $50 in pledges and receive a free T-shirt. Those earning $25 will also receive a gift. Event proceeds help offset costs of animal supplies and low-cost spay and neuter services to help eliminate pet overpopulation on Hawaii Island.
Registration forms are available at www.HIHS.org or at any shelter. For more information, call 329-8002, email exec.dir@hihs.org or visit www.HIHS.org.
Kona Baptist Church will offer an evening of family fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at its Hallelujah Harvest Festival.
Festivities will include inflatable party bouncers, games, candy and prize giveaways, live music, a cake walk and a free hot dog dinner. A separate keiki play area will be available for children ages 2 to 5, and a fire truck from the neighboring station will be on display.
The church is located at 78-7156 Puuloa Road at the road’s intersection with Mamalahoa Highway. For more information, call 322-3355.
Trick or Treat Parker Ranch Center in Waimea is slated from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Treats will be handed out at all the center’s stores, while supplies last. For more information, visit www.parkerranchcenter.com.
A Halloween party will be held at Kona Elks Lodge Oct. 31. A dinner of Bratwurst hoagies, sauerkraut, cole slaw, chips and deserts starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for dinner, which must be reserved. A costume contest is slated for 8 p.m. with prizes. For more information and to reserve a spot, call 329-2616.
Donkey Mill Art Center and Daylight Mind Coffee Co. welcome the community in celebrating Dia de los Muertos in an evening event for all ages, ethnicity, beliefs and walks of life on Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kona cafe located off Alii Drive.
Participants are encouraged to dress in themed attire and bring flowers and mementos for a community shrine. A beautiful, traditional feast will be created by the chefs at Daylight Mind in honor of the event on a large open table.
Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under. Visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org for details.
Editor’s note: There may be events in addition to those listed.
