BISHOP MUSEUM / KAHALA MALL
Bishop Museum's Treat Street will be open Halloween evening with a few tricks, a lot of treats and the "The Creepy-Crawly Roach Race," in which you can enter the biggest, fastest roach you can find in a race for prizes. You, not the roach, get the prize.
HAUNTED HOUSES
Easter Seals haunted house
At 91-1251 Renton Road, Ewa Beach
Open 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $3. An adult must accompany children under 10 at all times. Keiki under 3 are free. Call 681-0747.Shock House
At Blaisdell Center
Created by Tom Moffatt and Act One Theatre Design, being billed as "the scariest haunted house in Hawaii." Open Thursday through Nov. 1. Admission is $7.50 general, $4 for 12 and under, and free for 3 and under.Spooky's Halloween town presents Scare Factory II
46-018 Kam Hwy, Kaneohe (between Kahuhipa and Kaneohe Post Office)
Labeled "super intense," this haunted house also has a costume shop that is open from noon to midnight. The Scare Factory is open from 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturday through Oct. 31 and 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 30. Admission is $6.
BISHOP MUSEUM / KAHALA MALL
Get a creepy balloon character from Chris da Clown at Kahala Mall, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Center Court.
SPECIAL
K-9 Game Day
Dress your dog in costume and join other doggie owners 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Thomas Square. There will also be games, treats, drinks and prizes. It's all free. Call the Hawaiian Humane Society at 946-2187 for more information.Kahala Mall Pumpkin Patch
At Kahala Mall
Inside every pumpkin is a jack-o-lantern smiling to get out and Kahala Mall's Pumpkin Patch just may have the right gourd to grace your doorstep. Show $100 in same-day Kahala Mall receipts, and select a pumpkin from the patch between Macy's and PacSun. While supplies last, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Just for kids, Chris da Clown will be making balloon animals in Halloween themes, 1:30 to 2 p.m. in Center Court that day. Free.Great Kapolei Pumpkin Patch
At Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Highway
Pick your own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also, hay rides and pony rides. Call 677-9516, Ext. 43 or visit www.alounfarms.com."Annual Howl-O-Ween Contest"
At Ward Warehouse Amphitheater Stage
Prizes awarded in eight different "dog-egories," beginning 11 a.m. Sunday. Also, "ask-a-trainer" and photo-taking booths, and pet artist demonstrations. Call Hawaii Doggie Bakery at 521-7297 for information."The Vampire Show: A Tribute to Bela Lugosi's Dracula"
McCully-Moiliili Public Library auditorium
A vintage film clip collection of Dracula movies from the '30s and '40s will be screened 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Included will be film highlights from the 1931 classic "Dracula," the hilarious "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" and "The Raven," a lesser-known Bela Lugosi flick co-starring Boris Karloff. Program conductor Steven Fredrick, a Film Historian and Collector of Rare Movies, will "talk story" about Bela Lugosi and the making of the "Dracula" films. He will also share stories about the late Hope Lugosi, widow of the horror actor. Mrs. Lugosi resided in Honolulu for several years until her death in 1997. For mature teens through adults. Admission is free and includes popcorn and refreshments. Call 973-1099."A Halloween Program"
Pearl City Public Library, Children's Room
Pearl City High School Drama students of Steven Kam will perform dramatic readings of Halloween stories and poems, and sing songs, 3 p.m. Oct. 29 Students scheduled to perform include: Monica Alcantara, Ryan Bustamente-Tolbe, Ashley Cachero, Helena Chao, Joshua Courtney-Wilson, Kimberley Darty, Madison Franklin, Jacqueline Gaon, Sanah Khan, Keoni Kitagawa, Cassie Manning, Crystalyne Matthews, Christopher Molina, Genevieve O'Connor, Dayle Sakuma, Jennifer Souza, and Shawna Van Nostrand. The program is suitable for ages 3 through adult. Free. Call 453-6566."The Day before Halloween ... Stories"
Waimanalo Public & School Library
Halloween stories will be read aloud by Cynthia Frazer, Young Adult Librarian of Kailua Public Library, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30. This family program is suitable for all ages. Free. Call 259-2610."The Night before Halloween ... Stories"
Kailua Public Library
Halloween stories will be read by Children's Librarian Patti Meerians and Young Adult Librarian Cynthia Frazer, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. This family program is suitable for all ages. Free. Call 266-9911.Hallelujah Celebration 2003
At Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor, Moanalua Shopping Center
Games, candy and more, from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31. No "evil" costumes allowed. Call 423-2775.Halloween Cat Show
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave.
Pets vie for the title of "Best Halloween Cat," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Prizes will also be awarded for the best-decorated cage. Unique toys, supplies, jewelry and purebred kittens will be available for sale. Admission is $4 for adults, and $2 for children. Call Joan Harris at 261-4354 for details.Halloween Howl Carnival
Iroquois Point Elementary School.
Games, food, a haunted schoolhouse and more, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. A costume contest will be held on Friday; and a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday. Call Dawn at 499-6500, Ext. 230 or 429-2432.Halloween Extravaganza
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Pumpkin carving contest, a haunted bouncy house, scary tattoos and more, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 735-8822."Spooktacular Celebration"
Koko Marina Shopping Center
Doggie costume contest, trick or treating, pumpkin carving contest, a haunted bouncy house and more, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
COSTUME CONTESTS
Ala Wai Community Park
For keikis ages 2 to 12. Prizes for most scariest, most original and cutest costumes. Activities and refreshments to follow, 5 p.m. Oct. 30. Free. Call 973-7269.Dixie Grill, Aiea
Prizes for best, scariest and most original costumes for both children and adults, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Call 485-CRAB (2722).Dixie Grill, Ward Avenue
Contest for keikis 10 and under. Prizes will be awarded for the best, scariest and most original costumes, from 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 596-8359.Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
For keikis 12 and under, 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The center is located across from the Central Oahu Regional Park. Visit and shopping center merchant for an entry form. Call 942-7100.
Kahala Mall
Keiki awards for funniest/ cutest, most original and judge's choice. Registration at 5:45 p.m. Contest begins at 7 p.m. Call 732-7736.Kaimuki Community Park
Prizes for keiki awarded in funniest, spookiest and most creative costume categories, 6 p.m. Friday. Music by the Royal Hawaiian Band. Call 733-7351.Salt Lake Shopping Center
For children ages 16 and younger, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Categories include: Most original, scariest and best celebrity look-a-like. Call 735-8822.Windward Mall
The entire family can dress up and enter to win prizes. Entry forms are available at any McDonalds location. Four categories include Toddlers (ages 4 and under); Kids (ages 5 to 12); Teens (age 13 and up); and the "most outstanding school spirit." Toddlers can enter the most creative or best fictional character categories. Teens to adults can enter spookiest and creative categories. Competition begins at noon Saturday. Call 235-1143."Enter the Matrix"
At Wave Waikiki, 1877 Kalakaua Ave.
Even if you don't compete, this promises to be a gawker's delight, beginning 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Admission is $15 pre-sale (available at the Wave); $20 Halloween night. Must be 21 or older. Call 941-0424."Hulaween: Comics Are the Best"
At Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd floor
There's no official start time for this date with ghouls in varying states of dress and undress. Must be 21 or older. Call 923-0669.
TRICK OR TREAT
Ala Moana Center
Pick up a flyer at the customer service center (across from Center Stage) for a listing of participating stores. Event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 946-2811.Kahala Mall
Look for balloons at participating stores for event beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Photo booths set up at Macy's and PacSun will document your tricks. Photo packages start at $10. Call 732-7736.Pearlridge Center
At Uptown and Downtown locations, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 488-0981.Salt Lake Shopping Center
Treats will be distributed in the main courtyard area, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 735-8822.Victoria Ward Centers
At Ward Warehouse, Ward Centre, Ward Village Shops and Ward Gateway Center.
Look for black bats hanging from participating merchants doorways, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Halloween photos also at Ward Centre, ground floor. Call 591-8411.Windward Mall
A keiki magic show takes place at 6:30 p.m. Centerstage; events run from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 235-1143.Treat Street
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St.
Trick-or-Treat at a custom-designed neighborhood of colorful buildings constructed by the students of the University of Hawaii's School of Architecture, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Also enjoy spooky stories, games and activities. Don't miss "The Creepy-Crawly Roach Race," a new "spook-tacular" event that's sure to be a hit with trick-or-treaters. Bring the biggest, fastest roach you can find and race it down a 44-inch specially designed track. The owners of the most speedy roaches will be rewarded with prizes. In addition, scientists will be on hand to identify the types of roaches, and teach you everything you wanted to know (or not know) about the eating patterns of cockroaches. Bishop Museum's entomologists will also bring out a variety of exotic cockroaches from their collection - roaches found in Hawaii, the Pacific and Asia. Admission is free, but a $1 donation at the door will help support the museum's education and outreach programs.
NIGHTLIFE
Adult Halloween Party
At Dixie Grill, Aiea
Country music dance tunes, costume contest and more, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Call 485-CRAB (2722)."I Want My '80s"
At Fusion Waikiki
"Anything Goes" costume contest and a Gender Bender Lipp Gloss Revue "Tribute to the '80s" show, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Oct. 31. The cost is $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Call 924-2422 or visit www.gayhawaii.com/fusion.Meritage Masquerade Party
Featuring music by Chant, beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Restaurant Row. Call 529-8686.Dungeon's 10th Anniversary
At 1739 Kalakaua Ave.
Lots of fetish performances, rope cage, iron cross, flogging stocks, slave stages and "pervy" projections, 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Must be 18 or older. The cost is $21 in advance; $25 at the door. Visit www.dungeonhawaii.com for more information.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Spooky Tales
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Rick Carroll shares Pele stories from his latest book, "Madame Pele True Encounters with the Fire Goddess," 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. Call 886-8133.
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