Those who live in Hawaii or visit often, have probably experienced
that hair-raising, skin-tingling sensation, known elsewhere as goose bumps.
In Hawaii, it's called "chicken skin". What made you tingle may have been
something from another world, something you can never explain, a strange
encounter, or maybe it was simply the
Legends of Hawaii.
It was about
seven or eight o'clock in the evening. He was on his way when he suddenly saw a
long line of marchers in the distance coming toward him. As they appeared
closer, he climbed over a stone wall and sat very still. They walked four
abreast and were about seven feet tall and they did not touch the ground. One of
the marchers stepped out of the line and walked back and forth on the other side
of the wall behind where he crouched as if to protect him from the others. As
each filed past he heard a voice call out "STRIKE!" and his protector answered,
"NO! NO! HE IS MINE!" The man wasn't afraid as he watched the marchers closely.
After all had passed, his protector joined his fellow marchers.....
The Night Marchers
also known as Huaka'i Po. Described as a silvery cloud or
shimmering vapor... It is easy to recognize them for they pound drums, carry
torches, chant and their feet don't touch the ground. Night Marchers tend to be
large groups of ghosts, roaming entire coasts of the island chain, usually
spotted from afar by their ghostly torches, bobbing along in a row. They
march after seven in the evening when the sun has actually set, and dissapear
just before dawn breaks.
Hawaiian legend has it that City Marchers take route on the 28th day of the month of a new moon, the
Night of Kane descends, and with it an eerie
procession of ghosts courses through the city's streets on their
sacred march toward the heiau on Diamond Head. Described as a silvery
cloud or
shimmering vapor, the Night Marchers' procession is accompanied by a ghostly
drumbeat
and the unearthly chanting of Ancient Hawaiian emanating from the spectral
shades.
Many witnesses, Hawaiian and Haole, have recounted tales of seeing the Night
Marchers'
journey -- and fortunate are they if they did. The legend continues that if a
Night Marcher
catches wind of a living person nearby, a cry of "Oia" (Kill him!) will usher
from its ghostly form. Then it's, "Aloha, Wai-lua!" as the hapless human is forced to join the
Marchers' ranks forever. 
Another place where the Night Marchers march is along the Pali Highway, a steep highway which runs along the Koolau Mountain range where the famous Kamehameha battle was fought....(King Kamehameha had defeated the Cheiftain of O'ahu and threw down the warriors of his enemy, hundreds of feet to where there now is a freeway). The old saying is to never go across the Pali Highway at night or else you will experience some weird things such as hearing drums or Hawaiian chanting in your car.
- Laura Picard Source: Norman, Michael & Scott, Beth. 'Haunted America.'
Tour Books, 1994
KAAAWA VALLEY
Kaaawa
(Windward Oahu) Secret Burial Caves and Night Marchers
The remains of more than four hundred chiefs are said to be buried in the caves
above Kualoa Ranch. Night marchers have been seen here, chiefs and warriors in
huge ghostly processions, marching from their burial caves high in the mountains
to the sea. Some of the many road accidents in the area have been attributed to
these sightings.
Gateway to the Gods (Leaping Place of Souls)
A trip to the end of the road along the leeward coast is mostly a coastal drive with the dry Waianae Range to the right and the dark blue Pacific on the left. But get to the end of the road and the elements of sun, sea and sky fill your senses. This easy shoreline hike will take you around the point where dolphins and seabirds and honus, (green turtles) will treat you with fanciful glimpses into their lives.
— Lottie Tagupa
Desolate Kaena Point was known as a place from which souls departed from the
earth. Here, the souls of the dead, or near dead, wandered. Here they leaped
into the night. Good souls moved to the right when leaping; those who moved to
the left fell into "the pit of endless night."
Any visitor to Kaena Point, on the west coast of Oahu, could tell you it's a
place where land,
sea and sky meet to form a beautiful vista. But what few know is that at Kaena
Point, land,
sea and sky also reportedly are merged into space and time as a
jumping-off point
to another dimension. Some say it's a gateway to Po, the home of the gods. It
can best be
described as a combination of heaven and hell, light and darkness and reality
and the unknown.
Witnesses have said they've heard thousands of voices drifting over from another
dimension.
South Point on Hawaii also is reportedly a gate to Po.
- Daniel Rivkin
Source: Hauck, Dennis William. 'Haunted Places: The National Directory.' Penguin
Books, 2002.
Kaena Point State Park
Farrington Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96817
The Menehunes on Punchbowl Hill
...marching on the beaches of Oahu, bathed in a strange, dim light. More than 20,000 American servicemen are buried at the National Memorial
Cemetery of the
Pacific, located in the center of Honolulu. But some say the Menehunes, a race
of mischievous
dwarves, live in the volcanic crater at the top the sacred ground on Punchbowl
Hill.
Some have seen the Menehunes marching on the beaches of Oahu, bathed in a
strange, dim light.
It's been said this industrious race once built a series of guesthouses for the
queen 'in the motion of an eye.'' Some believe the Menehunes were an advanced race
that predated
the Hawaiian natives.
- Daniel Rivkin
Source: Hauck, Dennis William. 'Haunted Places:
The National Directory.' Penguin
Books, 2002.
Menehunes.....
An old Hawaiian legend reveals the story of the Menehune, or Hawaiian
Elf. They are thought to be very small, from 3" to 12" tall, with pointed ears
and stocky bodies. To keep from being
seen they only come out at night. During the day they live underground in lava
tubes or holes dug
into the earth. The Hawaiian goddess Ra`i Ra`i was chosen to watch over the
little Menehune folk, she knew that they loved to play and make mischief. She would urge them to
do their work
first and this was when they would be helpful to people in need. It was this way
that rock walls
and fish ponds appeared miraculously overnight, without anyone seeing or hearing
them at work.
The only way anyone knew they were there is because they would find tiny little
footprints left
behind. Sometimes people have found mysterious little red marks on their skin,
which some
believe is where a mischievous Menehune has pinched them.
What are Menehunes?
They are tiny, shy magical creatures that were believed to be the first
inhabitants of Hawaii. (me-ne-hu-nees)
Legendary menehunes, delightful elves of Hawai`i,
have been part of local folklore for centuries.
They are friendly and strong, but at times mischievous.
Menehunes care for and nurture all living things in this beautiful paradise,
and live today as the spirit of aloha.
It is said that all the trees and plants of Hawaii were
to have been planted by the Menehunes. They are jolly little people who use
seagulls to fly around the island. You cannot see them unless they offer you a
special juice. They are also said to be protectors of Hawaii and its
inhabitants. Hawaii has many legends, myths, and fables that make it a very
mystical place. For more than 150 years the Hawaiians have been telling
us that the Menehunes simply went away one day. According to legends, they
pulled up stakes and disappeared into one of the valleys along the Na Pali
Coast. The Hawaiians say they may be living there still.
Another legend most talked about would be about the Menehunes or Night Marchers. There are many legends of the little people and the good they do at night. It mostly consists of building and finishing jobs before dawn. When dawn appears, they all stop what they were doing, and crawl into a tree or cave or small hiding place, where they will sleep until the following night.
Finally the Legend of the Hawaiian Gods.
The Hawaiians believed in many gods. The four main gods were Kane, Ku, Lono and Kanaloa. Demi-gods included Pele and many others. Kane was the god of sunlight, fresh water, and natural life. Ku was the god of war and the male generating power. Lono was the god of peace, fertility, winds, rain and sports. Kanaloa was god of the ocean. Pele is the goddess of fire. The complexities of the relationships between all Hawaiian gods are explained in many legends
The Legends of Hawaii are many and mystical. But best of all the "Chicken Skin" can be with you everyday, not just on Halloween!
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HALLOWEEN events
NINTH ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH, with a farmers market, pick your own sweet corn,
giant maze field, hay and pony rides, games, inflatables and more; 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Aloun Farms, Kapolei; $3*; 677-9516, www.alounfarms.com.
HALLOWEEN CAT SHOW, presented by Hula Cats and Aloha Cat Fancier, with keiki
activities, best cat in costume contest and more; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; McCoy
Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free; 531-4891.
HOWL-O-WEEN, open house and adoption day; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; O'ahu Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Building 1142 on Roosevelt Avenue, Kalaeloa;
free; 551-7207.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, safe trick-or-treating, games, prizes, crafts and
costume contest; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Mililani Town Center; free; 625-5233.
ALL HALLOW'S EVE, with trick-or-treating, face painting, art doodles with Allen
Tsukamoto and storytelling by Chris Da Clown; 2-4 p.m.; Pearlridge Center,
Uptown and Downtown; free; 488-0981.
KIKAIDA HALLOWEEN BASH, with costume parade and picture-taking with the Kikaida
Brothers, Ban Daisuke, Hakaida, Professor Gill and more; 3:30-5 p.m.; Shirokiya,
Ala Moana Center; free; www.generationkikaida.com.
HOWL-O-WEEN CANINE COSTUME CONTEST; 4-6 p.m.; Koko Marina Shopping Center; free;
395-4737.
WINDWARD MALL, Halloween entertainment and safe trick-or-treating; 4-7 p.m.;
free; 235-1143.
KOKO MARINA SHOPPING CENTER, trick-or-treat and outdoor screening of the
'Twilight' movie; trick-or-treating from 4-6 p.m. and movie starts at 7 p.m.;
free; 395-4737.
IN THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS, with two live performances by Elvis impersonator Andy
Stankovich; 4:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Shorebird Restaurant, Outrigger Reef on the
Beach; free; outriggerreef.com.
SHOCKHOUSE, haunted house, maze through ghastly corridors; starts at 5 p.m.; Blaisdell Center; $10; 593-8333.
ALA MOANA CENTER, trick-or-treating; 5-7 p.m.; free; 955-9517.
HALLOWEEN BOO BASH, safe trick-or-treating and keiki activities; 5-8 p.m.;
Waikele Premium Outlets; free; 676-5656.
SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWBALOO MUSIC + ART FESTIVAL, with costume contest, five
outdoor stages, mechanical bull rides and more; 5-10:30 p.m.; Honolulu Arts
District, Nu'uanu Ave.; all ages; free; hallowbaloo.com.
HALLOWEEN CRUISE, dress in costume and enjoy dinner at sea; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Navatek I, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 6; Sunset Buffet Dinner (lower deck) $89 adults, $53 for children 2-12 (kama'aina: $63.99 adults, $42.99 for children 2-12), Royal Sunset Dinner (upper deck) $121 adults, $69 for children 2-12 (kama'aina: $88 adults, $57 for children 2-12); 973-1311.
22ND ANNUAL TREAT STREET, with this year's theme 'Dinos After Dark,' featuring a
dinosaur-themed costume contest and more dinosaur-themed crafts and activities;
5:30-8 p.m.; Bishop Museum; free; 847-3511.
HAUNTED HOUSE 2009 — MOVIE MAYHEM, presented by Mililani Middle and High School music programs; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Mililani Middle School; $7*; 626-7360, ext. 557.
WARD CENTERS, trick-or-treating; 6-8 p.m.; free; www.wardcenters.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD FUN STOP, games, prizes, candies, movies and more; 6-8:30 p.m.;
Wahiawa Christian Church; free; 621-5818.
HALLOWEEN PARTY, costume contest, snacks, candies and the movie 'Coraline'; 6-9 p.m.; King's Village, No. 17, Waikiki; $15; for ages 3-4; 921-2970.
HONOLULU GHOST TOURS, two-mile, three-hour walk to haunted sites and mystical place with Steve Fredrick; 6:30 p.m. daily; Downtown and Chinatown; recommended for adults only; $25, reservations required: 395-0674.
KAHALA MALL, safe trick-or-treating; 6:30-8 p.m.; free;
www.kahalamallcenter.com.
HAUNTED LAGOON, scary and fun twilight canoe ride through the Polynesian Cultural Center; 6:30-9 p.m.; $25 ages 16 and older; $15 ages 5-15 (kama'aina rates: $15 ages 16 and older, $10 ages 5-15); 293-3333.
NAKAMURA'S HAUNTED HOUSE; 6:30-10 p.m.; 94-396 Hokuili St., Mililani; free;
623-6308.
SECOND ANNUAL UNDEAD INVASION, Halloween Ravenchase Adventure; 7 p.m.; $35; for location and to register go to www.undeadinvasion.com.
SILENT SCREAM: 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA,' classic silent film, with John McCreary on pipe organ; 7 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $12*; 528-0506.
GRAVEYARD CURIOSITIES, slide show lecture with cemetery historian Nanette Napoleon; 7-8:30 p.m.; O'ahu Cemetery Chapel, 2162 Nu'uanu Ave.; $8 for adults, $5 for children 18 and under; for reservations: 261-0705.
'SPOOKAPALOOZA,' Halloween train rides; 7-9:15 p.m., every 45 minutes; Hawaiian
Railway Train Rides; $5, reservations required; 681-5461.
FESTIVAL OF FEAR with scary zones like the Terror Tunnel in 3D, Freakshow in 3D and The Freezer; 7-11 p.m.; Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii; $24.99*; 674-9283.
HAUNTED PLANTATION 2009, this year's theme is 'Year of the Obake,' not recommended for women who are pregnant or those with heart conditions, or children 10 and under; 7-11:30 p.m.; Hawaii Plantation Village; 10 and older, 16 and younger need adult supervision; $8 general, $13 fastpass; 677-0110.
HAUNTED HOUSE, presented by Stadium Mall and the Hawaii Foodbank; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Stadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.; repeats 7 p.m.-10 p.m. sunday; $10; 487-9921, icepalacehawaii.com.
BIG HAIRY MONSTER BALL, with costume contest, prizes, entertainment and more; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; 26 Hanap'p' Place at Portlock Point; $20 presale, $25 at the door; RSVP: 396-6715.
ART OF THE LIVING DEAD, night of undead performances; 8 p.m.; Kumu Kahua Theatre; $20; 536-4222.
SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, with entertainment, costume contest,
prizes and more; 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa,
Banyan courtyard; 21 and older; $5; www.starwoodhotels.com.
SIXTH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN AT THE HYATT WAIKIKI, with costume contests, prizes and entertainment; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hyatt Regency, 2424 Kalakaua Ave.; $10-$15; 591-3500, www.double-o-spot.com.
CONCERT
LEGENDS OF HIP-HOP MASQUERADE BALL 2009, featuring Public Enemy & MC Lyte and special guests and also a costume contest; 8 p.m.; Pipeline Caf?; $40, $80 VIP; 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com.
STAGE opening
'JUST SO STORYTIME,' presented by Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center; 3 p.m.; Kaimuki High School Theatre; repeats 3 p.m. sunday, 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8; $10 adults, $5 children, high school students, seniors, free for pre-K; 733-4913.
STAGE
'WEST SIDE STORY,' musical directed by Ron Bright and choreographed by Marcelo Pacleb; 2 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; repeats 4 p.m. sunday; $28*; 235-7310, www.etickethawaii.com.
NATURE
'BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC NUUANU VALLEY,' narrated walk in the Dowsett District; 1-4 p.m.; meet at Father Damien statue in front of the state Capitol; $5 plus roundtrip bus fare; 948-3299.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
PEARL CITY HONGWANJI FUJINKAI CRAFT FAIR, with handmade craft items and food; 8
a.m.-12 p.m.; Pearl City Hongwanji; free; 488-5920.
KAISER HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR AND HAUNTED HOUSE, with crafts, food, white
elephant sale, entertainment, keiki bouncers, games and costume contest; 9
a.m.-3 p.m. (craft fair), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (haunted house); Kaiser High School;
free; 347-3392.
SEASON'S BEST CRAFT & GIFT FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA, more than 200 vendors selling
original handmade crafts, gifts and snack items; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Blaisdell
Exhibition Hall; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. sunday; $3*; 683-6064.
HALLOWEEN KEIKI FUN FAIR & JUST SO STORYTIME, with games, prizes, costume contest for ages 5 and under and more; 12 p.m.; Kaimuki High School Auditorium; $10*; 733-4913.
KAILUA KEIKI FUN FEST, with games, bouncers, prize drawings, music and food;
5:30-8:30 p.m.; Kailua Assembly of God Church, 669 Iliaina St.; free; 349-5577.
17TH ANNUAL PENNY CARNIVAL, this year's theme 'Wonderland,' with games for a
penny, food, prizes, entertainment and more; 6-8:30 p.m.; United Church of
Christ; free; 536-8418.
ETC.
26TH GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: FINDING YOUR ROOTS, three-segment workshop, presented by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and the Hawaii Hiroshima Heritage Study Group; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Japanese Cultural Center; $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers; 945-7633, ext. 25.
LIVE MUSIC
DANNY COUCH, 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro, Aloha Tower Marketplace; 585-0011.
ERIC LEE,12-3 p.m.; RumFire Diamond Head Terrace, Sheraton Waikiki; 866-952-3473.
YOZA, 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also KAWAO, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
ALIKA SOUZA, 5-8 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.
ELLSWORTH SIMEONA, with hula dancer; 5-8 p.m.; RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki; 866-952-3473.
TYPICAL HAWAIIANS, 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.
LEDWARD KA'APANA, 6-9 p.m.; Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach; 924-4992.
TAHITI REY, 6-9 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
JIMMY FUNAI, jazzy guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant Hawai'i Kai; 396-7697.
BOOGIE, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina; 394-5662.
THE KING PINS, classic rock, R&B, surf and oldies; 7-10 p.m.; Hawaiian Brian's Billiard, HB Lounge; 946-1343.
JOHNNY HELM, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
TAIMANE, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Twist at Hanohano, Sheraton Waikiki hotel; 922-4422.
ERIC HO, 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.
JUGULAR JAZZ, featuring Phil Bennett, Aron Nelson, Todd Yukumoto, Ikaika Tecson and Arex Ikehara; 8-11 p.m.; The Ground Floor Restaurant; 538-6012.
2 POINT 0, featuring Tito Berinobis and Billy Beimes; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.
ROLANDO SANCHEZ & SALSA HAWAII, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.
HALLOWEEN BASH, with DJs and a costume contest; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms, The Pub; 621-1835.
D,
classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's
Sports Bar; 263-7669.
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Ichabod's
Haunted Attraction
(October
23-31, 2009)
The 4th Annual "Ichabod's Haunt" spooky attraction presented by MJT Corporation
will take place October 23-31, 2009 at Wharf Center on Front Street in Lahaina.
The event will feature 4200 square feet and 15 rooms of animatronics, creepy
mazes, nightmares. IMPORTANT NOTE: The evening shows are intense and scary and
are not suitable for young children. There are not-so-scary children's shows
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and very scary evening shows from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. Ichabod's Haunted Attraction is a benefit for the Keiki's Dream Foundation.
Tickets are available online on the
TicketLeap Ichabod's
page.
Halloween
in Lahaina
(October 31, 2009)
At one time the Halloween block party on Front Street in Lahaina, West Maui was
referred to as the Mardi Gras of the Pacific", but while it is still possible to
have a greazt time in Lahaina on Halloween, the city is no longer going out of
their way to encourage Halloween night revelers because of problems in past
years with issues such as underage drinking. In 2009 no permits were issued by
the city for entertainment stages, costume contests, or vendor booths, but
Lahaina did block auto traffic on Front Street in 2009. I'll keep watching for
announcements about 2009 Lahaina Halloween night activities.
Pride of Maui Halloween Costume Cruise
(October 31, 2009)
This Halloween night cruise out of South Maui's Maalaea Harbor departs at 5:00
p.m. and it drops passengers off at Lahaina Harbor at 6:30 p.m. for that town's
famous Halloween festivities. The cruise departs from Lahaina at 9:30 p.m. and
arrives back in Maalaea at about 11:00 p.m. The cruise includes cocktails live
guitar music, and an on-board dinner featuring grilled ribs, roast chicken
breast, salad vegetables, and desserts, For more information visit the Pride of
Maui Web site
Halloween
Events at Mauid Shopping Malls
Large shopping malls and smaller shopping centers often host Halloween
trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities. You can find out if any
Maui Shopping Centers
will have special Halloween events by viewing the events page on their official
Web sites.
Pre-Halloween Local Style Ghost Stories
(October 22-24, 2009)
Three gifted storytellers, including the author of "Oahu Cemetery Burial Ground
and Historic Site", will present storytelling sessions October 22-24, 2009
featuring scary stories and tales of the supernatural. The presentations will
take place in three different locations,: The Honokaa People's Theater, Akiko's
Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, and Nani's Taro Patch in Kohala. For more
information about all three events see the announcement on the
Akiki's B&B Calendar
Kailua-Kona
"Thriller" Halloween Block Party
(October 31, 2009)
There will be a Halloween night block party on the Alii Drive waterfront
business district of Kailua-Kona Town. The party will take place from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 midnight on Saturday, October 31, 2009 and it will feature three stages
of live entertainment, a hair show, costume contests, and more then 200 local
vendors.
"Frankenstein
Follies" Halloween Musical
(October 23-31, 2009)
There will be a Halloween musical stage show called the "Frankenstein Follies"
in Kailua-Kona on the two Friday evenings before Halloween, on Sunday afternoon,
October 25, and in the afternoon on Halloween itself, Saturday, October 31,
2009. The show will feature Broadway show songs performed by children and young
adults age 8 to 18 who encounter ghouls witches, skeletons, and a teenage
werewolf while singing songs such as "I Feel Pretty", "Sunrise Sunset",
"Tomorrow", "Monster Mash", and more. Directed by Robb Dahlke and Francine
Alexander. The performances will take place at The Lutheran Church of the Holy
Trinity at 77-165 Lako Street. For more information call 808-322-2394. For more
information search for "Follies" in the PDF version of the
September 2009 Trinity Times.
Trick or Treat
Through Old Pahoa Town
(October 31, 2009)
The Mainstreet Pahoa Association and local businesses will present a special
event for children on Halloween night called "Trick or Treat Through Old Pahoa
Town. The event is part of Pahoa Town's centennial celebration. Candy and other
treats will be provided to kids trick or treating on Pahoa Village Road between
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Motorists, please use caution when driving through Pahoa town on Halloween.
Queen's Marketplace Halloween Activities
(October 31, 2009)
The Queen's Marketplace on the grounds of the Waikoloa Resort will host a
Halloween event on Halloween Night, Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. The event will include non-stop live entertainment, trick or treating
for kids, a costume contest for the best dressed child and the best dressed
family, and a pumping carving contest featuring jack-o-lanterns carved by
Queen's Marketplace merchants and other resort staff.
Halloween High Steppin', with three rooms of music, costume contest and performance by Eddie Bo, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki hotel; $30*. 923-1234.
Shock House
Shock House is said to be the scariest
haunted house on Hawaii. It has 10 horror filled rooms including a vertigo
asylum, a "Saw" room, and a clown room. No matter what your fears are, you're
sure to find them here. Tickets are $7.50 and Shock House will run Friday,
October 31st and Saturday, November 1st at the Neil
Blaisdell center.
Haunted Lagoon Canoe Ride
The Polynesian Cultural Center
is hosting a twilight canoe ride through the center for those who want to shake
up their Halloween a bit. There will be two versions of the canoe ride; a child
friendly one and a more frightening one for those who can handle it. The canoe
ride will run from October 24th to October 31st from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for adults 16 and older, and $5.00 for children
ages 5-15 years. Annual Passes are available.
Haunted Hay Ride
Gunstock Ranch is ready to
give you a good scare with their haunted hay ride. It will run from October 27th
through October 31st from 7 to 10 p.m. The hay ride costs $5.00 per
person. Food can be bought at the ranch and you can even watch a movie while you
wait for your turn. This ride can be scary for young visitors so parental
discretion is advised.
Tours
"Orbs of Oahu" Graveyard Shift Tour
Come join this four hour tour
on Halloween night from 11:15p.m. to 4a.m. in the morning. Be prepared to be
taken to some of the most haunted spots on the island, including Morgan's
Corner. This is an adults only tour and is limited to 34 people. It picks up in
Waikiki and is $66.00. A t-shirt is included in the price.
Spookapalooza Train Ride
This spooky train ride takes
place on October 31st and November 1st, as it goes through
old Ewa. There will be stories and a snack bar. Ride times are 7:00p.m.,
7:45p.m., 8:30p.m., and 9:15p.m. and it costs $5:00 per person to get on board.
The Hilo Community Players
bring a beloved cult classic to life this Halloween.
'The Rocky Horror Show,' has been a Halloween staple since it premiered in
London in 1973. The show is a spoof of the late night picture shows that
were popular in movie theaters
Show is Oct. 30 in Waimea
at the Parker School Theater. All show times are at 7:30 pm. A special midnight
showing Oct. 31 will take place at the Naniloa Crown Room.
Ghost Ship, Halloween Night, Oct. 31th
Master Storyteller Jeff Gere (winner of the "Oracle Award for Storytelling Service ") hosts our 5th annual Wild Dolphin Foundation "Ghost Ship" fundraiser. Three hours of true, local, supernatural tales rooted in Hawaiian culture and other chilling stories, mixing humor with horror - on the water - in the dark.
Set sail into the sunset at 5:30 for three hours of "chicken skin" goose-bump experiences, non-alcoholic drinks (BYO witch's brew), and heavy pupus included. $99 per person.
Want to do something even scarier? After the charter, join a group of us up the Makaha Golf Resort, spending the night in the haunted wing. If interested in the overnighter, contact us at Reservations@SailHawaii.com, if you dare.
Join Hilton Waikoloa Village for a spooky Halloween celebration. Enter the costume contest or get a fright in the haunted house. Fun games with prizes, benefit silent auction, face painting, cookie decorating, and more. Proceeds benefit Na Lima Hana, Hilton Waikoloa Village’s community service committee. Open to the public. For more information call 808-886-1234, extension 1202.
