With so many events happening, Halloween 2024 on Big Island sure to be a scream

All Hallow’s Eve — when ghouls, goblins and all sorts of creatures come out to play — is now only a few short hours away.

Big Island celebrations are so plentiful with the 2024 Halloween theme, there’s enough for everyone alive and even the living dead to do it’s sure to be a scream.

So we won’t make you waiting any longer than necessary to find out what frightfully fun festivities await. Read on, brave and courageous souls, to learn what haunts might be where you find your fate.

Here are the Halloween event listings for Oct. 30-31.

Fun for Keiki, Families and Everyone

• The Great Escape with the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum
  Oct. 30-31, Kings’ Shops, Waikōloa
  Challenge your wits with spooky quizzes and puzzles created by the Hawai’i Keiki Museum. Adventurers can sign up at the museum and embark on a quest throughout the shops, competing for prizes and a $150 giveaway. It’s a boo-nanza of brain-teasing fun for all ages. For more info: www.kingsshops.com or follow Kings’ Shops on social media.
• Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  Oct. 30-31, Kings’ Shops, Waikōloa
  Enjoy a gourd-geous display of creativity as retailers showcase their decorated pumpkins. Vote for your favorites, and three lucky voters will win $150, $75 and $50 gift cards. Voting ends at 8 p.m. Halloween night. Winners will be announced via Kings’ Shops social media. For more info: www.kingsshops.com or follow Kings’ Shops on social media.
• YMCA’s Trunk-or-Treat & Free Zumba Event
  Through 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Island of Hawai‘i YMCA, Hilo
  The public is invited to the Y to find some treats and more during this spirited event that will feature Zumba with Maryline at 5:30 p.m. and prizes for best decorated trunk. Costumes encouraged. Come down and be part of the frighfully festive fun.
• 4th annual Trunk-or-Treat Hui
  5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Maku‘u Farmers Market, Pāhoa
  This event is sure to have its fair share of tasty treats and tons of fun for the keiki with participation from ‘ohana, organizations, Instagram influencers, businesses and others. For more info: Call 808-896-5537.
• Halloween Week at Big Island Meadery — Costume Party
  10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Big Island Meadery, WH Shipman Business Park, Kea‘au
  It’s Halloween Day, so come in costume, of course. There will be a bloody fondue fountain, keiki giveaways and other spooky treats, plus the meadery continues to celebrate its first year business anniversary with all the shenanigans.
• Keiki Storytime Costume Party
  11 a.m. Oct. 31, Nāʻālehu Public Library, Nāʻālehu
  This Halloween Day storytime event will feature stories about costumes and participants will sing songs and make a craft. Special guest Mr. Kneel will also present his Hip Hop for Families. Come in costume for a special goodie bag. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Keiki younger than 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• ‘Ohana Pumpkin Patch
  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31, Nani Mau Gardens, Hilo
  Bring the entire ‘ohana for a magical day of autumn fun and the perfect family friendly Halloween adventure. There’s pumpkins galore, fun Halloween inflatables, free keiki and adult games and plenty of tasty treats and island favorites to enjoy all day long. For more info: www.nanimaugardens.com.
• Trick or Treating & Golden Tickets
  2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Kings’ Shops, Waikōloa
  Families can embark on a Trick or Treat adventure with 15 candy stops across Kings’ Shops. Each stop has hidden golden tickets that can be redeemed for prizes at Sugar Coast Candy. One lucky participant will win a $100 gift card. Guests can sign up for this fa-boo-lous activity at Center Stage, where the adventure begins. For more info: www.kingsshops.com or follow Kings’ Shops on social media.
• Candy Crawl
  4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona
  This family-friendly event features trick-or-treating, live entertainment and free activities including balloon twisting, glitter tattoos and a bounce house. Check in at the courtyard. Each child must be registered to participate. For more info: www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.
• Spooktacular Photos
  4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Precious Encounters Photography, Hilo
  Stop by the studio in Suite 102 at 58 Kino‘ole St. with your dressed up ghouls and goblins for a complimentary digital picture so you can always remember the fun of Halloween 2024.
• Halloween at Volcano Golf Course
  4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Volcano Golf Course, Volcano
  Join the golf course and Volcano Winery for trunk-or-treating, food, spooky games and more. Free and open to the public. For more info: www.volcanogc.com or www.volcanowinery.com or call 808-319-4745 or 808-967-7772.
• HalloQueen Trick-or-Treating
  4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Queens’ Marketplace, Waikōloa
  This fang-tastic free, family friendly event will be bursting with goodies and ghoulish fun. Stroll through the marketplace, stop by participating booths and merchants for sweet treats and dive into spooky activities including face painting, graveyard games and balloon artistry. Don’t you dare miss the jaw-dropping magic show by the one and only Alexander D’mazing at 5 p.m. in the Coronation Pavilion. It’s bound to be spellbinding.
• Halloween Keiki Trick-or-Treating
  5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Hawaiian Paradise Park
  Costumed keiki are invited to Paradise Drive and 31st Avenue to collect tasty treats — or maybe get a few tricks — on Halloween night. You just have to ask the question. Cost: Free.
• Gam3Escape’s annual Halloween Event
  5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Gam3Escape, Hilo
  Bring the kiddos down to grab some free candy and Pokémon BOO-ster packs during this annual event in conjunction with @tcg808marketplace. There will also be a free Pokémon pull game as well as free drawings for prizes, and @tcg808marketplace and @shaylax.ink will be there with a free coloring contest and free costume contest, plus other giveaways. There won’t be any critical fails here. Just a frightfully fun time.
• Trick-or-Treating
  5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Lua Lai Community, Waimea
  Witches, werewolves and vampires welcome. Ghouls, goblins and ghosts are fine, too. Really, any costume will do. It will be a fang-tastic Halloween that will have everyone howling with delight.
• Halloween Block Party Trunk-or-Treat
  5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Kaʻū District Gym parking lot, Pāhala
  The entire family is invited to this event that will feature goodie bags, books, safety supplies, food and kits full of science, technology, engineering and math materials. Plus, it’s Halloween, so there will be plenty of candy to be collected from the participating trunks and tents, which will also have the chance to win a decoration contest themselves. Don’t miss all the fun.
• Halloween Party
  6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Laulima Nature Center, Hilo
  Get your costumes ready. This fun-filled gathering will celebrate All Hallow’s Eve as well as native species of Hawai‘i and conservation efforts. If you join the costume contest starting at 7 p.m. you have a chance to win a $50 gift card, and every participant gets a prize. Come join the fun.
• Trick-or-Treating & Movie on the Grass
  6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Puna Kai Shopping Center, Pāhoa
  Come in costume and go shop-to-shop to get your tricks or treats. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will be playing on the grass area for those little ghosts and goblins to enjoy.
• Kurtistown Kid’s Party
  6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Kurtistown Assembly of God, Kurtistown
  Bring the entire ‘ohana out for this special celebration that promises to be full of fun, food, games and, of course, candy.

Getting More Spirited for the Adults Only

• HALLO-WINE
  2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Kings’ Shops, Waikōloa
  For those 21 and over, Kings’ Shops will host the HALLO-WINE event, a boo-zy wine-tasting experience at participating stores. For more info: www.kingsshops.com or follow Kings’ Shops on social media.
• 2nd annual Halloween Party/Potluck
  5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, ‘Iolani Street Park, Black Sands Community, Puna
  Everyone is invited to this wickedly good time. Come share a meal and pass out candy to the neighborhood keiki. Message Jessika Wilkes with any questions. Do dress to scare.
• Wine & Chocolate: A Deadly Combination
  6 p.m. Oct. 31, Puna Chocolate Co. Parlor & Cafe, Hilo
  This will be an unforgettable Hallo-Wine pairing event. Enjoy four handcrafted wines from Volcano Winery perfectly paired with Puna Chocolate’s single origin chocolates from districts around the Big Island while a Volcano Winery representative expertly guides you through the delicious experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to treat yourself on Halloween. Cost: $35; available in store and at the Puna Chocolate Co. website.
• Metallaule‘a
  6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31, Hilo Town Market, Hilo
  Come out for a bloody magical, thrashing ghoulishly delightful night with The Thrash-o-Matix, Rattlebonez and Mataleo. All ages welcome. It will be a most metal Halloween. Cost: $10 cover charge.
• Halloween Bash
  6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Hilo Town Tavern, Hilo
  Spend Halloween with Hilo Town Tavern and Saddle Road Band. Don your costume, do some dancing, have some food, get your drink on to get into the spirit of the haunting holiday. Good times are sure to be had by all. Must be 21 years old or older to attend.
• Blue Dragon Halloween Party with Green Machine
  6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Blue Dragon Tavern, Kawaihae
  Green Machine is the ultimate good time party band based out of Kona, blending classic rock, funk, soul, pop and country music covering artists such as Zeppelin, the Stones, War and more. This will be a spooktacular event that will include a costume contest with a $200 grand prize and lots of swag prizes for the runners-up. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children 12 years old and younger are free. To buy tickets online: https://www.simpletix.com/e/green-machine-halloween-party-at-blue-drag-tickets-189595.
• Pineapples Comedy Showcase & Halloween Costume Contest
  7 p.m. Oct. 30, The Thirsty Gecko Tasting Room, Kailua-Kona
  Join all your favorite comics and a special guest headliner for this Halloween party at Kona Brew’s new brewing location. Cash prizes for best costumes and comedy sets. Dress up and come laugh. Don’t miss out on the fun, along with all the tasty bites and beverages, including world famous craft beer available for purchase. For more info, including tickets: www.pineapplescomedy.com.
• The Macabre Masquerade Halloween Costume Dance
  7 to 10 p.m., Hilo Elks Lodge, Hilo
  Don’t miss this All Hallow’s Eve event where you can dance till your bones rattle. Enjoy the tunes selected in DJ Punky’s “California Mix” and let the spirit sweep you away. Parking available behind the building, off Ululani Street. Cost: $10; costume recommended.
• Halloween Party at Eunice with Average Joes
  8 p.m. Oct. 31, Eunice Lounge & Bar aka Neecey’s, Hilo
  Join four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award finalists Average Joes for a scary good time and plenty of spirited fun during this All Hallow’s Eve bash. The bar will be serving up drink specials and there will be a costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes up for grabs. Must be 21 years old or older with a valid ID to attend. Cost: $5 cover.
• Halloween Bash
  9 p.m. to 2 a.m., MyBar, Kailua-Kona
  Calling all the da best costumes for Kona’s largest costume and Halloween dance party! Dress up and come out for your chance at winning a share of $1,000 in prizes — $500 first place, $350 second place and $250 third place. Hosted by the scariest Gilly Tina. Cost: $10 entry before 10 p.m.; $20 after.

Halloween Fun at the Movies

• “Little Shop of Horrors”
  7 p.m. Oct. 30, Palace Theater, Hilo
  A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin on the silver screen at the historic Palace just in time for Halloween. Doors, box office and concession open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Cost: $10 general admission, $9 seniors, students and veterans. For more info or to buy tickets in advance: https://hilopalace.com/hpt_event/little-shop-of-horrors/.
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
  7 p.m. Oct. 31, Palace Theater, Hilo
  Come be part of the annual presentation of this cult classic and watch again as Brad and Janet’s innocence is lost as they discover the eerie mansion of transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his out-of-this-world view of the universe. Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. with classic Halloween cartoons on the silver screen. Sign up for the costume contest hosted by Lady Lily La Douce to compete for cool prizes. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place, along with Riff Raff’s Choice award. Participation kits are redeemable in the lobby the night of the event. Pre-order you kit with your online ticket and check in the night of the show. Participation kits will also be available for purchase that night. Cost: $12 general admission; $15 at the door without a costume. Participation kits $5. For more info or to purchase tickets and participation kits in advance: https://hilopalace.com/hpt_event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/.

Scare Tactics

• KTA Pūʻainakō’s 12th annual Haunted House
  5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30-31, KTA Super Stores Pūʻainakō, Hilo
  Embark on a Halloween adventure with your entire ‘ohana for some spooktacular “Great Explorations”! Cost: Free; donations of non-perishable food items accepted for The Food Basket.
• Haunted Cavern
  6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Penn UFC Gym, Hilo
  The Penn Hawai’i Youth Foundation, Exposed Roots and Lōihi Studios return for another Halloween event. Brave the depths of this dreadful den, where creatures from the underworld and darkness lurk in the abyss, if you dare. Come prepared to be scared. Enjoy carnival games, food vendors, a beer garden and live music, too.
• The Kalili’s Haunted Maze
  6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 35 Andrews Ave., Keaukaha
  Inspired by Papa Roymonty Kalili Sr., the Kalili family invites the community to join it for a spooktacular Halloween celebration while getting lost in a maze that is sure to not just get you turned around a time or two in the direction your going but also in what you might be seeing at the corner of your eye or lurking in the shadows.
• Big Island Boys Volleyball Club Haunted House
  7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 1750 Auwae Road, Hilo
  Come if you dare. Be prepared for a scare. Cost: $5.
• The Haunted Trail: Chapter 24 — Hide N Seek
  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Nani Mau Gardens, Hilo
  Tropical beauty is possessed by the dead on this terrifying trail, where a sinister doll beckons you into a twisted game of hide and seek. Do you dare to play with evil? Venture misty pathways where the restless undead roam. The chilling cries of victims echo as grotesque beasts prepare a ghastly feast. Shadows lurk with evil spirits, eager to claim another soul. Keep moving and avoid getting trapped forever … because the doll is never far behind. Will you survive the night, or become another lost soul on the trail? Daylight hours are less intense so the entire family can enjoy the trail. Nighttime is the full-scare experience and recommended only for those 18 and older, unless accompanied by a parent. There will be bright flashing lights. No running allowed. No guests with known heart conditions. All guests must sign a personal liability waiver. Cost: $5 daytime, only at the gate; $15 in advance, $20 at the gate for nighttime. For more info: www.nanimaugardens.com.
• The Phantom Farm Haunted House
  5 to 7 p.m. and spooky hour 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, East Hawai‘i Cultural Center, Hilo
  The East Hawai‘i Cultural Center Youth Arts Series is back with its 5th annual haunted house sculpture installation and fundraiser. Take a tractor out to a desolate landscape, where the veggies bite back. Spooky hour might not be appropriate for younger keiki. Cost: By donation.

Shopping Haunt

Big Island Now news reporter Nathan Christophel compiled the Halloween events listing and contributed to this story.