Halloween haunts continue Oct. 26 around the Big Island

Haunting holiday happenings continue around the Big Island today and tonight with more Halloween festivities.

There’s trails that will scare your socks off and plenty of family fun to be had at pumpkin patches and fall fests. Even the residents of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo are getting into the spooky spirit.

Check out all the frightfully festive events below.

• The Haunted Trail: Chapter 24 — Hide N Seek
  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26-31, 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.
• ‘Ohana Pumpkin Patch
  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26-31, 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 adults games and plenty of tasty treats and island favorites to enjoy all day long. For more info: www.nanimaugardens.com
• 4th annual Volcano Art Center Spooky Trail featuring the Creepy Carnival
  4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano
  Your adventure along this frightfully friendly frolic begins with a tour of the Halloween Village, then your tour ghoul lures you into the Haunted Forest. Bring your own flashlight and wear your favorite Halloween costume. Cost: $5 per person (at least one adult per family); free for children 5 years old and younger. Tickets can be purchased in advance, but walk-ins are welcome. More info: https://volcanoartcenter.org/vac-spooky-trail-is-back-october-25th-26th/
• Mālamalama Waldorf School Halloween Trail
  Through 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Mālamalama Waldorf School, Hawaiian Paradise Park
  Come enjoy an interactive trail, where children will follow the adventures of Gideon the Brave Gnome through a magical forest of wonders. Keiki will collect treasures along the way to take home. Costumes are encouraged. Children 10 years old and younger will take the adventure through 4 p.m., with middle-schoolers jouneying from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will also be trail prizes, food and a bake sale available. Cost: $8.
• Pa‘ani Ranch Fall Fest
  Through 5 p.m. Oct. 26, Pa’ani Ranch, Mountain View
  Pumpkin patch, horse rides, farm animal experience, inflatables, food vendors and much more. Come be part of the fun. For more info: www.paaniranchllc.com
• Halloween Punk Rock Show
  6 p.m. Oct. 26, Hilo Town Market, Hilo
  All ages are welcome to this show featuring SoCal Ramones tribute band The Rockaways as they return to Hilo for an epic Halloween bash with special guests El Misfits, Kauz of Affliction playing a punk/goth covers set, STD, Jamie Bridges also known as Acouhaoles, Luccianna Magnifica, puls vending by Cleo Violet and more. Wear your sickest costume for a chance to win a cash prize. Cost: $15.
• The Living Dead Haunted House
  6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26-28, Hilo High School Auditorium, Hilo
  The students of the Hilo High School Performing Arts Scaring Center welcome all banshees and ghouls to a truly terrifying experience. They’ve worked hard to show you such shocking sights, from zombies, skeletons and … weird little guys, so don’t waste any time. Come down this weekend to see for yourself. All proceeds go to a good claws! The event uses flashing lights, fog and loud noises, and part of the walking path involves a stairway. Cost: $5.
• Night Boo Barn & Pumpkin Patch
  6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Pa‘ani Ranch, Mountain View
  Annual haunted music, food and animal experience. Join us if you dare. Cost: $15; keiki 2 years old and younger free. For more info: www.paaniranchllc.com
• The Haunted Palace — “Stage Fright”
  7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26, Palace Theater, Hilo
  Ready for a scare? This immersive walk-through experience features 10 bone-chilling settings with ghastly sights and terrible frights. This year’s theme is “Stage Fright.” Do you dare step into the spotlight? Might not be appropriate for small children. Cost: $20 general admission in advance, $25 at the door, $10 “Hana Hou” tickets; if you want to go through again, show your wristband at entry to get a discounted price. More info: https://hilopalace.com/hpt_event/the-haunted-palace-stage-fright/
• Halloween Week at Big Island Meadery — Board Game Day
  Through 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Big Island Meadery, WH Shipman Business Park, Kea‘au
  Bring your board games, friends and dress up to celebrate Halloween and the meadery’s first year in business with all the shenanigans. Big Island Smoke House will be there to provide some mouthwatering food to go with all the fun.
• 2nd annual Boo at the Zoo
  3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, Hilo
  Trick-or-treaters and their ‘ohana can look forward to treats, animal tours, story time, food vendors, face painting, a keiki costume contest and more. Cash-only event. Friends of the Panaʻewa Zoo will sell trick-or-treat bags for $1, which will be required to receive treats. Proceeds will enhance the zoo and exhibits.
• Vizion 2020 Dance Party — Halloween Costume Contest
  5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Island of Hawai‘i YMCA, 300 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
  Fun, dancing, prizes! Costumes highly encouraged. Costume contest at 6 p.m., dancing begins at 7 p.m. Cost: $25 at the door; cash sales only. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Proceeds benefit YMCA Family Visitation Center. Must be 21 years old or older to attend.
• 10th annual Haunted Halloween Maze and Keiki Scavenger Hunt
  6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Botanical World Adventures, Hakalau
  Thrill seekers age 13 and older can once again venture through a football-field-sized hedge maze filled with monsters, ghosts and other scary creatures during the Haunted Halloween Maze. Be prepared to scream! Then, children will embark on a “spooktacular” quest, searching for hidden treasures throughout the park on the Keiki Scavenger Hunt, with winners receiving prizes and everyone enjoying free Halloween treats. Cost for the maze: $5 for adults, $3 for children; reservations can be made online. Keiki ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more info: www.botanicalworld.com
• Halloween Dance
  7 p.m. to pau Oct. 26, Hawaiian Shores Community Center/Stables, Hawaiian Shores
  Free. Costumes optional, but there will be a costume contest. Great music. Bring your own beverages. Light snacks provided. Sponsored by the Hawaiian Shores Community Events and Activities Committee.
• Candy Crawl
  4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 (registration now open), 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 have a ticket; only children need to be registered to participate. need tickets to participate. For more info: www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.

Big Island Now news reporter Nathan Christophel contributed to this story.