Halloween is always a frightful and fun time of year. Friends and families in Hawaii usually go all out. Below is a list of every haunted and fun attraction and/or event that is taking place in the Aloha State in October. Celebrate Halloween with your family by checking out some of these highly anticipated Halloween attractions and events in Hawaii. Enjoy!

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Polynesian Cultural Center’s Haunted Lagoon

6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 22; and daily (except Sundays) Oct. 24-31. Go on a haunted canoe ride (approximately 45 minutes) and you’ll experience the tragic story of “The La‘ie Lady” in search of her lost son. New this year, you’ll meet her murdered husband, back from the grave. “Not for the faint of heart,” say organizers. Tickets are $19.95 for kamaaina, $14.95 for keiki; general admission is $25/$20; “Fast Pass” also available. Reservations recommended. Call 293-3333 or visit www.HauntedLagoon.com. Family-friendly keiki canoe rides run from 6:30-7:30 p.m., offering a milder journey with a “lost warrior” who protects passengers with a mystical light staff.

Scream Team Attractions

7 p.m. to closing today, Saturday and Oct. 14-31, 805 Ala Moana Blvd. Cost: $15 per attraction, $25 for both; or purchase in advance for $10/$15 at www.screamteam.eventbrite.com. For details, visit www.scream808.com.
» Hollywood House of Horror, featuring slasher-movie favorites Jason, Freddy, Leather Face, Michael Myers and others
»Twisted Fun House, a gruesome stroll through an abandoned fun house filled with clowns
»Family Fun Zone: Since both attractions are not recommended for young children, there will be a special area with games, face painting, treats and food vendors.

Nightmares Live Haunted Attraction

7 p.m.-midnight today, Saturday and Oct. 14-31, Dole Cannery, 801 Dillingham Blvd. Ticket sales from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Cost: $13, or $20 for Fast Pass. Check out Twitter @nightmareslive or www.hauntedhousehawaii.com or www.facebook.com/nightmareslivehawaii.

Haunted Hawaiian Nights Trolley Tour

6:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31; begins at Nordstrom’s trolley depot at Ala Moana Center. Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui shares Hawaiian ghost stories and tales of old Hawaii on a ride where “paranormal becomes the norm.” For ages 15 and older. Cost: $35. For reservations, call 593-7676 or 591-2561; or visit www.waikikitrolley.com/haunted-hawaiian-nights.

Terror Town

6-11 p.m. Oct. 14-16, 21-23, 28-31, Kapolei Airsoft, 1832 Cowpens St., Kalaeloa. Stroll through a haunted town’s Horrific Hospital, Gory Grocery Store, Jumpy Jailhouse and Murderous Mortuary. Not recommended for ages 8 and under. (A free family-friendly area with keiki games and Ghoulish Grindz will be available.) Cost: $15; text “Terror” to 99000 for a special promotion. Call 682-5151 or visit www.terrortownhawaii.com.

Silent Nightmare Haunted House

7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 at 91-115 Pahau Place, West Loch Estates, Ewa. For all ages. Cost: $4.

Haunted Plantation

7-11:30 p.m. (rain or shine), Oct. 14-15, 21-23, 28-31, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. Cost: $10, $15 for Fast Pass. Not for under age 13, pregnant women or people with heart conditions; ages 16 and under require adult supervision. Visit www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com or www.facebook.com/hauntedplantation.

The Asylum

6-10 p.m., Oct. 21-22, Kalaheo High School. This event is a Project Grad 2012 benefit. Cost: $5. Call 779-7400.

Dole Plantation’s Haunted Maze

6-10 p.m. (rain or shine) Oct. 21-31, 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa. The world’s largest maze transforms into a haunted version as a fundraiser for Leilehua and Waialua high schools. Cost: $15, free for under 4. Pre-sale tickets recommended; limited quantity available at the door. Call 927-0837 or 220-6924, email lancemoana@yahoo.com, or visit www.DolePlantation.com.

Haunted Garage

Oct. 27-31 nightly at The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Check out this “artistically terrifying world-class attraction” with the transformation of an entire gallery and performance space into rooms such as Gallery of Horrors, Starving Artists Attack!, Sad Clown/Psycho Clown and Wicked Witches of Shakespeare. For details, call 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

Special Education Center of Hawaii’s Haunted House

6-9 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Ewa Beach Community Center, Ewa Pointe Marketplace, 91-1001 Kaimalie St. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students, free for 5 and under. Young keiki can enjoy “less scary” interactive activities in a separate area. Call 734-0233 or visit www.secoh.org.

Spookapalooza Train Rides

Listen to ghost stories while traveling through darkness, Oct. 28-29, Hawaiian Railway Society, 91-1001 Renton Road, Ewa Beach. Rides begin 7, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Check-in 20 minutes prior to departure time or risk losing your seat. Cost: $5 (cash only); for ages 3 and older. Reservations required. Call 681-5461 or email rides@hawaiianrailway.com.

Haunted Stadium at the Aloha Stadium

6-11 p.m. Oct. 28; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Hospitality Room. Highly interactive maze with a graveyard, mad scientist room, horror movie scenes and more; presented by Hawaiian Island Ghost Hunters team. Not recommended for younger keiki. Cost:$15, $12 pre-sale. Visit the Swap Meet & Marketplace during October, save your stub and receive admission discounts of $2.50 (day) or $1 (night). Nonprofit groups and organizations may inquire about fundraising opportunities, such as receiving $2.50 from each pre-sale ticket. Call 483-7133 or email Samantha.L.Spain@hawaii.gov.

Spookilau with Spooky Kine Investigations

6-9 p.m. Oct. 29, Mission Houses Museum, 553 S. King St. Join real ghost hunters on a journey as they share their equipment, techniques and stories inside the historical site and nearby cemetery. Also features a presentation by Thomas Woods and discussion on Hawaii’s supernatural with Joe Punohu. Cost: $10. Visit www.missionhouses.org.Zombie Pub Crawl: 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Chinatown bars. Begins at Bambu Two (1144 Bethel St.) and ends at 10:30 p.m. at The Venue, followed by a “Zombie Bash” featuring costume contest and music by Blue Ribbons and Go Jimmy Go! through 2 a.m. Arrive early to get your makeup done between 5-7 p.m. for a fee or make an appointment. Tickets: $13, $10 pre-sale (available at www.vitalculture.com/hawaiizombiecrawl). For details, visit www.hawaiizombiecrawl.com.

Second Annual Miss Vamp Hawaii 2011 Pageant

7 p.m. Oct. 15, Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. Vampire beauty pageant and performance by Tzana Saldania presented by Camera Obscura and DJNocturnaandlana. No keiki under 4 years. Cost: $28, $38, charge by phone 528-0506 or buy online at hawaiitheatre.com. Info: www.djnocturna.com.

Hallowbaloo Music and Arts Festival

Four nights of spirited sounds and masquerade mayhem, Oct. 27-30. For tickets and info, visit http://hallowbaloo2011.eventbrite.com or www.hallowbaloo.com
» Electronica Pre-party, 9 p.m. Oct. 27, NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St. featuring BATHS, Lapwing and DJ Packo. For ages 19 and older.
» Kickoff concert, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace, with Warpaint, Paper Diamond, Clones of the Queen and Kalalea Fire.
» Street Festival & Club Hallowbaloo, 5 p.m. Oct. 29, Honolulu Arts District, downtown featuring performances on six outdoor stages and in eight bars and clubs, with costume contest and more. Free
»Kanikapila, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30, Kaimana Beach. All-ages event with entertainment by Guy Cruz with Marc Pearlman and Medicine for the People. Free.

Second Annual Bachata Vacation Hawaii Halloween Festival 2011 

Oct. 27-30, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. Workshops, bachata picnic, bikini contest, Halloween costume party and contest, dancing until 4 a.m. and more. For tickets and details, visit www.bachatavacation.com.

Halloween Rock Party

Hard Rock Cafe, 280 Beach Walk Ave., Waikiki. Both events begin 10 p.m. and feature contests for best, scariest and celebrity costumes. Cost: $10 per night. Call 955-7383 or visit www.hardrock.com/honolulu
»Part 1: Oct. 28. Performances by Friends of Adam, ANYGIVENCHANCE and DJ Monkey
»Part 2: Oct. 31. Party with Deadbeats, White Jacket and DJ Monkey.

Haunted Musical Costume Contest & Fashion Show

6-8 p.m. Oct. 28, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Center Court. Features music by Arsenio the Band, fashion show and costume contest. Free. Call 382-9495.

Halloween ’80s “North Shore” Party in Town

6-11 p.m. Oct. 29, Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St., Honolulu. Come dressed as a character from the ’80s movie “North Shore” or in general “’80s style.” Prizes awarded for best costumes, best impersonations and raffles. Fundraiser for Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii. Cost: $15, or $10 pre-sale. Visit www.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org.

The Beat Presents Disguise

A Halloween Party: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29, Pagoda Hotel, C’est Si Bon Ballroom; doors open 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a night of live music from the ’70s, ’80s and more featuring Go Commando, Nuvo and Funkshun. Cost: $45, $40 pre-sale. Call 864-7718 or email suzishimada@hotmail.com.

Haunted Wonderland featuring Lil Jon

6 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 29, Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Six stages and concert sound systems, with guests Treasure Fingers and Ross FM. For ages 18 and older. Tickets: $40 pre-sale or $75 VIP (must be 21 or older, no waiting in line, full bar and four free drink tickets). No masks or painted faces allowed. Call 674-9283 or visit hawaii.mywetnwild.com.

Devil’s Cut: Halloween Bash

5 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31, Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave. Two live bands, DJs and giveaways, with free three-hour valet parking. Cover charge: $5 from 8:30 p.m., $10 after 10 p.m. For free VIP pass for two, visit www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261648537203224. Call 923-8454 or visit www.tikisgrill.com.

Latino Hallowino

7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Outrigger Hotel, SOS Main Showroom, Waikiki. Features Rolando Sanchez and his Latino Hallowino All Star Band, with a costume party and contest, dancing. Cost: $10. Discounted validated parking at Ohana East Hotel. Call 923-SHOW (7469).

Aloun Farms’ Ninth Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Pick your own pumpkin and Ewa sweet corn, and enjoy tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm-style food, picture booths, games and more. Receive a free minipumpkin or colorful gourd in exchange for Hawaii Foodbank donation. Cost: $1; free for ages 2 and under. Cash only. Call 677-9516, ext. 14; or visit www.alounfarms.com.

Waimanalo Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends, Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. (across from beach park). Spend a day at the farm and enjoy educational tours, hayrides, games, food and shave ice. Cost: $6 for all activities or pay as you go. Call 306-4381.

Skeleton Craft

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24, Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Blvd. Recycle-art project uses plastic milk gallon containers (provided). Bring craft scissors and hole punch. Fee: $10, plus garden admission. Reservations required. Call 522-7064.

Pumpkin Carving Festival

Oct. 22, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Seatings at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Watch master sculptor Ed “Pumpkin Ed” Moody as he carves two 1,000-pound pumpkins. While there, check out the Safeway Pumpkin Patch filled with pumpkins carved by chefs, master carvers and local celebrities. Cost: $30 for Package A (one pumpkin, carving kit, gloves and stencils); $55 for Package B (two pumpkins, two kits, gloves and stencils). To register, call 591-7700 or visit www.pumpkincarving­festival.org.

Spooky Fun House

5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Kalihi Valley District Park. For ages 12 and under. Free. Call 832-7811.

Costume Contest and Haunted House

6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Kalihi Uka Elementary School. Free, for all ages. Call 832-7807.

Treats and Tails

5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Honolulu Zoo. Halloween tour with treats along the way. Cost: $16 for adults, $12 for ages 3 to 12; or $14/$10 for members. Call 971-7195 or visit www.honoluluzoo.org.

Kaimuki Costume Contest

6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Kaimuki Community Park. Registration starts 6 p.m.; categories are cutest, spookiest and judges’ choice for three age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 12, and family/group. Free. Call 733-7350.

Halawa Complex Costume Contest

7 p.m. Oct. 28, Halawa District Park. Registration starts 6:30 p.m.; categories for ages 2 and under, ages 3 to 4, and grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-6. “Trick or Treat Lane” to follow for participants. Free. Call 483-7850.

Ohana Magic, Live! Halloween Show

7 p.m. Oct. 28, Koolau Magic Theatre, Koolau Shopping Center; doors open 6:30 p.m. Magical performances and free balloon animals for keiki. Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for ages 11 and under; $2 discount on pre-sale tickets by phone. Call 239-6711 or visit http://koolaumagic­theatre.com.

Kaimuki Kanikapila

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 along Waialae Avenue (between Koko Head and 11th avenues) and Kaimuki Community Park. Come in costume to this Halloween-themed event showcasing Kaimuki’s shops and eateries, with arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Visit www. CelebrateKaimuki.com.

Salt Lake Shopping Center’s Halloween Celebration Goes Hollywood

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Fish in the “Pirates of Salt Lake” booth; take photos in a village of “little blue cartoon characters” and ride in a Cinderella horse and carriage; held in conjunction with mall trick-or-treating. Call 735-8822.

Trunk or Treat

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29, Children’s Discovery Center entrance, 111 Ohe St. “Spooktacular” day of creepy crafts and goodies from members of the Aloha Mustang and Shelby Club of Hawaii. Call 524-KIDS (5437).

Lanikai PTSA’s 21st annual Fall Fest and Haunted House

4-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Lanikai Elementary School, 140 Alala Road, Kailua. Enjoy keiki carnival rides, games, rock-climbing wall, bouncers and more; some require a small fee. Tickets for haunted house (not recommended for ages 5 and under) are $6 for students, $8 for adults.

Halloween at Hawaii Kai Towne Center

5-8 p.m. Oct. 29, 333 Keahole St. Free caricature drawings, professional photography, balloon twists, in-store trick-or-treating and free reusable bags to the first 250 participants. Register for keiki and pet costume contests from 4 to 4:45 p.m. To enter the pumpkin-carving contest, submit your carved creation by 5 p.m. for judging. For details, visit www.hawaiikai­townecenter.com or “like” the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Hawaiikaitownecenter; or Twitter @HawaiiKaiTwnCtr.

Halloween Costume Parade

6 p.m. Oct. 29, Market City Shopping Center, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. Free photo-taking followed by guided trick-or-treating parade for costumed keiki throughout the center beginning 6:30 p.m. Call 734-0282.

Ghoulish Halloween Fun at Royal Hawaiian Center

3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Royal Grove (between Buildings B and C) along Kalakaua Avenue. Fun with Stevo the Clown, balloon animals, costume contest at 4 p.m., with trick-or-treating at participating merchants to follow. Call 922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiian­Center.com.

Keiki Costume Ball

5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St.; registration deadline is Oct. 14. Games, arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, pizza and ice cream, and appearances by Lani Moo and Curious George. Cost: $16, $10 for members. Call 524-KIDS (5437).

Kapolei Shopping Center and Marketplace

5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 590 Farrington Highway. Fun activities and a pumpkin patch where keiki can pick out and decorate free minipumpkins, while supplies last; held in conjunction with mall trick-or-treating.

Trick AND Treat at Waikele Premium Outlets

5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Mystifying performance by Dizanne, “the Magical Sorceress of Fun,” involving tricks with live critters, followed by treats from Balloon Monsoon and mall trick-or-treating at 6 p.m.

Harvest Celebration

5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King St. Games, bouncers, face painting, live entertainment, dinner and more. Free. Call 841-7022, ext. 705.

Halloween Howl Costume Dinner Buffet

5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 31, Plumeria Beach House restaurant at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. Arrive in costume for a chance to win a prize. Costume-contest entries must be in by 7 p.m.; age groups are 1 to 5 years old, 6 to 10, 11 to 16, and 17 and older; audience votes by applause. Cost: $55 adults, $27.50 for ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 739-8760.

Halloween Adventures

6 p.m. Oct. 31, Pearlridge Center. Spook-tacular performance by Chris da Clown at Uptown Center Court and free trick-or-treating to follow throughout Uptown and Downtown from 7-8 p.m.

Pa‘ina on Panana Halloween Festival

6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Mauka Lani Elementary School cafeteria, 92-1300 Panana St., Kapolei. Fun games with prizes, food and showing of the animated movie “Despicable Me.” Free. Call 888-0086.

Barnes & Noble

11 a.m. at Ala Moana story; “Bats at the Library” by Brian Lies, Tuesday; “The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!” by Troy Cummings, Oct. 18; “What Was I Scared Of?” by Dr. Seuss, Oct. 22; “The Very Best Pumpkin” by Mark Kimball Moulton, Oct. 25; “Scaredy-Cat, Splat!” by Rob Scotton, Oct. 29.

Halloween Storytime

Kaneohe Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 45-829 Kamehameha Highway. Read-alouds, storytelling through puppetry and yummy treats. For ages 5 to 8; costumes optional. Call 233-5676.

Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 239 Kuulei Road. Bring costumed keiki ages 2 to 5 for stories and a craft activity. Call 266-9911.

Howl-O-Ween Anniversary Celebration

Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 23, Pet Corner, Ward Warehouse. Along with a pet vendor expo, there will be contests for “Owner/Pet Look-Alike” at 1 p.m., “Fastest Tail Wag” at 1:30 p.m., “Best Pet Trick” at 2 p.m., and pet costumes at 3 p.m.; puppy giveaway at 4 p.m. Prizes awarded every 15 minutes, with 20 percent merchandise discount (excluding food and live animals), and $200 off puppies.

CFA Halloween Cat Show and Costume Contest

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. CFA-registered and household cats will be judged by international judges; costume contest at noon with prizes for best costume and best decorated cages. Discounted early registration until Oct. 16; regular entry deadline is Oct. 22; call 261-4354 or 531-4891. Cost: $4, $2 for seniors and children.

Windward YMCA’s Eighth Annual Hallo-Wine Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 22, Koolau Golf Club Atrium. Enjoy heavy pupu, tastings, costume contest, door prizes and music by Walt Keale. Costume optional. Cost: $70; $60 before Oct. 15; $50 for YMCA members, seniors and military. Proceeds benefit childcare programs and six area schools. Call 261-0808.

Monster Dash 5K Costumed Fun Run/Walk

8 a.m. Oct. 29, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park (rain or shine). Followed by fun fitness activities and costume contest for best cave man and cave woman. Cost: $30 if postmarked by Monday; $35 through Oct. 25 and on race day (space permitting) at 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Institute for Human Services. Visit www.ihshawaii.org.

Scarecrow Competition

A Ward Centers event open to 25 teams of three or more people. Set-up of pre-assembled scarecrows takes place from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 29. They will remain on display for public voting through Oct. 31 during mall hours in the parking lot across from Ward 16 Theatres. Winners will be based on originality, creativity and craftsmanship. To register, visit www.WardCenters.com/events.

Goodwill’s GLAM! and Ghouls Costume Contest

Accepting entries through Oct. 30. To enter, create your Halloween costume with at least one item from a Goodwill store, explain how items enhanced the “glamour or gruesomeness” of the overall costume and submit a picture to be posted at www.facebook.com/GoodwillHawaii. The person whose costume gains the most “likes” by Oct. 30 wins a year of free shopping at Goodwill. Visit www.higoodwill.org.

Pose & Go Streetside Costume Contest

7-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Ward Entertainment Center; on-site registration from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Simply sign up, pose for the judges and move on. For ages 16 and older. Three winners will be announced Nov. 1 at www.wardcenters.com.

Doris AfterDark: Masters of Horror Film Series

Through Oct. 28, Honolulu Academy of Arts Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St. Tickets: $10, $8 for members. Call 532-8700 or visit www.honoluluacademy.org

• “Blue Velvet”: 1 p.m. today, and 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
•  “The Shining”: 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday
•  “Brazil”: 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16
•  “Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis”: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19 and 21
•  “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil”: 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-27; 1 and 9 p.m. Oct. 28