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🎃 Leeward Community Church and The Children's House to Host 'Trunk or Treat' at Pearl City High School

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Leeward Community Church and The Children's House to Host 'Trunk or Treat' at Pearl City High School

Looking for a safe and fun Halloween event for the whole family? Leeward Community Church and The Children's House are teaming up to host a "Trunk or Treat" celebration this Sunday, October 27, at Pearl City High School.

The event will run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and promises to be filled with fun, costumes, and candy for children of all ages.

No prior registration is required—just bring your kids dressed in their favorite costumes and get ready for an afternoon of treats and entertainment.

This community event offers a great opportunity for families to enjoy a festive atmosphere in a safe and welcoming environment.

Keiki Kingdom Grand Opening at Pearlridge: Family Fun and Tech Adventures Await

Today, October 26, Pearlridge Center will celebrate the grand opening of Keiki Kingdom's second location, offering a day full of family fun and adventure. Keiki Kingdom is not just a regular indoor playground but a place designed to strengthen family bonds, combining fitness and fun in an immersive, high-tech environment.

Upon entering, visitors receive grip socks for safe play, as the two-story facility is filled with engaging, interactive activities. The first floor caters to younger children, from elementary to middle school age, while the upper level is geared toward older kids, teens, and even adults. Peter Wang, the CEO and co-owner of Keiki Kingdom, emphasizes that the playground encourages parents to join in on the fun. "It's all about family bonding here. Parents and adults can participate alongside their children in our jungle gyms, trampolines, and more."

Keiki Kingdom’s second location also introduces several unique features never before seen in the U.S. The playground offers a Mario-themed indoor obstacle course, where players can race through an interactive adventure, and augmented reality (AR) games, including a trampoline-based AR experience and interactive shooting games.

Health and safety are paramount at Keiki Kingdom, with strict sanitation protocols in place. Staff carry spray bottles of sanitizer to clean toys and surfaces immediately after use, and a professional cleaning company uses hospital-grade sanitizers to ensure the playground remains safe for all visitors.

The first Keiki Kingdom location opened in Makiki, and now with the success of their second venue at Pearlridge, the company is exploring expansion to the neighbor islands and even potential franchises on the mainland.

The grand opening at Pearlridge Center runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering a full day for families to explore both levels of this dynamic play space.

Community:

Pearl Harbor Bike Path Clean-Up - Saturday, October 26th, from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, near the Pearl City Community Church.

Happy Paws Ohana Fundraiser - dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for $20. Proceeds support feeding and caring for rescued animals. Donuts can be picked up on October 26th at Manana Community Park, with pre-payment via Venmo @Happypawsohana or Cash App $Happypawsohana.

Hot Rods, Classic Cars, & Cruz Night with Bleizn’ FX - Come down and talk to the owners of these amazing cars and admire their incredible car builds! Saturday, October 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Pearlridge Center Wai Makai, fourth level parking lot above the Nehu Market food court.

Food:

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market: October 26 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Featuring some 30 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and freshly made treats including oven-fresh breads and other baked goods.

Village Market at Pearlridge: October 26 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Indulge in a variety of food trucks, browse through craft and retail vendors, and have fun with your friends and family! The Village Market features ample seating and live musical entertainment. Don't forget to visit the beer garden featuring signature spirits and cocktails!

Crafts:

Crimping Bracelet - Learn the basics for making beaded bracelets with beading wire and crimp beads. Oct 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm Learn more

Crochet Market Bag - Learn how to make a crochet market bag. Must know at least how to chain, single crochet, and half-double crochet. Oct 30 from 10:30am-12:30pm Learn more

Basic Hand Lettering - Workshop with tips to take your hand lettering to the next step. Oct 30 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Learn more

Entertainment:

UH Manoa Orchestra Performance - Share in the sounds of the beautiful string instruments of the UH Manoa Orchestra as they perform a medley of pieces on Sunday, October 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Mauka Center Court of Pearlridge Center.

Halloween:

Nightmare on Midway Street (Kapolei Event Center)
Dates: October 25-26, & 31 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
A haunted house experience offering a blend of scares and fun in Kapolei. Perfect for those who love thrills, this haunted house is sure to give you chills

Haunted Plantation
Dates: October 25-27, & 31 from 7:00pm-11:00pm
Experience one of Hawaii's scariest haunted attractions at the historic Waipahu Plantation Village, where actors and terrifying scenes come to life. Book here

Trunk & Treat Trick-O-Treating (Mililani YMCA) - Enjoy a safe and fun-filled Halloween celebration with costume contests, food trucks, and more. Purchase an activity stamp card for exciting games, arts & crafts, a haunted house, and inflatable attractions on October 26 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Register here

Halloween Costume Party at KIHA Public Skate
Date: October 26, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A family-friendly roller skating party where costumes are encouraged, along with music and Halloween-themed fun.

Mililani Shopping Center Minion Halloween
Date: October 26, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This Minion-themed event invites kids to trick-or-treat, participate in a costume contest, and enjoy themed crafts such as decorating minion masks​

Keiki Halloween Costume Contest (Chuck E. Cheese) - This event is free and open to kids of all ages, with prizes for categories like "Most Original," "Scariest," and "Best Parent & Child" costumes. Registration and judging will take place on October 26 from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM, followed by a parade led by Stevo the Clown at 10:00 AM to enjoy Trick-or-Treating with local merchants!

Halloween Fun Day at Barber's Point Stables - Featuring a costume contest and trick-or-treating starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 26, followed by mounted games at 11:00 AM. Gates will open at 7:30 AM, with registration beginning at 8:30 AM. For more information and registration, contact [email protected].

Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (Kapolei)
Dates: October 26-27 from 8:30pm-5:00pm
This beloved annual event features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, local food vendors, and more. Families can pick their own pumpkins and enjoy farm activities.

Halloween Trick Or Treat at Town Center of Mililani
Date: October 27, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dress up your keiki in their favorite costumes and join us for a frightfully fun day of trick-or-treating. Enjoy holiday face painting and spin our prize wheel for a chance to win fang-tastic prizes!

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace Fall Festival: Enjoy a festive pumpkin patch display, shop from local crafters and vendors, let the keiki enjoy trick-or-treating, and have fun with outdoor games. Grab a bite from food trucks and soak in the fall vibes in Sections 8B-9B. October 27th from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Leeward Community Church and The Children's House are holding a "Trunk or Treat" event at Pearl City High School on Sunday, October 27, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are invited to come in costume and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. No registration is needed.

OSHi Fall Festival - Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aiea will hold a free Fall Festival on October 27th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The community event will include caricatures, balloon twisting, a bounce house, and delicious food. Attendees are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes and enjoy a fun-filled evening with family and friends. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

Haunted House & Family Fun Night at Mililani Middle School, Oct. 27-28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be more than 40 family fun activities, including carnival style games, prizes, inflatables, “make and take” projects and food booths.

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