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👻 Pearlridge Center Hosts Spooky Halloween Candy Crawl for Keiki

☣️ MADD and HPD Warn of Halloween Road Dangers

🌽 Halloween Fun Takes Over Wai Kai’s Thursday Farmers Market

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Pearlridge Center Hosts Spooky Halloween Candy Crawl for Keiki

Pearlridge Center is bringing back its popular Halloween Candy Crawl, a fun-filled indoor trick-or-treat event perfect for families and kids. This year promises to be even more "fa-boo-lous" than before, with children, or "keiki," invited to visit stores throughout the Mauka and Wai Makai wings to collect free candy. Along with trick-or-treating, kids can enjoy the chance to admire some spooky costumes and participate in a keiki costume contest. The event will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., making it an exciting and safe way to celebrate Halloween indoors.

MADD and HPD Warn of Halloween Road Dangers: Increased Patrols Planned

This Halloween, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) are warning parents and drivers to stay alert to the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for child pedestrians, and officials emphasize the need for adult supervision and responsible driving to prevent tragedies. In 2023, half of Oahu's traffic deaths involved alcohol or drugs. HPD plans to ramp up enforcement with additional patrols and sobriety checkpoints to keep the roads safe.

Halloween Fun Takes Over Wai Kai’s Thursday Farmers Market

Wai Kai is gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween-themed edition of its popular Thursday Farmers Market, offering a full evening of family-friendly fun. Visitors can expect an exciting lineup of activities, including trick-or-treating, a lively costume contest, and a dance party for all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Costume Contest: Starting at 4 PM, guests can sign up for the highly anticipated costume contest at the Wave Deck, with divisions for families (pets included), children (infants to 10 years old), and teens (11 to 18 years old). With only 20 spots available per category, early registration is recommended. Contest winners will receive special prizes like Wai Kai experience gift certificates and Market Bucks for spending at the Ono Grindz food area and Makeke Farmers Market. The costume contest kicks off at 7 PM.

• Monster Mash Dance Party: Guests can join in the Halloween spirit at two Monster Mash Dance sessions with DJ Vjyoukai, scheduled for 5 PM and 6 PM on the lawn.

• Crafting Fun: From 4 PM to 8 PM, visitors can unleash their creativity by building and decorating custom Halloween tote bags for $5 each (while supplies last).

• Trick-or-Treating and Festive Drinks: Children can trick-or-treat at various vendor booths throughout the market, and both kids and adults can enjoy special Halloween-themed drinks available at The Lookout.

With over 50 local vendors offering delicious food, handcrafted items, and unique gifts, this pet-friendly market promises an unforgettable Halloween evening for everyone. The event takes place on Thursday, October 31, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Wai Kai's Ono Grindz and Makeke.

Community:

Puzzle & Play Time @ Aiea Public Library - October 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Join the fun at Puzzle Time in the Children’s Section! This program, designed for toddlers through kindergarteners, encourages play, helps develop motor skills, and offers a chance to meet new friends. Each week will feature a helpful Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) tip to keep in mind while playing. Learn more

Keiki Storytime - Themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Best suited for ages 2 to 5 year olds. October 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Learn more

Arbor Day Tree Care Workshop & Tree Give-Away - The University of Hawai'i O'ahu Master Gardeners encourages you to grow a tree for food sustainability to feed family and community members. November 2 from 9am - 11am. More info

The Leeward Discovery Fair - November 2 from 9:00am-2:00pm @ Leeward Community College Campus. Fun for the whole family! LCC’s annual community fair features educational, hands-on activities, food booths, entertainment, and more. FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. Learn more

Crafts:

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

Ocean Resin Bowls at Pearl City - Are you ready to learn the trending art of Resin and pouring? Whether you have worked with resin before, or you are a complete beginner you will LOVE working with resin and the beautiful results. Nov 02 from 1:30PM - 3:00PM Learn more

Entertainment:

Valor Halloween - "Mouse Club" - LIVE Karaoke Band Competition & Costume Contest by DJ Osnizzle on Oct 31 (9pm-2am)

Opihi Pickers - November 1 from 9:00pm to 11:00pm at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Penidean - November 2 from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Halloween:

Halloween Candy Crawl - Pearlridge Center’s indoor trick-or-treat event is back and even more fa-boo-lous for the whole family! Keiki trick-or-treaters are invited to wander store-to-store to get free treats and see some spook-tacular costumes and even get the chance to participate in a keiki costume contest! Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 pm to 8 pm Throughout Mauka and Wai Makai.

PCF Halloween Bash - The Pearl City Foundation is hosting a free Halloween Bash at the Momilani Community Center on October 31, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The event will feature trick-or-treating, games, prizes, candy, and a costume contest. It's open to all and welcomes families to celebrate the holiday together.

Halloween at Wai Kai & Thursday Farmers Market - Join a special Halloween celebration with free trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a DIY Trick-or-Treat Tote decorating station. The costume contest, divided into three age groups, offers prizes, while live music and themed drinks will enhance the spooky atmosphere. Oct 31 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. learn more

Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Ka Makana Ali'i - Thursday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30pm. Halloween Magic Show with Torch Entertainment, and Trick-or-Treating at Participating Stores.

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