By Adam Williams
Wondering what there is to do on the island to celebrate Halloween? Want to make sure you're not stuck on campus? Here's a list of some of the exciting and scary things going on to beat the boredom!
The Haunted Plantation
Haunted houses have been a Halloween staple since the dawn of time. But when was the last time you went to an entire haunted village? Every October the Hawaii Plantation Village located in Waipahu transforms into a Haunted Plantation that is described as a “in-your-face fright fest.” This is an experience different than other “haunted” places you’ve been because instead of building a set, visitors walk around the village of 11 houses with an added fog machine and 60 actors dressed and ready to terrify you. $15 will get you in the door for one memorable Halloween night.
For more info and directions go to http://www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com/
Wondering what there is to do on the island to celebrate Halloween? Want to make sure you're not stuck on campus? Here's a list of some of the exciting and scary things going on to beat the boredom!
The Haunted Plantation
Haunted houses have been a Halloween staple since the dawn of time. But when was the last time you went to an entire haunted village? Every October the Hawaii Plantation Village located in Waipahu transforms into a Haunted Plantation that is described as a “in-your-face fright fest.” This is an experience different than other “haunted” places you’ve been because instead of building a set, visitors walk around the village of 11 houses with an added fog machine and 60 actors dressed and ready to terrify you. $15 will get you in the door for one memorable Halloween night.
For more info and directions go to http://www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com/
Hallowbaloo
Nu’uana Street in Honolulu boasts Hawaii’s largest outdoor music and arts festival the weekend before Halloween. Established in 2008 as a celebration showcasing the Honolulu Arts District and to support local artists, it has attracted tens of thousands of people. The free event kicks off at 5:00pm and winds down around 10 will feature four different stages with nearly 20 different local groups performing alongside other street entertainment. Be sure to show up in costume for a chance to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes. After the street festivities those that are 21 and older can buy wristbands that get them into 9 different clubs. Save the date: October 25!
For more info and to buy wristbands go to http://hallowbaloo.com/2014/.
Nightmare at Dole Plantation
The Dole Plantation is a well-known tourist destination (more Dole Whip please!) but did you know that it transforms every Halloween into a spooky wonderland? This year they are putting on four main attractions. “Warehouse 31: Gretchen's Revenge”, a classic haunted house; “The Trail of Terror”, a terrifying outdoor maze; “Coulrophobia”, a labyrinth but with killer clowns lurking behind every corner; and the “Haunted Train: Tales from Beyond the Grave” where you hear chilling ghost stories told by Lopaka Kapanui on a train ride through the dark and deserted plantation.
For more information on ticket prices for the attractions and a sneak peak go to http://hauntedhousehawaii.com/.
Night at Beretania Street
For those who want a more entertainment-filled night for Halloween instead of terror, head on down to the Honolulu Museum of Art where they hold their annual “Nightmare on Beretania Street.” This year will be a nod to classic horror films and a haunted maze inside the museum. Forget a costume or need a touchup for the costume contest? Make-up artists will be on site to give you some extra flair if needed, and all to get ready for the 80s styled “monster mash” dance party with DJ Slant.
Head over to the museum’s website for more information: http://honolulumuseum.org/events/art_after_dark/14613-nightmare_beretania_street.
Haunted Hikes
Want to create your own terrifying Halloween night and trying to keep costs to a minimum? Try a haunted night hike instead. Honolulu Magazine published a piece on five of the most haunted hikes on O’ahu that are a little off the beaten path. Our favorite is definitely the abandoned Kiona‘ole road. It’s said to be haunted in three ways: the first by the spirits of murder victims whose bodies were dumped along the path, other restless spirits residing in a tree, and by warriors who were slain by Kamehameha’s men during the battle of Nu’uanu. Check out the article here and remember: don’t hike an unknown path without someone who knows the way and always, always respect the ʻāina.
Know of anything else going on around the island you want us to know about? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Nu’uana Street in Honolulu boasts Hawaii’s largest outdoor music and arts festival the weekend before Halloween. Established in 2008 as a celebration showcasing the Honolulu Arts District and to support local artists, it has attracted tens of thousands of people. The free event kicks off at 5:00pm and winds down around 10 will feature four different stages with nearly 20 different local groups performing alongside other street entertainment. Be sure to show up in costume for a chance to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes. After the street festivities those that are 21 and older can buy wristbands that get them into 9 different clubs. Save the date: October 25!
For more info and to buy wristbands go to http://hallowbaloo.com/2014/.
Nightmare at Dole Plantation
The Dole Plantation is a well-known tourist destination (more Dole Whip please!) but did you know that it transforms every Halloween into a spooky wonderland? This year they are putting on four main attractions. “Warehouse 31: Gretchen's Revenge”, a classic haunted house; “The Trail of Terror”, a terrifying outdoor maze; “Coulrophobia”, a labyrinth but with killer clowns lurking behind every corner; and the “Haunted Train: Tales from Beyond the Grave” where you hear chilling ghost stories told by Lopaka Kapanui on a train ride through the dark and deserted plantation.
For more information on ticket prices for the attractions and a sneak peak go to http://hauntedhousehawaii.com/.
Night at Beretania Street
For those who want a more entertainment-filled night for Halloween instead of terror, head on down to the Honolulu Museum of Art where they hold their annual “Nightmare on Beretania Street.” This year will be a nod to classic horror films and a haunted maze inside the museum. Forget a costume or need a touchup for the costume contest? Make-up artists will be on site to give you some extra flair if needed, and all to get ready for the 80s styled “monster mash” dance party with DJ Slant.
Head over to the museum’s website for more information: http://honolulumuseum.org/events/art_after_dark/14613-nightmare_beretania_street.
Haunted Hikes
Want to create your own terrifying Halloween night and trying to keep costs to a minimum? Try a haunted night hike instead. Honolulu Magazine published a piece on five of the most haunted hikes on O’ahu that are a little off the beaten path. Our favorite is definitely the abandoned Kiona‘ole road. It’s said to be haunted in three ways: the first by the spirits of murder victims whose bodies were dumped along the path, other restless spirits residing in a tree, and by warriors who were slain by Kamehameha’s men during the battle of Nu’uanu. Check out the article here and remember: don’t hike an unknown path without someone who knows the way and always, always respect the ʻāina.
Know of anything else going on around the island you want us to know about? Tell us about it in the comments below!