* * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 1 \u2014 Candy Crawl Halloween Celebration (Kailua-Kona, Oct. 31)<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b><\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 4 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali\u2018i Drive<\/p>\n Enjoy safe trick-or-treating with participating merchants and complimentary keiki goodie bags along with family-friendly activities including face painting, balloon twisting, a dry bounce house and a photo booth. There also will be a costume contest following trick-or-treating. Registration is required for goodie bags and trick-or-treating. Check-in will open at 4 p.m. in the courtyard.<\/p>\n More info\/register:<\/strong> Visit the Keauhou Shopping Center website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 2 \u2014 Food Fest (Hilo, Nov. 1)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 8 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Hilo Hooganji Mission, 457 Manono St.<\/p>\n Come for the traditional tastes and find some new treats. Andagi, nishime and chili are just a few of the favorites offered. Additional local favorites include sushi, sekihan, assorted musubi, soba salad, shoyu chicken\/pork, mochi\/manju, many different preserves and a wide variety of baked goods. Foods sell out really fast, so stop by early for the best selection. Fresh flowers, produce and plants are also available, and a Holiday Boutique featuring a variety of handcrafted items. Proceeds support church maintenance and repairs.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Visit the Hilo Hooganji website<\/a><\/strong> or check Craigslist for updates, photos and parking information.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 3 \u2014 Chili & Bingo (N\u0101n\u0101wale, Nov. 1)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> VFW Post 3830, 15-775 Maluhia Road<\/p>\n Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 invites everyone down to N\u0101n\u0101wale this weekend for some Halloween bingo and chili at the post. Come in costume and get a free extra bingo card! Talk story, play some bingo, enjoy some \u2018ono grindz and support the brave men and women who served the nation. Everyone is welcome for a donation of $10. Just follow the blue \u201cVFW\u201d signs once you turn into N\u0101n\u0101wale.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Visit the VFW Post 3830 website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or email to webmaster@vfw3830aux.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 4 \u2014 Ghost Stories with Lopaka Kapanui (Waimea, Nov. 1)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road<\/p>\n Step into the mysterious world of Hawaiian ghost stories with \u201cHawai\u2018i\u2019s own Ghost Guy\u201d Lopaka Kapanui, who will share chilling tales of local hauntings, legends and supernatural encounters passed down through generations. Come \u2014 if you dare \u2014 for an unforgettable night of mo\u2018olelo, mystery and the unexplained. Tickets start at $40.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Kahilu Theatre website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 5 \u2014 It\u2019s a Soul Thing: Dia de Los Muertos Edition (Hilo, Nov. 1)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Keawe Theater, 280 Keawe St.<\/p>\n Come out and remember your loved ones who have passed with some Motown moves, soulful sounds, funky freshness and disco on the dance floor during this special night of booty shaking with DJ Uplifter, Haskel and Sapience spinning in a new and improved venue. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a picture or two of the loved ones they want to remember for the ofrenda, or altar, too. All ages welcome. Just $10.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Hilo Community Players website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 6 \u2014 Coffee Notes Sunday Jazz Brunch Series (Hilo, Nov. 2)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Coffee Notes, 116 Keawe St.<\/p>\n One of Hilo\u2019s newest downtown coffee spots is brewing up a smooth midday Sunday event you won\u2019t want to miss. It\u2019s jazz and coffee \u2014 a perfect pairing. Who needs more? Well, there will be breakfast sandwiches and waffles available, too. But the music is free, and will feature Paul Lindbergh on saxophone and flute along with Jason Sherbundy on keyboards. So come relax with some great tunes and good brew.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Call 808-767-8887.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 7 \u2014 Keiki Fest (Ocean View, Nov. 2)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 1 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> \u02bb\u0100ina and Co. Farm Stand, Ocean View Farmer\u2019s Market, 92-2021 Kailua Boulevard<\/p>\n Get ready for a day of science-fueled fun full of foam, family-friendly activities, music, adventure and, of course, bubbles! You can even take the Bull Riding Challenge on the mechanical bull. It\u2019s also a chance to wear our Halloween costumes one more time. There will be some \u02bbono food, too, and maybe a sweet treat. Don\u2019t miss this free family day presented in partnership with the Hawai\u2018i.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Click here<\/a><\/strong> for a video from a past event to learn more.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 8 \u2014 Hakalau Farmers Market: Market Day (Hakalau, Nov. 4)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 2 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Hakalau Veterans Park, 29-2197 Old M\u0101malahoa Highway<\/p>\n Come enjoy a wide selection of tons of hyper-local fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, beverages and food on offer while you meet the farmers who grow, harvest, process and make your food before you buy it to take home.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Contact Hakalau Farmers Market via email at foodshare@brahea.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 9 \u2014 Hawai\u2018i 2025 Men\u2019s Boot Camp (Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, Nov. 6-9)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Begins 6 p.m. Thursday; ends 1 p.m. Nov. 9<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> 44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Highway<\/p>\n Hosted by Warrior at Heart Ministry, this is going to be yet another amazing life-changing weekend full of powerful teachings, testimonies and videos and the path toward becoming the Warrior-man God intended you to be. Cost is $150 for the entire weekend.<\/p>\n More info\/register: Visit the Warrior at Heart Ministry website (www.waheart.com).<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n NO. 10 \u2014 Astronomy on Tap (Hilo, Nov. 6)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Hilo Town Tavern, 168 Keawe St.<\/p>\n This interstellar itinerary returns with two new amazing speakers \u2014 Felipe Olivares with the Institute for Astronomy and Jasmin Silva with Canada-France-Hawai\u2018i Telescope \u2014 who will discuss the cosmic surf report and how to take apart a 3.6m telescope. Come for a fun night of astronomy and play in quiz to win prizes. This event is free and open to everyone.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Email to astronomyontaphawaii@noirlab.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n Check for yourself to see what\u2019s happening around the Big Island<\/p>\n We admit. We can\u2019t fit everything going on each week in our top 10. So here are websites for some popular Big Island venues that you can peruse to discover other events, activities, shows, festivals or workshops that pique your interest.<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.bigislandnow.com\/file\/bigislandnow\/2025\/10\/Keauhou-Shopping-Center-Candy-Crawl-from-shopping-Center-website-2.jpg\")
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