The Leeward Discovery Fair has a plethora of opportunities for keiki to discover their love of science and tech. The free event features 50 hands-on stations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Leeward Community College, including rocket building, clay sculpting, slime and goo and the opportunity to freeze a flower with liquid nitrogen. Details at http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/node/1389
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It’s Novemberween
It’s November, so it must be time to celebrate Novemberween. Cornerstone Community Chiropractic is hosting a Novemberween Extravaganza 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Kapolei Regional Park. There will be a family picnic will free food for the first 200 people who register. Costumes are welcome (though not required). If the kiddos don’t want to dress up, they can still bounce in the bounce houses, run the obstacle courses, watch the magician, have their face painted or play games. Call 321-0253. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/novemberween-extravaganza-tickets-51258339072?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
More fall fun
Just because Halloween is over, doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the fun. Continue the party atmosphere at the Manoa Fall Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Manoa Valley District Park. The free event will have games, face painting and refreshments. Call 988-0513.
Happy Halloween
CandyStore.com sis a survey of each state to find the most popular candy. And Hawaii’s is Skittles! Happy trick or treating, everyone!
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HTY at the library
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present a free production of “Sparkle” 5:30 pm. Nov. 1 at Mililani Public Library and 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Nanakuli Public Library. The 30-minute play tells a message about standing up for who you are.
Halloween night plans
Momilani Community Center is having its annual Halloween Bash 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Go trick or treating in the park, play games and take part in a costume contest. Call 456-2073.
Get your Halloween on
Break out your costume and head to Waikiki. Royal Hawaiian Center is home to Halloween activities, including a costume contest 3 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Prizes for those deemed most adorable, most creative, most original, best ohana, and grand champion with winners receiving shopping center gift cards. Three-hour parking validation provided for registered participants. Not feeling competitive? There will be balloon twisting and trick or treating from 2-7 p.m. Visit RoyalHawaiianCenter.com/
North shore trick or treat
Hale‘iwa Store Lots, 66-111 Kamehameha Highway, is hosting Halloween fun for the keiki at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. There will be trick or treating and a costume contest. While the kids are running around, grab a shave ice at Matsumoto’s and treat yourself! Visit www.haleiwastorelots.com
It’s a Mask-erade
Salt Lake Shopping Center is having a Halloween Mask-erade Ball 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27. There will be costume contests for both keiki and pets. Go trick-or-treating at the shops and Halloween games. Don’t have a costume yet? Make a mask at the arts and craft station. Visit www.saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
Start your Halloween plans early
Hawaii Kai Towne Center will celebrate Halloween at 5 p.m. Oct. 27. There will be a costume contest (starts at 7 p.m.), games and trick-or-treating so break out those outfits early. See details at facebook.com/Hawaiikaitownecenter.