Bishop Museum is honoring the Tsukimi No Kai, the Japanese practice of full-moon viewing 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. There will be an offering, blessing and tea ceremony, plus taiko drumming and food tastings. The planetarium and the Science Adventure Center will be open to guests. Telescopes will be set up by the Hawaiian Astronomical Society for a closer look at the night sky. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 kids at www.bishopmuseum.org/special-
Kapolei Library will have a Halloween Party at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 with games and prizes. Call 693-7050. West side doesn’t get to have all the fun. Wamanalo Library is hosting its own Pumpkin Palooza! 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 with storytime, craft and games. Call 259-2610.
Harry Potter has inspired countless children to tackle thick chapter books. The libraries celebrate the young wizard with several events this week.
On Oct. 22, the Kaneohe Library is hosting a free Potter-themed escape room at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. for kids in grades 2-6. Call 233-5676 to register. Then on Oct. 24, it’s the teens’ turn at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. again for kids in grades 7-10.
Or on Oct. 24, head over to the Kalihi-Palama Library for a free screening of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 832-3466.
It’s the last day of the Kaimuki Carnival, but there’s still time to catch the fun noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kaimuki High School. There is entertainment, food and E.K. Fernandez rides. Admission is free. Visit ekfernandez.com.
From noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 20, Sea Life Park will feature admission of $13.01 (Halloween’s date backwards) and feature trick-or-treating, an underwater pumpkin-carving competition and show “Legends of the Sea: Beware the Creature of Debris.” There will also be a costume contest so dress the keiki in their Halloween gear. Visit sealifeparkhawaii.com.
The Honolulu Museum of Art is helping you get ready for Halloween at Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: Hocus Pocus 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Kids can make a unicorn tail and horn, make a Halloween-themed lantern or check out magician Harvey Ouchi in Gallery 30 (show time 10:45-11:45 a.m.). Or take the shuttle up to Spalding House for storytelling and D-I-Y Halloween candy bags. Details at https://honolulumuseum.org/events/bank_of_hawaii_sunday/17283-hocus_pocus
It’s Ka Makana Ali‘i’s second birthday. Join in the party with a Polynesian fire dance show at the Satellite Stage at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. Visit www.kamakanaalii.com for more information.
Aikhai Park Shopping Center is hosting a free pre-Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Kids can visit decorated vehicles for treats, make a Halloween treat bags or show off their costume in a contest. For more info, visit www.shopaikahi.com.
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center presents the classic tale of Hansel & Gretel with shows at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27 and 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 at Kaimuki High School. On Oct. 27 and 28 kids are invited to dress up and take part in special activities. Kids in costume will get a treat bag. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 kids and seniors. Visit khspac.org.
