FRIDAY, OCT. 28

* Don’t Sit Down

7-10 p.m. at Kona Elks Club
Dinner and entertainment. Cost $5

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

* Waimea Town Markets’s Annual Halloween Hounds Parade

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Parker School
The public is invited to bring its doggy friends in costume to the popular farmers market, where the costumed pets will compete for ribbons and treats. Market vendors will also decorate their booths and themselves in honor of the day. For more info, call 938-4540.

* Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Annual Halloween Pet Walk – Hilo

8 a.m. – free registration; 9 a.m. – walk begins at Queen Liluokalani Park, Hilo
Pet Walk encourages pet owners to exercise themselves & their pets during this fun, family-friendly free Halloween weekend event that includes contests and prizes. Walkers with or without pets are urged to raise pledges to support Hawaii Island Humane Society. Free to the public. For more information, call 329-8002, visit www.FirstGiving.com/HIHSPetWalk

* West Hawaii Ohana Expo

10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Hilton Waikoloa Village Grand Ballroom
Costume contest, baby crawling contest, arts and crafts vendors, haunted house, entertainment, food and activities for keiki. Fun for the whole family. Information on products and services available in West Hawaii. Cost $1 for adults; free for keiki.

* Ohana Halloween Paina

4-9 p.m. at Keauhou Shopping Center
Free family event includes live musical entertainment, vendors, and keiki activities such as an adult and a keiki costume contest, waterslides, bouncing castles, “scary-oke”, “I-Scream” eating contest, a rock climbing wall, and more. No parking on the street. Parking will be available at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and the parking lot across Alii Dr. from the Keauhou Beach Resort. Shuttle service to and from the event will be provided by Roberts Hawaii. For more info, visit keauhoushoppingcenter.com

* ‘Chicken Skin Talk Story’

5-8 p.m. at Paniolo Heritage Center, Waimea
Kuulei Keakealani, who descends from many generations of ranchers and famous paniolo, will lead the sharing of Halloween-themed paniolo and Hawaii stories. Attendees should wear warm clothing. Soft drinks, hot cocoa and crackers will be available. This free event is family oriented. Donations are welcome. For more info, visit www.paniolopreservation.org

* Halloween Journey to Camelot

5-9 p.m. at Kona Pacific Public Charter School (above Kona Community Hospital, Kealakekua)
Enjoy a Camelot inspired theme as you enjoy 7 skits around the forest of the Kona Pacific Public Charter School telling the tale of Merlin, Excalibur, King Arthur’s knights and more. Games, food, music and fun. Cost: $5 for tickets. For more information, call 854-6769 or visit www.kppcs.org

* The Rocky Horror Show

7:30 p.m. at Aloha Theatre
That sweet transvestite and his motley crew return to do the Time Warp again! Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci fi gothic is more fun than ever. For ticket info: www.apachawaii.org

* Terrapin Station

8 p.m.-midnight at Akebono Theater
Costume contest and music of the Grateful Dead. 21 and older. Cost $10

SUNDAY, OCT. 30

* Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Annual Halloween Pet Walk – Kona

8 a.m. – free registration; 9 a.m. – walk begins at Hale Halawai
Pet Walk encourages pet owners to exercise themselves & their pets during this fun, family-friendly free Halloween weekend event that includes contests and prizes. Walkers with or without pets are urged to raise pledges to support Hawaii Island Humane Society. Free to the public. For more information, call 329-8002, visit www.FirstGiving.com/HIHSPetWalk

* The Rocky Horror Show

7:30 p.m. at Aloha Theatre
That sweet transvestite and his motley crew return to do the Time Warp again! Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci fi gothic is more fun than ever. For ticket info: www.apachawaii.org

MONDAY, OCT. 31

* Trick or Treating at Kings’ Shops

4-7 p.m. at Kings’ Shops

* Castle of Doom

6:30-10:30 p.m. at The Castle by the Sea, Kalapana Seaview
Macabre theatrical production not appropriate for young children or the faint of heart. Cost $10

* The Rocky Horror Show

7:30 p.m. at Aloha Theatre
That sweet transvestite and his motley crew return to do the Time Warp again! Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci fi gothic is more fun than ever. For ticket info: www.apachawaii.org

* “Nightmare on Keawe Street’

9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Hilo Town Tavern
The Big Island’s two best rock bands, N.Y.R & Gin N Chronic, will jam the night away. Cover is $5 – 21 & over only. Come dressed as your favorite rock star – Dead or Alive! For more information, call 756-1321 or visit www.reverbnation.com/nyrmusic

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Safety reminders and DUI checkpoints

Big Island police will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols from Friday through Halloween. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive sober or get pulled over.”

Sgt. Robert Pauole, head of the Traffic Services Section, pointed out drugs, alcohol or both have been factors in 72 percent of the 18 traffic fatalities so far this year. He urges motorists to be extra cautious in the next few days, when a large number of pedestrians may be out for Halloween festivities.

“Be especially careful in residential areas by slowing down and looking for keiki on roadways and shoulders,” Pauole said. “If you plan to drink, please don’t drive. Make arrangements to ride with a designated, sober and licensed driver before you start drinking. If you can’t find one, don’t take a chance — take a taxi.”

Police offer the following tips for pedestrian safety over the Halloween weekend:

* Make sure children are supervised as they cross the street.
* Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side.
* Drive below the posted speed limit during trick-or-treating hours.
* Watch for children on roadways and on medians.
* Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.

(Editor’s Note: We realize we may have missed some events, so please drop us an email or add the details of your event in the comments below. And have a fun and safe Halloween.)