Halloween Hoolaulea and Art Series returns to Sea Life Park

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Sea Life Park Hawaii is set to kick off the Halloween season with its inaugural Halloween Hoolaulea, alongside the continuation of its “Art in the Park” series featuring renowned artist Patrick Ching.

Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You

The Halloween Hoʻolauleʻa, scheduled for October 19-20, will offer families a chance to enjoy live entertainment, keiki-friendly Halloween activities, and the opportunity to meet mythical mermaids.

Local food vendors will be on hand, and trick-or-treating will be a highlight of the event. A special storytelling session titled “Mysteries of Hawaii,” led by Robert Lopaka Kapanui, will also take place.

Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes for a Saturday-only costume contest at the Hawaiian Ocean Theatre, with various prize categories for keiki and teens, as well as a “Best in Group” category open to all ages.

Access to all Halloween Hoolaulea activities is included with general admission to the park.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, 2024
• Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Halloween festivities; costume contest begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday
• Activities:
  • Keiki face painting (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on both days)
  • “Mysteries of Hawaiʻi” storytelling (1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on both days)

In addition to the Halloween festivities, guests can participate in an interactive “Painting with Patrick” experience led by Ching.

The event will also feature educational booths from various conservation groups and a temporary exhibit focused on Papahanaumokuakea at Sea Life Park’s Conservation Center.

An evening Meet-and-Greet with Patrick Ching will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

This event is free to the public and will include live entertainment by Grammy Award-winner Kawika Kahiapo, along with pūpū and drinks available for purchase.

Patrick Ching, a native of Oahu, has dedicated his life to teaching about nature through his art. He studied printmaking at the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has volunteered for numerous wildlife organizations.

In 2021-2022, he was named the sanctuary artist in residence for NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news

For more information, visit sealifeparkhawaii.com .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KHON2.