Planning a lu'au, wedding, reunion or other special get-together? This weekend's Party Expo offers ideas to really spice up those gatherings.

Among the exhibitors are Cake Creations, Casinos in Paradise, Dave & Buster's, Discovery Toys and Xtreme Fun. The first 100 people through the door each day will receive free party favors, and there'll be video-game tournaments, a hotdog-eating contest and other attractions.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Admission is $3.50 general, free for kids 6 and younger, partyexpohawaii.com.