ARIZONA MEMORIAL

Commemorates the Dec. 7, 1941, attack; narrated ferry ride to the site; last ride out at 3 p.m.; at Pearl Harbor

HOURS: 7 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

COST: FREE

FYI: Carry-on bags not permitted; no profane T-shirts, bathing suits

Directions from Waikiki: Take H-1 west; exit 15A (USS Arizona/Stadium cut-off.

Phone: 422-0561

HAWAII MARITIME CENTER

A glimpse of Island seafaring; at Pier 7, on the waterfront east of Aloha Tower Marketplace

HOURS: 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

Cost: $7.50 adults, $4.50 children 6-17, free for kids 6 and younger

FYI: See the Falls of Clyde, a four-masted sailing ship

Directions from Waikiki: West on Ala Moana, left at Aloha Tower

Phone: 536-6373

AMY HANAIALI'I GILLIOM CONCERT

The Grammy nominee launches Hawaiian music series at the historic Hawai'i Theatre.

HOURS: 8 P.M. OCT. 27

COST: $33

FYI: Gilliom, Hawai'i's favorite songbird, sings tunes from her new "Generation Hawai'i" CD

Directions from Waikiki: West on Ala Moana, bear right on Nimitz Hwy., right at Bethel

Phone: 528-0506

BISHOP MUSEUM

Learn all about Hawai'i's natural and cultural history; at 1525 Bernice St.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

Cost: $14.95 adults, $11.95 youths 4-12 and those over 65, free for kids 3 and younger

fyi: Get inside a volcano at the new interactive Science Center.

Directions from Waikiki: H-1; exit H-2 (Likelike Highway), right on Bernice Street

Phone: 848-4149

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

DOLE THEATERS, 735 IWILEI ROAD

HOURS: VARIOUS, THROUGH OCT. 29

COST: $10 general; $9 children, military, students, seniors

fyI: Director Kevin Smith speaks on Saturday.

Directions from Waikiki: B City Express bus; car, west on Ala Moana, to Nimitz, right at Sumner, left at Iwilei

SCHEDULE: hiff.org, 550-8457

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM

See sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, Hawaiian monk seals and more; at 2777 Kalakaua Ave.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

Cost: $9 adults; $6 military, students, seniors; $4 youths 13-17; $2 juniors 5-12

FYI: Part of the University of Hawai'i, hands-on fun for kids

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable; on east end of Kalakaua Avenue opposite Kapi'olani Park

Phone: 923-9741

HONOLULU ZOO

See the new Sumatran tigers, pet sheep in the Keiki Zoo and more; at 151 Kapahulu Ave.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M. DAILY

COST: $8 (13 AND OLDER), $1 FOR CHILDREN 6-12

FYI: Picnic in a shady spot, there are often concerts and other events.

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable from hotels; off Kalakaua Avenue at Kapahulu Avenue

Phone: 971-7171

CHILDREN'S FAIR

La Pietra school, at the base of Diamond Head, offers fun for those 2-12; at 2933 Poni Moi Road

HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. OCT. 28-29

COST: FREE (PURCHASE SCRIP FOR FOOD AND ACTIVITIES)

FYI: GAMES, PETTING ZOO, ART

Directions from Waikiki: Bus No. 2 to Paki Avenue at Poni Moi Road; cars: shuttle to, from Kapi'olani Community College

Phone: 922-2744

THINGS THAT GO BOO IN THE NIGHT

You're miles away from home, and the family wants to get into the Halloween groove.

What you should know is that Waikiki's main strip, Kalakaua Avenue, will be crawling with raucous party types on Halloween night (Tuesday), in creepy and occasionally clever costumes.

It's fun to watch the parade of revelers, but if you want to get dressed up as a seasonal witch or as Capt. Jack Sparrow of "Pirates of the Caribbean," go for it!

Best place to rent a costume: Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu'u Ave., Fort Ruger area. Costume shop open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 1 to handle rentals; fees depend on costume selection; deposit required. 733-0277, ext. 2.

Best places to buy a costume: Wal-Mart, 700 Ke'eaumoku St. (955-8441); and Kmart, 500 N. Nimitz Hwy. (528-2280).

Best place for family trick-or-treating: Treat Street, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum. Free, but donations accepted. 847-3511.

Other events worth considering:

Haunted Garden, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28, Foster Botanical Garden. Family-friendly fun, spooky tales in a garden setting. Donations accepted. 692-5751.

"A Haunting Evening," 6-10 p.m. Oct. 27, Monarch Room, Royal Hawaiian hotel. Also called Le Masquerade Ball, this benefit for the Honolulu Theatre for Youth includes dinner, live music, a costume contest and chocolate fountain dessert buffet. $195. Costume suggested. 457-4255.

Oriah at the Rock, with Ahuulu Boys and Epic Sessions, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 27, Hard Rock Cafe. A benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. $12. 955-7383.

Halloween Cat Show, with kitty costume contest, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. $4. 531-4891.

Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest, 11 a.m. Oct. 29, Ward Warehouse amphitheater. With jewelry trunk show for indulgent pet lovers. 521-7297.

Trick or Treat Street, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Ward Centre. Participating merchants will offer treats; some restaurants have reduced prices on items.

— Wayne Harada