Halloween means different things to different people. For some of us, it's an excuse to party like a frat boy. For others, it's the only chance we'll ever get to bust out that old prom dress we secretly still love and show up to the party dressed as an '80s punk princess.
Whether Halloween is a G-rated family affair filled with lots of candy, or whether you like yours extra scary, here is our guide for every kind of Halloween lover.
All of the events listed here are happening on Halloween night — Saturday, Oct. 31 — unless otherwise noted.

IF YOU LIKE TO BE SCARED

Stave off a zombie attack, wind your way through haunted hallways, but whatever you do, don't let them hear you scream.

Shockhouse

A huge haunted house with a maze that winds through ghastly corridors.

Blaisdell Center, 5 p.m.-midnight today, Saturday, $10, 593-8333

Haunted Lagoon

Word has it that the Polynesian Cultural Center's Haunted Lagoon is truly a scary affair — ride a canoe through the spooky haunted waters of the center's lagoon.

Polynesian Cultural Center, 6:30-9 p.m. today, Saturday, $25 for ages 16 and older, $15 for ages 5-15 (kama'äina rates $15 for ages 16 and older, $10 for ages 5-15), 293-3333

Festival of Fear

With scary zones like the Terror Tunnel in 3-D and The Freezer, the Wet'n'Wild waterpark is transformed into a bone-chilling extravaganza of fright.

Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, 7-11 p.m. today, Saturday, $24.99, 674-9283

Haunted Plantation

The theme of this year's haunting is "Year of the Obake," and it's so scary it's not recommended for pregnant women or those with heart conditions, or children 10 and younger. Yikes!

Hawaii Plantation Village, 7-11:30 p.m. today, Saturday, 16 and younger need adult supervision; $8 general, $13 fastpass, 677-0110

Haunted Village

Get spooked in a graveyard with lighted displays, flying ghosts and something called a witch's brew.

Windward Community College's Imaginarium and Hale Imiloa courtyard, 6-8:30 tonight, free; 235-7321

Spookapalooza

Ride a train in the dark, while listening to spooky ghost stories.

Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 7-9:15 p.m. with rides every 45 minutes, today, Saturday; $5, reservations required, 681-5461

IF YOU LIKE TO DRESS UP

Most Halloween parties include costumes, but at these gigs, the costumes are the main event.

Halloween Thriller

Dance performance by 24-VII Danceforce with two costumed performances of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Plus, dancers will be on hand to teach the famous "Thriller" dance. Gordon Biersch is also holding a costume contest with a $1,000 prize.

Aloha Tower Marketplace, 6-10 tonight, 21 and older, free, 566-2337, http://www.alohatower.com

Kikaida Halloween Bash

Be part of the costume parade and then get your picture taken with the Kikaida Brothers — Ban Daisuke, Hakaida, Professor Gill and more.

Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center, 3:30-5 p.m., free, http://www.generationkikaida.com

Hallowbaloo Music + Arts Festival

The second annual Halloween block party is the biggest event happening in the city with costume contests, five outdoor stages, mechanical bull rides and more.

Honolulu Arts District, Nuuanu Avenue, 5-10:30 p.m., all ages, free, http://www.hallowbaloo.com

Big Hairy Monster Ball

At this ball, it's all about the costumes. And you don't have to be big and hairy to attend.

26 Hanapepe Place at Portlock Point, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., $25 at the door, RSVP: 396-6715

Toys N Joys 2009 Cosplay Contest

Dress up in your favorite anime or video game character to win prizes. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Toys N Joys, Kaimukí, 5-9 p.m. today, free with pre-registration, $10 for walk-ins, 735-4546

Halloween Spooktacular

Entertainment, a costume contest, prizes and more.

Moana Surfrider, Banyan Courtyard, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 21 and older, $5, http://www.starwoodhotels.com.

IF YOU LIKE TO TAKE THE KEIKI ALONG

Make Halloween a family affair — celebrate early and get home before all the masked mayhem begins.

Malls

On Halloween, shopping malls have become a go-to safe place for kids to trick-or-treat. The following malls will become virtual candy lands for the keiki:

Pearlridge Center, Uptown and Downtown, 2-4 p.m., free, 488-0981.

Windward Mall, 4-7 p.m., free, 235-1143.

Ala Moana Center, 5-7 p.m., free, 955-9517.

Waikele Premium Outlets, 5-8 p.m., free, 676-5656.

Kahala Mall, 6:30-8 p.m., free, http://www.kahalamallcenter.com.

Ward Centers, 6-8 p.m., free, http://www.wardcenters.com.

22nd annual Treat Street

This year's theme is "Dinos After Dark," featuring a dinosaur-themed costume contest, crafts and activities.

Bishop Museum, 5:30-8 p.m., free, 847-3511

Halloween Keiki Fun Fair & Just So Storytime

This one's for the very little ones — games, prizes and a costume contest for ages 5 and under.

Kaimukí High School auditorium, noon, 733-4913

Kailua Keiki Fun Fest

Games, bouncy houses, prize drawings, music and food — what better way to celebrate?

Kailua Assembly of God Church, 669 Iliäina St., 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, 349-5577

ClubCharm Halloween

ClubCharm, an after-school club for young girls, will celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, butterfly charm giveaways and lots of activities for girls ages 7-12.

ClubCharm Campus, 2051 Young St., noon-4 p.m., free, www.clubcharm.org

IF YOU LIKE TO PARTY HARD

After the trick-or-treaters head home is when things really start to heat up.

Halloween at the Hyatt

One of the biggest Halloween parties in Waikíkí — it includes costume contests, prizes and entertainment.

Hyatt Regency, 2424 Kaläkaua Ave., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$15, 591-3500, http://www.double-o-spot.com

'80s Fright Night

Run, just as fast as you can, in your best '80s costume, to see two-hit wonder Tiffany perform at Pipeline Café. Enter the costume contest and win a trip for two to Las Vegas.

Pipeline Café, 8 p.m. today, $20, $50 VIP, 877-714-7668, http://www.groovetickets.com

Legends of Hip-Hop Masquerade Ball 2009

Party with hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy and MC Lyte. Dress your best and enter the costume contest.

Pipeline Café, 8 p.m., $40, $80 VIP, 877-714-7668, http://www.groovetickets.com

Kabuki @ Bonsai

Bonsai will be masquerading as a Kabuki theater for a night.

Bonsai, Restaurant Row, 5:30-8 p.m., 525-5080

Hulaween

Celebrate Halloween with a "Man in the Mirror," Michael Jackson-themed party at Hawaii's favorite gay bar. At midnight, they're holding a huge costume contest with $2,000 in prizes.

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., www.hulas.com

Black & Bling

In the party promoters' own words: "Boo-tilicious moonlight mayhem ... at the ghostliest gothic gala gathering ever perpetrated!" We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

Fusion Waikiki, 8 p.m., $10, http://www.fusionwaikiki.com

The Thriller with E'Casanova

Be thrilled by famous Michael Jackson impersonator E'Casanova, and then party the night away.

Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kaläkaua Ave., 10 p.m.-4 a.m., 926-4441

All Hallow's Eve

ARTafterDARK's final event of the year goes down Halloween-style with DJs Benzi, Eskae and Compose.

Honolulu Academy of Arts; 6-9 p.m. today, $10, 532-8700, www.artafterdark.org

Masquerade

DJ Mikan from Tokyo's Club Asia makes a special Halloween night appearance at Lotus' Halloween bash. Dress up and win cash.

Lotus Soundbar, 10 p.m., 924-1688, www.lotussoundbar.com

Malice in Wonderland: The Living Room Finale

The Living Room at Fisherman's Wharf celebrates its last night with a massive Halloween party.

The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf, 1009 Ala Moana Blvd., 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m., http://www.thelivingroomhawaii.com

Moulin Rouge Halloween

Apartm3nt celebrates its first Halloween, French boudoir-style.

Apartm3nt, Century Center, 1750 Kaläkaua Ave., 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 955-9300

Super Heroes and Super Villains

Astro Boy or Green Goblin — everyone's welcome, as long as you dress the part.

Oceans 808, Restaurant Row, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., 7 p.m.-4 a.m., 587-5838

Heaven & Hell Halloween Night

It's good versus evil at Nobu's Halloween party, which doubles as DJ K-Smooth's album release party.

Nobu Waikiki, Waikiki Parc Hotel, 2233 Helumoa Road, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 237-6999, www.noburestaurants.com.