Sunset on the Beach is heading to Kualoa Ranch for the first time this weekend. "Sunset at Kualoa" will feature free movies, entertainment and activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.

Kualoa Ranch is donating use of its grounds and offering a 15 percent discount for any of its activities.

Sunset on the Beach events are normally held in city parks, and Kualoa Beach Park was the original site for this weekend's event. But problems with the park's sewage system and high bacteria counts in the ocean at the beginning of the year had planners looking for another location, said Patty Teruya, city events coordinator.

"At the time of planning there were problems with the park, the restrooms, the structure, the bacteria," Teruya said. "We didn't want to have an event there and tell people you can't swim."

Water activities there were banned for months because of high bacteria counts in the ocean, but the ban has been lifted and swimming is allowed there now.

Sunset on the Beach was initiated in 2001, and each community picks a theme that reflects the area. Sunset at Kualoa will have a ranch theme and highlight the different cultures in the community from Kane'ohe to Ka-huku, Teruya said.

Entertainment for Sunset at Kualoa tomorrow will feature Soundettes, Polynesian Cultural Center, Na Hoahanau, Typical Youth, Singing Times and John McCoy Project Band. Sunday's line up includes Sean Na'auao & Robi Kahakalau with the Halau Kalikopuaokalaniakea, Ho'omaika'i Hula Halau, Ron Loo's Pilinahenahe, Simplisity and Vaihi.

The movie tomorrow is "Madagascar." On Sunday there will be two screenings: "Polynesian Power" chronicles the ascent of Polynesians in American football profiling two Samoan athletes, Pisa Tinoisamoa and Isaac Sopoaga. The feature movie will be "Mighty Joe Young," which was filmed at Kualoa Ranch.

Other activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, Hawaiian collectibles, crafts and food booths.

The event is sponsored by the city, Kamehameha Schools, Kua-loa Ranch, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Pa'i Foundation. Admission and parking is free.

Reach Eloise Aguiar at eaguiar@honoluluadvertiser.com.