SSome bad news: Hallowbaloo won’t be happening this year either. The good news is that it’s coming back next year in a different location, organizer Mark Tarone says, not just as a one-night block party, but an entire weekend of Halloween-themed events. Stay tuned for an announcement before February (fingers crossed).
More good news: The Halloween season abounds with spooky bars, costume contests, bar tours, sake and beer events running until October 31st. Scroll through all the options; Food themed Halloween events are at the bottom.
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Halloween bars, bar tours and parties
Spooky Bar at Aloha Mamacita
Until October 31
- From Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m
- Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sip and savor strange concoctions like the Zombitini, Dracula’s Blood Bag, and the Witch’s Brew Cauldron to share.
21+, love mamacata, 6.00 peax BLVAD., Suite 4a, @little.Mamacita
The enchanted boardroom
From October 1 to 31, Wednesday to Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., extended hours on Halloween night
The Kailua meeting room is spooky with quirky decor, curated cocktails and fall specials. Costumes are encouraged and reservations are recommended. On Halloween night, come out for the live band, costume contest, and food and drink specials.
21+, 201 Closer ct Housero, 440nex to Kailua, 44WeH St., Kailua, Kailua, HI theboardroomkailua.com, @theboardroomkailua
Spooky cocktails at Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern
From October 3 to 31, Sunday to Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
Lanterns is whipping up seven spooky cocktails, from the Scream Juice Blood Bag to an entire POG Jack-o’-Lantern Bucket.
21+, Lanterns Restaurant & Tavern, 87-064 Farrington Highway, Wai’anae, lanternshawaii.com, @lanternshawaii
Ghost Bar
From October 10 to 31, from 6 to midnight
Get in the mood for Halloween at this new nostalgic spooky-themed pop-up bar with matching decor and cocktails.
21+, former Surfers Bakery space at Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #1310, Ala Moana, @ghostbarhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga
Nightmare bar
From October 10 to 31, from 6 to midnight
At this slasher-themed pop-up bar, don your costume (or not) and sip cocktails, beers and specialty cocktails inspired by the season.
21+, former Chili’s space at Pearlridge Center, 98-130 Pali Momi St., ‘Aiea, nightmarehonolulu.com, @nightmarehonolulu
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Halloween in Chinatown: Tracking down the Dead
Saturday, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 a.m.
Drink spooky cocktails, dance to live music, check out the pop-up vendors, and stay for the midnight costume contests and official after-party at The Reef. Participating bars and restaurants include Proof Social Club, Obake, Oloho BrewepbJ Dolan’s, Skull & Crown Trading Co. and much more.
21+, $20 advance, $30 at the door, various businesses in Chinatown, @chinatown_collective
Flashlights after dark
Saturday, October 25, from 9:30 p.m. to Sunday, October 26, at 2 a.m.
Come in costume for a free jello shot and take part in the costume contest, plus dance to the live DJ and enjoy cocktails in the Halloween spirit.
21+, $15 at the door, BOGO offer online, Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern, 87-064 Farrington Highway, Wai’anae, lanternshawaii.com, @lanternshawaii
Toys n’ Joys x The Pig & the Lady Cosplay Contest
Monday, October 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m
Thirteen years after Kaimukī’s favorite hobby and game store closed, the Le family is making an annual tradition again at the new Pig & the Lady. It’s a chance to “relive the magic: where fandoms met, friendships were formed and the creative spirit of Kaimukī flourished.” Open to all ages.
3650 Waianae Ave., Nalokkalu, @pigandthelady
Obake Sake
Wednesday, October 29, from 5 to 8 p.m
Enjoy unlimited sake tasting and sushi pūpū courtesy of Kokusai Sake Kai and Currents (formerly Aloha Bento), plus stay for a raffle. Bring two canned goods or other non-perishable food items to the JCI Honolulu Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Hawai’i Food Bank for $10 cash reimbursement at the door. Free validated parking will be available in the Central Pacific Plaza garage.
21+, $75 for JCI members, $95 for non-members, Currents (formerly Aloha Bento), 220 S King St., #101, Downtown, jcionolulu.org, @jimish
Booze and Brews
Friday, October 31, from 6 to 10 p.m
Get into the Halloween spirit with craft beers, seltzers and ciders. There will be a costume contest, food vendors, pop-up shops, adult party games and live music. This event will benefit the Rotary Club of Honolulu.
21+, $69 general admission online, $79 at the door, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, hawaiibeerfest.com, @hawaiibeerfest
Zomoie Puie Lanai Nahueling
Friday, October 31, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, November 1, 2:00 a.m.
Party on Halloween night with spooky cocktails from Skull & Crown Trading Co. and live DJs in the heart of Waikīkī.
21+, free entry, Don a Tiehouse at Insint Place, 2327 Wakawaiseaster, Waterth, Nwaithakg, skullandcrowntrading.com, @17aproductions
Halloween gastronomic events
Keiki cookie decorating in The Hall by BeerLab
Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
Let your keiki get creative by decorating Halloween-themed cookies. Each child will receive a cookie and decorating material. This activity is free and available anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. while supplies last.
Family Friendly, Free, The Hall by BeerLab, Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea, beerlabhi.com, @beerlabhi
Kaloween
Saturday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m
Join Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha for a selection of U kalo plus face painting, mini pumpkin decorating and kalo recipe sharing. Everything is by donation, so only take what you need. Parking will be available at Mākaha Primary School.
Kona-Friends, Free, 82-25 Naoline Leiner, hoaainaomakaha.org, Tromothen
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
Ward Village and Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
Head to the South Shore Market Yard for free Halloween festivities, including face painting and photo ops. Plus, grab free Pumpkin Spice Malasadas and pumpkins while supplies last.
Family Friendly, Free, 1170 Auahi St., Kaka’ako, wardvillage.com, @wardvillage
Photo: Courtesy of Fig & Ginger
Halloween charcuterie workshop
Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 5 p.m
Celebrate Halloween in “onolicious” style with Fig & Ginger’s charcuterie workshop. Keiki are welcome and the first child is free with an adult ticket.
Family-friendly, $55 per adult (includes first keiki 8 and under free), $15 for additional keiki (8 and under), Fig & Ginger, 1960 Kapi’olani Blvd. #103, McCully, fghonululu.com, @fig.gingerhonolulu
Halloween Bash Tasting Event at Roy’s
Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m
Instead of calling each other, how about treating yourself to tasting stations with grilled lamb lollipops, spicy ‘ahi maki and more? The price also includes two drink tickets, which can be redeemed for Halloween-inspired cocktails. Dress up to pose in the photo booth and take part in the costume contest.
$99, limited to 40 guests, 6600 Kalaniana’ole Highway, Suite 110, Hawai’i Kai, royyamaguchi.com, @royshawaii
Andrea Lee is the digital publisher of HONOLULU Magazine.
Mari Taketa is editor of Frolic Hawai’i and dining editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
