October is here, bringing all things Halloween and spooky. Whether you have a sweet tooth or a need for chicken skin, you’ll find something to scream about in this roundup of haunted houses, pumpkin patches, spine-chilling tours and more. Check back for more Halloween events throughout the month.
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SEE ALSO: Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Mysteries of Hawai‘i Ghost Tours
Various days and times, now through Oct. 31
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui’s Mysteries of Hawai‘i ghost tours. Though they run all year, the terrifying tours are especially popular during the month of October. Check out the Ghosts of Old Honolulu Tour and Waikīkī Night Marchers Ghost Tour. Just don’t expect any scare tactics or any funny business—whatever happens on the tour is real, err, supernatural.
$40, various locations, mysteries-of-hawaii.com, @mysteriesofhawaii
SEE ALSO: Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
Photo: Courtesy of Waimanalo Country Farms
Waimānalo Country Farms’ Fall Harvest Festival
Tuesday, Sept. 29, to Wednesday, Nov. 11
Weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekdays 1 to 4 p.m.
The annual pumpkin patch is back at this beloved family-run farm. Aside from picking pumpkins, you can also take hayrides (and selfies) in the sunflower fields, sip on sweet tea, shop at the country market for fresh corn and so much more.
Family-friendly, $10–$12 kama‘āina admission, 41-225 Lupe St., Waimānalo, waimanalocountryfarms.com, @waimanalocountryfarms
SEE ALSO: We Tried It: Waimānalo Country Farms’ Fall Harvest Festival
Black Orchid Lounge – Black Magic
Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.
The newly opened bar in the former Obake space will transform for Halloween with themed food, cocktails and furnishings. Walk-ins welcome.
21+, 1112 Smith St., Chinatown, @blackorchidlounge
Skull & Crown Trading Co. – Zombie Island
Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.
Take a trip to Zombie Island with special cocktails and a creepy take on tropical decor. Reservations recommended.
21+, 62 N. Hotel St., Chinatown, skullandcrowntrading.com, @skullandcrowntradingco
Spooky Fun Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 1–31
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at Ala Moana Center’s Guest Services on the ground floor, then search for six characters on levels 2 and 3 of the Mauka Wing. Return the completed sheet to Guest Services to earn your prize (while supplies last). Additionally, many merchants have seasonal and Halloween offers.
Family-friendly, free, Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, alamoanacenter.com, @alamoanacenter
Hotel Street Art Hui
Friday, Oct. 2, 4 to 6 p.m.
Get into the spooky spirit of the season with Lopaka Kapanui of Mysteries of Hawai‘i as he tells the stories of old Honolulu alongside koto musician Darin Miyashiro. There will also be complimentary refreshments provided by Livestock Tavern.
Free, 29 N. Hotel St., Downtown, hawaiiartsalliance.org, @hawaiiarts
Keep It Aloha Card Show
Saturday, Oct. 3, noon to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This free monthly trading card show gathers more than 50 vendors. This month, kids will get to make-and-take candy bracelets and lei and enjoy Halloween games and activities. There will be balloon twisting on Saturday and face painting on Sunday.
Family-friendly, free, Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, 691 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, keepitalohaevents.com, @keepitalohaevents
Pumpkin Poolooza
Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Swimsuit up with your ‘ohana for the Kroc Center’s floating pumpkin patch, plus enjoy treats, entertainment and pumpkin carving. This event is for keiki ages 6 months to 17 years. Each ticket includes entry for one guardian or parent, but no more than two adults per family.
Family-friendly, $20 for members, $25 for non-members, The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i, 91-3257 Kualaka‘i Parkway, ‘Ewa Beach, kroccenterhawaii.org, @kroccenterhi
Halloween Film Series at ‘Ōlino Theatres
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, various times
Catch a Halloween movie every Saturday at ʻŌlino Theatres. Featured films:
- Oct. 3: Hotel Transylvania, Coraline and M3gan
- Oct. 10: Corpse Bride, Paranorman and Beetlejuice
- Oct. 17: Monster House, The Boxtrolls and Cloverfield
- Oct. 24: Casper, Ghostbusters and A Quiet Place
- Oct. 31: Wallace & Gromit – The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and The Ring
$9.99, ‘Ōlino by Consolidated Theatres, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, #600, Kapolei, consolidatedtheatres.com, @olinotheatres
Hitchcocktober
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 1 and 7 p.m.
Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic movies return to the big screen for October. Catch the suspenseful films Strangers on a Train, Rear Window and Suspicion at Kāhala.
$15 matinee, $18 evening, Consolidated Theatres Kāhala, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Kāhala, consolidatedtheatres.com, @consolidatedhi
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Psycho. Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures
Horror Fest
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 31, various times
Watch horror classics The Exorcist, Rosemary’s Baby, The Thing and Psycho as well as the more recent acclaimed film Hereditary to get in the mood for Halloween.
From $10, Consolidated Theatres Ward, Kapolei, Mililani and Pearlridge, consolidatedtheatres.com, @consolidatedhi
Trial of Fears: Island Quarantine
Oct. 3, 9–11, 16–18, 22–25, 29–31 and Nov. 1
Trial of Fears, a locally run interactive haunted house/escape room experience, returns this October. The theme this year is Island Quarantine: enter the Brutex quarantine facility and discover the horrors caused by a spreading parasite. Keep in mind that this escape room experience will include strobe lights, fog and uneven grounds. Keiki ages 13 and up are welcome.
From $38, 1050 Queen St., Suite 100 (former Hub Coworking space), Kaka‘ako, trialoffears.com, @trialoffears
Photo: Courtesy of Haunted Plantation
Haunted Plantation
Oct. 9, 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30, 31, 7 to 11 p.m. (last entry 10:30 p.m.)
Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village is an outdoor museum of historical homes and gardens where you can learn the stories of Hawai‘i’s people. And people swear it’s haunted. Around Halloween, this historic sugar plantation in Waipahu turns into a truly scary site. It’s even been named one of the scariest haunted houses in the world by media and technology company Pop Sugar. But beware, this terrifying attraction is geared toward the bravest souls ages 12 and up. Reservations are required.
$20 + $1 online reservation fee, cash only, Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu, hawaiihauntedplantation.com, @hauntedplantation
SEE ALSO: Scary Ghost Stories From Hawai‘i’s “Haunted” Plantation Village
Members’ Night at the Waikīkī Aquarium – Stranger Fins
Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 8 p.m.
Head to the aquarium for a family-friendly Stranger Things-themed night of activities. Play games, enter a Halloween costume contest, carve pumpkins underwater and enjoy delicious food and drinks from local vendors.
Family-friendly, $15 for members ($5 for keiki 4–12), $20 for non-members ($10 for keiki 4–12), keiki 3 and under free, Waikīkī Aquarium, 2777 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, fowaquarium.org, @waikikiaquarium
Fireworks Spectacular, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest & More at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See the pumpkin pie-eating contest at 1 p.m. plus a screening of Minions & Monsters at 3 p.m. Takes photos with characters from the movie from 4 to 6 p.m., and stick around for the free keiki activities, fireworks show, glow foam dance party, live entertainment and prize giveaways.
Family-friendly, included with season pass, Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii
Costume Line Dancing
Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 to 11 p.m.
Instruction 7 to 8 p.m., open dance 8 to 11 p.m.
Don a family-friendly costume and hit the dance floor at Gunstock Ranch. If you don’t know how to line dance, come early for the instructional period from 7 to 8 p.m.
Family-friendly, $7 online, $12 at the door, $10 at the door for students with valid ID, Gunstock Ranch, 56-250 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, gunstockranch.com, @gunstockranch
Mo‘olelo in the Park: Myths & Legends of Hawai‘i
Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sea Life Park becomes Halloween headquarters with trick-or-treat stations, games, free face painting, a free photo booth, live performances, underwater pumpkin carving and more. Plus, take advantage of the buy one adult admission, get one free child admission deal.
Family-friendly, included with the price of admission, keiki 3 and under free, Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Waimānalo, sealifeparkhawaii.com, @sealifepark
Ghost Bar
Oct. 16–31, 6 p.m. to midnight
Get in the mood for Halloween at this pop-up bar themed around nostalgic spookiness with décor and cocktails to match. Walk-ins only.
21+, former Surfers Bakery space at Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #1310, Ala Moana, @ghostbarhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of PBS Hawai‘i
Trunk O’ Treat at PBS Hawai‘i
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PBS Hawai‘i invites its Keiki Club members to celebrate Halloween at its studio in Kalihi with games and treats. Attendees are encouraged to dress up. Note that this event is only open to PBS Hawai‘i Keiki Club members. To sign up for the Keiki Club, visit pbshawaii.org or call (808) 462-5000 and ask for the Advancement Department. Once you’re a member, you will receive an email invitation for Trunk O’ Treat and be able to choose a time slot.
Family-friendly, for PBS Hawai‘i Keiki Club member ($30 annual donation to sign up and $25 for each additional sibling), PBS Hawai‘i, 315 Sand Island Access Road, pbshawaii.org, @pbshawaii
The Great Pumpkin Market
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop locally made goods from small businesses and artists at this fall-themed edition of Honolulu Makers Market.
Family-friendly, free admission, The Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, 327 Keawe St., Kaka‘ako, saltatkakaako.com, @honolulumakersmarket
‘OnoFest & Fall Expo
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This foodie fest lets you try a variety of new foods and drinks for $6 (or less) each. Plus, keiki get access to the Candy Crawl with trick-or-treating and a pumpkin patch.
Family-friendly, $6.50 general admission, $4.50 military and kūpuna (age 60 and up) admission, keiki 12 and under free, pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Holy Nativity School
Holy Nativity School’s Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Explore the Holy Nativity School’s pumpkin patch and enjoy keiki-friendly festival games, a country store, a petting zoo, shave ice and more.
Family-friendly, $10 admission, 5286 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, ‘Āina Haina, holynativityschool.org, @holynativityschool
Photo: Aloun Farms
Aloun Farms Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aloun Farms invites you to its new Aloun Country Market to harvest your own pumpkins, stroll through the sunflowers and shop locally grown produce and pop-up vendors.
Family-friendly, free admission, Aloun Country Market, 94-488 Kunia Road, Waipahu, alounfarms.com, @alounfarmshawaii
Witch Perfect
Sunday, Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m.
See a musical comedy take on Disney film Hocus Pocus performed by stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race, including Tina Burner.
From $40, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @bluenotehawaii
Hauntopia: A Spooky Adventure!
Oct. 23–25, 28–31
Go on a family-friendly adventure through Hauntopia and enjoy trick-or-treating, interactive art and science activities and more Halloween surprises. Recommended for keiki ages 3 to 12, costumes encouraged.
Family-friendly, $20, kids 2 and under free, Da Dream Lab, 905 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, #3304, Kailua, dadreamlab.com, @kidzarthawaii
Nakamura Haunted House
October 23, 24, 30 and 31, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
This neighborhood haunted house returns for 2026. Enter if you dare to find thrills, chills and surprises. The haunted house is recommended for ages 10 and up, though younger keiki are welcome to walk through and the actors won’t scare them.
Family-friendly, free, 94-396 Hokuili St., Mililani, @nakamurahauntedhouse
Photo: Courtesy of Kāhala Mall
Halloween Costume Contest at Kāhala Mall
Friday, Oct. 23, check-in begins at 4:30 p.m., contest begins at 5 p.m.
Keiki up through sixth grade can participate in the annual costume contest for a chance to win gifts and gift cards from mall merchants. The contest will have three age groups, and categories include most original, funniest/cutest and judge’s choice. Families dressed in one theme can also enter as a group for a chance to win best overall theme.
Family-friendly, free, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Kāhala, kahalamallcenter.com, @kahalamall
Theatre of Terrors: Oz
Oct. 23–25, 28–30, 6 to 9 p.m., 20-minute time slots
This year’s haunted house theme gives The Wizard of Oz a spooky twist. All proceeds from this experience benefit Kaimukī High School Performing Arts Center.
$20, recommended for 12+, Kaimukī High School Performing Arts Center, 2705 Kaimukī Ave., Kaimukī, @officialkhspac
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Humane Society
PetWalk 2025
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 a.m. to noon
Bring your costumed furry friends to walk around Kapi‘olani Park, plus check out pop-up shops, enter the pet costume contest, enjoy live music and win prizes. This fundraiser supports the Hawaiian Humane Society.
$35, $20 for keiki (ages 6–10), Kapi‘olani Park, 3840 Pākī Ave., Waikīkī, hawaiianhumane.org, @hawaiianhumane
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
Ward Village Halloween Celebration & Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon
Head to Victoria Ward Park Mauka for free Halloween festivities, including face painting and photo ops. Plus, grab free pumpkin spice malasadas and pumpkins while supplies last.
Family-friendly, free, 1020 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, wardvillage.com, @wardvillage
Halloween at Salt Lake Shopping Center
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your ‘ohana in costume to enjoy a Charlie Brown-themed Halloween celebration with cupcake decorating, trick-or-treating, photo ops and free fidget toys (while supplies last). There will be a costume contest for kids as well.
Family-friendly, free, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Liliko‘i St., Salt Lake, saltlakeshoppingcenter.com, @saltlakeshoppingcenter
Keiki Halloween Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treat at Hale‘iwa Store Lots
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. costume contest registration, noon contest
Hale‘iwa Store Lots’ annual trick-or-treating and keiki costume contest is back with four categories: 0–3 years, 4–8 years, 9–12 years and ‘ohana. Registration opens at 11 a.m., and participation is limited to the first 50 keiki per age group. The contest begins at noon, and the top three winners in each category will receive prizes. Participating retailers will also pass out candy while supplies last.
Family-friendly, free, Hale‘iwa Store Lots, 66-111 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, haleiwastorelots.com, @haleiwastorelots
Trick-or-Treat at Town Center of Mililani
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Town Center of Mililani to trick-or-treat at participating stores with signs in their windows. Join the costume contest, and stick around for the pet costume contest and parade at 3:30 p.m.
Family-friendly, free, Town Center of Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, towncenterofmililani.com, @towncenterofmililani
Hokulani Imaginarium Show Double Feature
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
See the National Geographic documentary Flying Monsters about pterosaurs, then take a special virtual tour of a haunted graveyard brought to life with 3D animation.
Family-friendly, $8 general admission; $7 WCC student, military, senior (65+) with ID; $6 children (ages 4–12), free for children under 4 (1 per paying adult), WCC faculty or staff with ID; cash or checks only, Hokulani Imaginarium at the Center for Aerospace Education, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd., Kāne‘ohe, aerospace.windward.hawaii.edu, @wcc_imaginarium
Halloween Spooktacular at Hawai‘i Kai Towne Center
Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 to 6 p.m.
The annual Halloween Spooktacular is happening once again at the marina docks. Participating merchants will have signs for keiki to snag some sweet treats. The keiki costume contest registration starts at 3 p.m. and will have three categories based on age (infants to 12-year-olds are welcome to participate) plus an ‘ohana category. The contest begins at 4 p.m., with prizes will be awarded to the top three of each age group. There will also be a prize wheel to spin.
Family-friendly, free, Hawai‘i Kai Towne Center, 333 Keahole St., Hawai‘i Kai, hawaiikaitownecenter.com, @hawaiikaitownecenter
Photo: Courtesy of Market City Shopping Center
Halloween Celebration at Market City Shopping Center
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Bring your ‘ohana for trick-or-treating, free popcorn, a free photo booth and arts and crafts. The Market City Halloween costume contest is open to keiki, adults and groups. Also, try your hand at the 94.7 KUMU prize wheel to win prizes from Market City merchants. The Halloween celebration will be held in the back parking lot in front of HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts with additional parking available at Kaimukī High School.
Family-friendly, free, Market City Shopping Center, 2919 Kapi‘olani Blvd. #2, Mō‘ili‘ili, marketcityhawaii.com, @marketcityhi
Halloween at Sweet Land Farm
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Compete in a trivia match, paint a pumpkin and enjoy a charcuterie board. Prizes will be given to the trivia winners and to the painter of the best pumpkin. Family-friendly costumes encouraged. A special drink will also be available for purchase.
Family-friendly, $50 adult admission, $40 keiki admission, 65-1031A Kaukonahua Road, Waialua, sweetlandfarmhawaii.com, @sweetlandfarmhawaii
Photo: Aaron Chun
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m.
At Hawai‘i School for Girls at La Pietra, keiki can trick or treat their way through candy trails, play carnival games, join the Keiki Spooky Story Circle and brave a haunted house if they so dare (recommended for ages 8 and up)! Costumes are encouraged. Most activities are free, though the haunted house is ticketed, with all proceeds supporting the school’s student council. Tickets are on a discounted pre-sale until Thursday, Oct. 22, with tickets sold at the door for cash only.
Family-friendly, free admission, $15 haunted house pre-sale ticket, $20 haunted house ticket at the door, 2933 Poni Moi Road, Lē‘ahi, lapietra.edu, @hawaiischoolforgirls
Octo-Bear-Fest: Boos & Brews at the Zoo
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m.
The zoo will light up after dark with live music, games, pop-up vendors, costume contests and more. Keiki can trunk-or-treat at decorated Volkswagen vehicles hosted by the VW Club of Hawaiʻi. Malayan sun bear conservation will get a special spotlight during the event. Those 21+ can enjoy beer from local breweries Aloha Beer Co., Waikīkī Brewing Company, Beer Lab HI and Honolulu BeerWorks with an Adult Brew Ticket. This event will benefit the Honolulu Zoological Society.
Family-friendly, $20 adult admission, $10 keiki admission (ages 2 to 12), keiki 2 and under free, $45 Adult Brew Ticket, Honolulu Zoo, $5 off for Honolulu Zoological Society members, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo
Creatures of the Samadhi Lagoon
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
See a mesmerizing, otherworldly aerial dance performance. Costumes encouraged, particularly those on theme, like a creature from the deep or a sea spirit.
Family-friendly, $30, 330 Cooke St., Kaka‘ako, samadhihawaii.com, @samadhihawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian Center
Keiki Halloween Costume Contest at Royal Hawaiian Center
Sunday, Oct. 25
Trick-or-Treating: noon to 6 p.m.
Costume Contest: 2 to 5:15 p.m.
Royal Hawaiian Center is getting spooky with trick-or-treating and the annual Halloween Keiki Costume Contest at Royal Grove. Infants to 10-year-olds will have a chance to win first-, second- and third-place prizes in four categories: ages 0–2, ages 3–5, ages 6–10 and ‘ohana costumes (parent and child costume combo). Each child may enter only one category, and the registration deadline is Oct. 25 at noon.
Family-friendly, free, 2201 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, royalhawaiiancenter.com, @royalhawaiicenter
Ghost Club Honolulu
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.
Ghost tour meets pub crawl—join Lopaka Kanapui aka “The Ghost Guy” for a skin-crawling storytelling jaunt around Chinatown.
21+, @ghostclubhonolulu
Makana Kids Halloween Costume Contest
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4 to 8 p.m.
Register for the costume contest with multiple age groups (including ‘ohana) from 4 to 6 p.m. Marvel at the magic show at 6:30 p.m., after which the costume contest will begin. Stick around for the Studio808 performance at 7:45 p.m.
Family-friendly, free, Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, kamakanaalii.com, @kamakanaalii
Thursday Night Market
Thursday, Oct. 29, 4 to 8 p.m.
Wai Kai’s weekly night market with 50-plus vendors goes spooky with a costume contest, trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities.
Family-friendly, free admission, 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach, waikai.com, @waikainightmarket
Photo: Courtesy of Pearlridge Center
Pearlridge Center Candy Crawl
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy indoor trick-or-treating with your keiki in Pearlridge Center’s Mauka and Wai Makai wings. There will also be a keiki costume contest and entertainment hosted by PBS Hawai‘i.
Family-friendly, free, Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, ‘Aiea, pearlridgeonline.com, @pearlridge
Photo: Courtesy of Elite Parking Services
Elite Parking Services’ Ghouls ‘n Gamblin’ Fundraiser
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Have a ghoulishly good time gambling, enjoying food and drinks and winning prizes, with event proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Hawai‘i and the Waikīkī Community Center.
21+, $40 Grand Ballroom at Hilton Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 2500 Kūhiō Ave., Waikīkī, eliteparking.net, @eliteparkinghawaii
Halloween Weekend at The District Nightclub
Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to Friday, Oct. 30, 3 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 10 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 1, 4 a.m.
Dance all night long at these cowboy-themed Halloween parties. Register for the costume contest on Friday for a chance to win prizes, with a total of $3,000 up for grabs.
21+; Thursday admission free before 10:30 p.m., $20 after 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday $10 early bird online, $20 at the door; The District Nightclub, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., Ala Moana, honoluluhalloween.com, @thedistricthi
Candy Carnival Keiki Halloween Event by Storybook Hawai‘i
Friday, Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m.
Kick off Halloween weekend with Storybook Hawai‘i.
Family-friendly, free, Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe, windwardmall.com, @windwardmall
Obake Sake
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy sake courtesy of Kokusai Sake Kai and Japanese pūpū tastings, plus stick around for a raffle giveaway. Bring in two canned goods or other non-perishable food items for JCI Honolulu’s Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Hawai‘i Food Bank to get a $10 cash refund at the door.
21+, $75 early bird for JCI members, $95 early bird for nonmembers, $85 for JCI members, $105 for nonmembers, Todaiji Hawai‘i Bekkaku Honzan, 426 Luakini St., Liliha-Kapālama, jcihonolulu.org, @jcihonolulu
Nightmare at the New Wave Night Market
Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 9 p.m.
The New Wave Night Market is bringing the frights for Halloween with a special two-night event. Look forward to themed crafts and food, trick-or-treating, a live DJ and a costume contest each night with a $200 prize. Free parking will be available onsite.
Free admission, Kroc Center, 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, ‘Ewa Beach, @newwavenightmarket
KSSK Saturday Morning Show Live at Limelight Hawai‘i
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 to 11 a.m.
Join Perry and the Posse for their morning show in person, where you’ll also hear from Lyric Medeiros, Lopaka Kapanui aka “The Ghost Guy” and more surprise guests. There will also be a costume contest and prize giveaways.
Family-friendly, $60 adult admission, $36 keiki admission (ages 4–12), keiki under 4 free, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Ala Moana, limelighthawaii.com, @limelight.hawaii
Halloween U-Pick
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon
Join Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha for a fruits and veggies U-pick plus face painting and mini pumpkin decorating. Everything is by donation, so only take what you need. Costumes encouraged. Parking will be available at Mākaha Elementary School.
Family-friendly, free, 82-225 Ala Na‘auao Place, Wai‘anae, hoaainaomakaha.org, @hoaainaomakaha
Halloween Horseback Tours
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come see the horses and wranglers of Gunstock Ranch in costume during the tours on Halloween.
Family-friendly, tours offered all day, Gunstock Ranch, 56-250 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, gunstockranch.com, @gunstockranch
Halloween at Mililani Shopping Center
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon
Keiki ages 12 and under can sign up for the costume contest, trick-or-treat around the mall, decorate cupcakes and pick up a free squishy toy (while supplies last).
Family-friendly, free, 95-221 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, mililanishoppingcenter.com, @mililanishoppingcenterhawaii
Phamily Fun Day: Cockpits & Candy
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come in costume to trick-or-treat around the museum while experiencing the Aviation Museum’s exhibits and activities.
Family-friendly, $5 pre-registration, $10 at the door, free for members, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Pearl Harbor, pearlharboraviationmuseum.org, @pearlharboraviationmuseum
Halloween at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.
Join the kids’ costume contest at 11 a.m. at the park center stage, and stick around for a screening of Coco at noon in the wavepool. The first 200 keiki in the park before 11:30 a.m. will receive a treat bag while supplies last.
Family-friendly, included with park admission or season pass, Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii
Golden: A K-Pop Halloween Kids’ Party
Saturday, Oct. 31, noon
Dress in your K-pop best and come ready to sing and dance.
Family-friendly, from $17.50, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @bluenotehawaii
Photo: Ranasha Kanahele
Halloween Surf Off Presented by Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 to 5 p.m.
Come in costume with surfboard in hand to this surf competition, which will have three divisions: tandem (all ages), 14 and under, and 15+. All ages and skill levels encouraged to participate. Registration proceeds will benefit the Kahuku High School surf team. Spectators are welcome.
$20 registration fee, Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, jobsurfexperience.com, @jamieobriensurfexperience
Trick-or-Treat at Kapolei Marketplace
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m.
Bring your keiki (ages 12 and under) to trick-or-treat at participating vendors.
Family-friendly, free, 95-221 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, shopkapolei.com, @kapoleimarketplacehawaiii
Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center
Ala-Ween Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 p.m.
More than 100 merchants throughout the mall will hand out sweets to trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Find more spooky festivities at Centerstage, including a dance party hosted by The Hawai‘i DJ, prize giveaways and free balloon creations.
Family-friendly, free, Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, alamoanacenter.com, @alamoanacenter
Día de Muertos
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 9 p.m.
Join Mercado de la Raza for a community gathering in celebration of Día de Muertos, aka the Day of the Dead, with food, music and cultural exhibits.
Family-friendly, Mercado de la Raza, 94-1259 Hulukupuna St., Waipahu, mercadodelaraza.com, @mercadodelaraza
Photo: Courtesy of Kāhala Mall
Trick-or-Treating at Kāhala Mall
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Collect treats from participating retailers.
Family-friendly, free, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Kāhala, kahalamallcenter.com, @kahalamall
McCully’s Monster Mansion
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m.
Bring the ‘ohana for trunk-or-treating, face painting, games and a keiki-friendly haunted house. Limited parking will be available at Lunalilo Elementary School. Call (808) 768-6707 for more information.
Family-friendly, free, McCully District Park, 831 Pumehana St., McCully, honolulu.gov, @honolulu_parks
Pumpkin Pā‘ina
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m.
‘Ohana can trick-or-treat at participating merchants while completing a passport for treasure. Plus, play carnival games, spin to win prizes, get your face painted and enjoy the petting zoo. Keiki ages 12 and under can pick up a free Pumpkin Pā‘ina tote bag while supplies last.
Family-friendly, free, Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, 691 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, saltatkakaako.com, @saltourkakaako
The Haunted Boardroom
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 10 p.m.
The Boardroom Kailua goes spooky with eerie décor, spooky cocktails, a haunted speakeasy, live music and a costume contest. Reservations recommended.
The Boardroom Kailua, 44 Kainehe St., Kailua, theboardroomkailua.com, @theboardroomkailua
Windward Mall Trick-or-Treating
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Participating merchants will be giving out goodies during Windward Mall’s indoor Trick-or-Treat event.
Family-friendly, free, Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe, windwardmall.com, @windwardmall
Halloween Show & Trick-or-Treating at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
See a Halloween stage show by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawai‘i from 6 to 7 p.m., then take your keiki trick-or-treating throughout the mall while enjoying music from a live DJ.
Family-friendly, free, Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, kamakanaalii.com, @kamakanaalii
BOOgie at Waikīkī Beach Walk
Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 to 10 p.m.
Dress up for a night on the Beach Walk, where there will be a live DJ, pop-up vendors and trick-or-treating for keiki.
Family-friendly, free admission, Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza, 227 Lewers St., Waikīkī, waikikibeachwalk.com, @waikikibeachwalk
Tales of Haunted Hawai‘i Halloween
Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Hear about the spookier side of Hawai‘i’s history and legends from renowned storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, aka the Ghost Guy. For ages 12 and up.
From $30, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @bluenotehawaii
Zombie Hideaway
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 a.m.
Party on Halloween night with spooky cocktails by Skull & Crown Trading Co. and live DJs in the heart of Waikīkī.
21+, free admission, Donn’s Treehouse at International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, shopinternationalmarketplace.com, @intlmktplace
Tiki’s Annual Waikīkī Halloween Bash
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to close
Costume up and cheers to Halloween at Tiki’s, where you can rock out to live music, hit the dance floor and enjoy spooky cocktails. If you have dinner at Tiki’s beforehand, you can get a discounted $15 ticket for the Halloween party at the bar.
21+ (bring a physical ID), $15 early bird, $25 advance, $40 at the door, Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, tikis.com, @tikisgrill
Halloween at the Hyatt
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 a.m.
Do the Monster Mash and enter the costume contest with up to $2,000 in prizes. This year’s theme is “Gotta Spook ’Em All.” Premium general admission includes a fast pass, glow stick and candy pouch.
21+, $25 general admission, $35 premium general admission, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, 2411 Koa Ave., Waikīkī, hyatthalloween.com, @hyattregencywaikiki
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
Jasmine Chagnon is the former editor of HONOLULU Family and now a contributor.
