Looking for spook-tacular fun and family-friendly festivities this Halloween season? Whether you’re seeking haunted houses, pumpkin patches, or costume parades, our guide to the top Halloween events on Oahu will help you find the perfect activities to make this Halloween memorable for your entire family.
2024 Fall Harvest Festival
September 28 to November 9, 1:00pm – 4:00pm (weekdays) and 9:00am – 4:00pm (weekends)
Waimānalo Country Farm
Open Tuesday to Sunday, Waimānalo Country Farm invites you to wander through picturesque sunflower fields and vibrant pumpkin patches. Capture the season’s beauty with photo ops in the sprawling pumpkin patch and enjoy freshly squeezed lemonade, farm honey, and homemade treats from the country market. Families can delight in a variety of activities, including a kids’ zone packed with fun and a charming hayride (weather permitting). On weekends, experience the excitement of the kids’ cow train ride for just $5.
For more information, please visit waimanalocountryfarms.com.
Leeward YMCA Fall Festival
October 5, 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Leeward YMCA
Join the Leeward YMCA Fall Festival for a day of fun and festivities for all ages! Enjoy exciting family-friendly games, craft booths, and delicious food available for purchase. Don’t miss the spooky trolley rides hosted by the Waipahu Community Association, offering a unique tour of Waipahu’s history and attractions.
For more information, please visit ymcahonolulu.org.
HI Street Grindz & Crafts Fest
October 5, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Aloha Stadium
Bring your beach chairs and mats for a family-friendly Halloween themed HI Street Grindz & Crafts Fest! Enjoy a Halloween costume contest for all ages, trick-or-treating, and a trunk and treat experience. Marvel at the cars and bikes on display, with awards for multiple classes, including a People’s Choice Award and lowrider hopping competitions. With food trucks, specialty drinks, live entertainment, and giveaways, this event is a spooky celebration you won’t want to miss!
For more information, please visit facebook.com.
Hide ‘N Seek
October 11, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Waikīkī Aquarium
Kick off the Halloween season at Waikīkī Aquarium’s Members’ Night! Enjoy spooky games, educational activities, a scavenger hunt, costume contests, underwater pumpkin carving, and more. Featuring local vendors and a mermaid photo op, it’s a fun-filled evening for all ages. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Hawaiian Reef and catch some sea monsters. Admission: $15 adults (FOWA members), $20 adults (non-members), $5 kids (FOWA members), $10 kids (non-members).
For more information, please visit fowaquarium.org.
Histories & Mysteries Tour
October 11, 18, and 25, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Honolulu Zoo
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure at the Honolulu Zoo Society’s Histories & Mysteries Tours! As twilight descends, join us for a captivating walking tour, where guides will recount eerie encounters shared by staff. Perfect for those who love the supernatural, these tours are recommended for ages 8 and up. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with history and mystery—reserve your spot today!
For more information, please visit honoluluzoo.org.
Sunset on the Beach
October 12, 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Queen’s Beach
Join the fun at Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Night featuring Hotel Transylvania! This Halloween-themed event at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki promises a hauntingly good time for families. Arrive early to enjoy live music, spooky games, and tasty treats, plus don’t miss the kids’ costume contest before the film! With the sunset providing a magical backdrop, this free outdoor movie night is perfect for celebrating the Halloween spirit.
For more information, please visit southwestairlineshawaii.com.
22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Aloun Farms
Celebrate pumpkin season at Aloun Farms in Kapolei! Enjoy farm-fresh produce, craft and food vendors, local entertainment, keiki rides, a petting zoo, and free tractor hayrides. Pick your own pumpkin and explore hundreds of acres of farmland. Entry is $5 per person, with free admission for keiki under two.
For more information, please visit alounfarms.com.
Nightmare on Midway Street
October 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, and 31, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
American Renaissance Academy
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at “Nightmare on Midway Street!” This family-friendly event offers food trucks, carnival games, and a thrilling haunted house for those seeking a scare. Enjoy Halloween movies each night and make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
For more information, please visit nightmare.brownpapertickets.com.
Spooky Science Workshop
October 19, 10:00am – 1:45pm
Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
Join Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center for a day of educational fun and spooky surprises—perfect for young scientists! This engaging event offers 45 minutes of oozy, bubbling science activities, followed by playtime in the exhibit galleries. Registration is required by October 5, so secure your spot early!
For more information, please visit discoverycenterhawaii.org.
Makana Kids Halloween Costume Contest
October 19, 3:00pm – 7:30pm
Ka Makana Ali‘i
Register your little ghouls and goblins to showcase their creative costumes. The contest kicks off at 5:00pm with age categories for 0-4, 5-8, and 9-12, plus a special prize for the Overall Judges’ Favorite. Exciting prizes await all participants!
For more information, please visit kamakanaalii.com.
Market City’s Halloween Celebration
October 19, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Market City Shopping Center
Join the Halloween fun at Market City Shopping Center! Kids can dress up for guided trick-or-treating, enjoy a Halloween photo booth, and enter the costume contest. The event features free treat bags, popcorn, and crafts with Ben Franklin Crafts, plus chances to win prizes from the 94.7 KUMU prize wheel. Celebrate a family-friendly Halloween at the center in the lower-level parking lot. Additional parking is available at Kaimuki High School.
For more information, please visit marketcityhawaii.com.
Under the Sea Halloween Ho’olaule’a
October 19 and 20, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sea Life Park
Dive into a magical weekend at Sea Life Park! Enjoy games, interactive activities, and special storytelling at the Reef Theatre. Meet a magical mermaid in the Hawaiian Reef pool and don’t miss the Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 19, featuring prizes for kids, teens, and groups!
For more information, please visit sealifeparkhawaii.com.
Seek + Treat: The Hunt for the Hidden Password
October 19-31, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Kailua Town
Join Kailua Town for a FREE Family-Friendly Halloween Adventure! This self-guided quest invites families to search for hidden pumpkins around town using QR codes and clues that lead to treats and prizes for keiki. Start your hunt at the Lau Hala Shops entrance, where you’ll receive instructions and your first letter for a secret password. Gather all the letters and solve the clues to win a gachapon-style prize capsule at the end! Costumes are encouraged, and participants 18 and older can enter to win a $250 prize package from local merchants.
For more information, please visit kailuatownhi.com.
Halloween Spookie Town at Da Zoo
October 25, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
DLT Stables
Presented by BMaxFitness, this family-friendly event features exciting activities like trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, pony rides for kids ages 2 and up, games, and photo opportunities.
For more information, please visit dltstables.com.
45th Annual Halloween Costume Contest
October 25, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Kahala Mall
Don’t miss the 2024 Annual Halloween Costume Contest celebrating 45 years of festive fun in partnership with the Department of Parks & Recreation, Waialae Complex! Enjoy a lively evening filled with creative costumes, family activities, and prizes from Kahala Mall merchants. Participants simply line up by age group for their assembly times—no registration required! Each contestant receives a mini backpack of treats, and winners in each category will be announced right after their showcase.
For more information, please visit kahalamallcenter.com.
12th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
October 25-26, 8:00pm – 2:00pm
Holy Nativity School
Get ready for a spooktacular weekend at the 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival + Flick-or-Treat Drive-In at Holy Nativity School! The festival will have unlimited kiddie games, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and thrilling costume contests for just $35 per person. And don’t miss the eerie Flick-or-Treat Drive-In Movies, showcasing Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus and Despicable Me 4. On October 26, dive into the hauntingly fun Gourd Eats Market, featuring a bake sale, creepy crafts, food trucks, and lawn games—all free to enter!
For more information, please visit holynativityschool.org.
Spookapalooza 2024
October 25-27, 7:00pm – 9:15pm
Hawaiian Railway Society
Get ready for Spookapalooza 2024, a thrilling haunted train adventure perfect for the Halloween season! Journey through darkness for 22 minutes of spine-tingling fun, complete with ghostly sights and eerie sounds. Limited seats are available for this family-friendly ride. Arrive early to secure your spot, and enjoy snacks from our open snack bar.
For more information, please visit hawaiianrailway.com.
Halloween Family Camp
October 25-27
YMCA Camp Erdman
Celebrate Halloween with your family at YMCA Camp Erdman’s Halloween Family Camp! Choose from cozy cabins or a spacious yurt, all-inclusive of meals, accommodations, and exciting camp activities. Nestled between the Waianae Mountains and Mokuleia beaches, this weekend offers the perfect chance to reconnect with loved ones in a beautiful, tech-free setting. Enjoy Halloween-themed fun, outdoor activities, and quality family time in a stunning beachfront environment. Limited spots are available—reserve your cabin today!
For more information, please visit ymcahonolulu.org.
Halloween ‘Ohana Stay-Cay Weekend 2024
October 25-27
Camp Mokule’ia
Join Camp Mokule’ia for a spooktacular Halloween ‘Ohana Stay-Cay Weekend! This family-friendly getaway offers a flat rate that covers lodging, meals, and a weekend full of themed activities like pumpkin carving, monster squish painting, and a movie night featuring Monsters Inc. Enjoy zip-lining, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more. With fun activities and a festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way for local families to relax and celebrate Halloween close to home. Costumes are encouraged!
For more information, please visit campmokuleia.org.
Halloween Celebration & Pumpkin Patch
October 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm
South Shore Market
This festive event promises a delightful morning filled with activities for all ages, including a vibrant pumpkin patch, face painting, and caricature drawings. Capture the spirit of the season with fun photo opportunities and indulge in delicious pumpkin spice malasadas. All activities are complimentary while supplies last!
For more information, please visit wardvillage.com.
It’s Okay To Feel All The Feels Halloween
October 26, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Get ready for a fun day at the Inside Out 2 themed Halloween event at Salt Lake Shopping Center! Participate in a scavenger hunt for memory orbs, open to three age groups, enjoy free Halloween crafts for kids 12 and under, and join in on a center-wide trick-or-treat adventure! Don’t miss the costume contest, with prizes in multiple categories. Capture the day with a free photo backdrop and enter to win a grand prize from KDNN Radio and local merchants!
For more information, please visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
Halloween Spooktacular
October 26, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Bring your little ones for an evening of spooky delights, including a Keiki Costume Contest with prizes for the top three in each age category, Halloween-themed trick-or-treating from local vendors, and a chance to spin the prize wheel for exciting giveaways.
For more information, please visit hawaiikaitownecenter.com.
Halloween Costume Party
October 26, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
KIHA Public Skate
Join KIHA Public Skating for an all-ages, family-friendly afternoon of skating and celebration. Bring your own roller or inline skates, or rent a pair for just $5. With an entry fee of only $10, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the spooky season! Costumes are strongly encouraged, so come dressed to impress and join in the Halloween fun on wheels!
For more information, please visit instagram.com.
Mililani YMCA Trunk & Treat
October 26, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Mililani YMCA
This family-friendly Halloween celebration features safe trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and an array of exciting activities. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks while kids dive into arts and crafts, carnival games, a bounce house, and more! Purchase an Activity Stamp Card in advance to unlock all the fun.
For more information, please visit ymcahonolulu.org.
Hawaiʻi Ghost Stories: A Symphony Spooktacular
October 26 and 27
Hawaii Theatre Center
Join the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for “Hawaiʻi Ghost Stories: A Symphony Spooktacular!” on October 26 and 27 at the Hawaii Theatre. Experience an evening of chilling ghost tales and spooky music favorites, including pieces from Jaws, Danse Macabre, and A Night on Bald Mountain, narrated by HI Now Daily Correspondent Lauren Teruya. Dress in costume for added fun! The Sunday matinee offers a family-friendly version, perfect for all ages.
For more information, please visit hawaiitheatre.com.
Keiki Costume Ball
October 27, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
Join the Halloween fun at the Keiki Costume Ball. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the center, along with “spooktacular” games and crafts. With two sessions available, this event promises a festive and safe environment for little ones to celebrate Halloween. Please note that the Center will be open only to registered participants on this special day.
For more information, please visit discoverycenterhawaii.org.
Keiki Halloween Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treat
October 27, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Hale‘iwa Store Lots
Little ghosts and goblins can register starting at 2pm, with the costume contest kicking off at 3pm. The first 50 entries per age group will compete for exciting prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Plus, enjoy trick-or-treating at participating merchants for a delightful Halloween experience.
For more information, please visit haleiwastorelots.com.
Mall-Wide Halloween Trick-or-Treating
October 31, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Kahala Mall
Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at the 2024 Mall-Wide Halloween Trick-or-Treating event Kahala Mall! Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a safe, fun-filled experience featuring a live DJ, festive decorations, and tons of treats. Look for balloons at participating stores to score candy and delicious goodies, including special treats from Diamond Bakery like Animal Crackers and Cookies.
For more information, please visit kahalamallcenter.com.
Free Halloween Candy Crawl
October 31, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Pearlridge Center
This indoor trick-or-treat event is perfect for families and features a delightful stroll through participating stores, where keiki can collect free treats. Marvel at creative costumes and even join the keiki costume contest for a chance to win prizes!
For more information, please visit pearlridgeonline.com.
Pearl City Foundation Halloween Bash
October 31, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Momilani Community Center
This free family-friendly event features exciting games, a fun costume contest, and trick-or-treating for all ages. Enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors, making it a perfect evening for the whole family. No registration is needed—just come ready to celebrate!
For more information, please visit pearlcityfoundation.org.
