Keiki Cultural Festival
Saturday, October 5, 9:00am – 7:00pm
Join Healing Hearts Hawaii Organization at Ala Moana’s Magic Island for their Keiki Cultural Festival! There will be family fun activities, keiki games, arts and crafts, delicious food, bouncy houses and more. Funds raised at this event will support Healing Hearts Hawaii Organization’s programs and services, which in turn will help provide a safe environment of healing for Hawaii’s keiki.
For more information, please contact jkaohu@healing-hearts-hawaii.org or follow @healing_hearts_hawaii.
Day at Lake Wilson
Saturday, October 5, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Donʻt miss a great day out at the Wahiawā Freshwater Park! This free event features boat tours of the lake, delicious food, and lively entertainment, all set in one of Hawaii’s largest freshwater reservoirs. Presented by the State DLNR and local community groups, attendees can enjoy hands-on conservation and sustainability activities, games, and contests. Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket, sunscreen, and bug repellent for a day of fun and learning in beautiful Wahiawa. Plenty of parking available!
For more information, visit dayatthelake.org.
Kroctober Fest 2024
Saturday, October 5, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join the community for Kroctober Fest at the Kroc Athletic Field! This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities, including keiki games, inflatables, live entertainment, and pony rides for a nominal fee. Enjoy delicious food from various vendors while celebrating the Fall season with your ‘ohana. Parking is limited, so consider carpooling or riding the Skyline.
For more information, visit eventbrite.com.
Hawaii Children And Youth Day
Sunday, October 6, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Every year on the first Sunday of October, children and youth of Hawaii are recognized and celebrated for their contributions to our community. Children and Youth Day events have created lifetime memories for Hawaii families. It also serves as a wonderful community resource to educate families about services available in Hawaii in a fun-filled and life changing way.
Visit HawaiiCYD.org for more details, and don’t miss the Encore TV Special on KHNL.
HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day
Sunday, October 6, 10:30am – 1:30pm
This family-friendly event offers free dental screenings, engaging games, and exciting prizes, all while teaching keiki the importance of oral health. Join the fun and meet the HDS Tooth Fairy, and be sure to enter the Halloween costume contest with categories for cutest, scariest, and most creative outfits. It’s a great day out for all ages!
For more information, visit hawaiidentalservice.com.
Gunstock Ranch’s Fall Fun Festivities
Monday, October 7, Tuesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 10
Join the fun at Gunstock Ranch’s Fall Fun Festivities this October! Enjoy a series of FREE, family-friendly events during fall break, perfect for all ages. Experience Family Fun Night with campfire activities, line dancing, and s’mores under the stars. Don’t miss Music with Moonpie the Cow, featuring tunes and a petting zoo with the beloved cow. Plus, participate in All About Horses, where you can learn about these magnificent animals through crafts and hands-on activities. Come to one event or all three—everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit instagram.com
Great Pumpkin Festival
Friday, October 25 – Saturday, October 26
Holy Nativity School is thrilled to celebrate the 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival and Flick-or-Treat Drive-In Movie Weekend to welcome the coming of Fall and Halloween! This event is open to the public and welcomes families to enjoy Holy Nativity School’s 4-acre campus in Aina Haina, large student-designed playground, legendary pumpkin patch, keiki games, country store, ‘ono food, evening drive-in movies, and more. Tickets are required for entry and are very limited.
For more information, visit HolyNativitySchool.org.
Honolulu Gem & Fossil Show
Wednesday, October 30 – Sunday, November 3
The annual Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show, held at the Hawaii Convention Center, is a see-touch-buy event where you’ll find meteorites, dinosaur bones, fossils, minerals, crystals, art, gemstones, beads, designer jewelry and much more! Most items are sold by the miner, prospector, diver or geologist who did the digging and prepping. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a curious newcomer, or looking for the perfect gift, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this unique event.
Visit Honolulu.show for more information and to preorder tickets.
Looking for Halloween Events?
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best Halloween events happening on Oahu, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of the thrills and chills. Whether you’re looking for haunted houses, pumpkin patches, or costume parties, we’ve got you covered. For all the details and to find the perfect Halloween activities for your family, visit our 2024 Guide to Family-Friendly Halloween Events.
