As Halloween creeps closer, Oʻahu comes alive with thrilling events that perfectly capture the eerie spirit of the season.
Halloween began as the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest and the arrival of winter. Once centered on warding off spirits, it’s now a celebration of costumes, candy and frightening traditions.
This year, Halloween in Hawaiʻi falls on Thursday 31 October 2024.
Halloween on Oʻahu
We love watching Halloween hype take over Oʻahu from late September to early November. Most businesses embrace the fun, transforming the island into a spooky wonderland.
Spaces fill with themed decor like spider webs, skeletons and ghastly figures, while menus showcase Halloween-inspired treats, with pumpkin spice creations stealing the show.
For those over 21, the Nightmare pop-up bar at Ala Moana Center and various bar crawls add a unique twist to the island’s nightlife.
Families with kids can enjoy a softer side to Halloween at fall festivals, local pumpkin patches and seasonal events at shopping centers, including trick-or-treat activities.
Both adults and children can attend costume parties and enter costume contests throughout the month. Find your perfect outfit at Party City Honolulu or Spirit Halloween.
Halloween Night in Waikīkī
Halloween night on Thursday 31 October 2024 is the highlight of the season, and Waikīkī is the place to be! Kalākaua Avenue turns into an unofficial “street party” with locals and visitors showing off their creative costumes.
It’s the perfect scene for people-watching as costumed revelers fill the sidewalks, traveling between bars, restaurants and shops, soaking up Waikīkī’s electric atmosphere on Halloween.
Oʻahu Ghost Tours
For those seeking a real scare, Oʻahu’s ghost tours are a must-do! From haunted sites to ancient legends, these tours offer a spine-chilling look into Hawaiʻi’s supernatural past.
- Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour
- Honolulu Haunts & Hauntings Ghost Tour
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour
- Honolulu Night Marchers Ghost Tour
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Halloween Events Calendar
Ready to experience the best things to do for Halloween in Oʻahu? Keep reading for all the must-do events, festivals, activities and experiences this spine-tingling season.
Various October to November 2024
- Fall Harvest Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms (28 Sep-9 Nov)
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (19-20 & 26-27 Oct)
- Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center (18-19, 25-26 & 31)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
- 4.48 Psychosis (23-25 & 27 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- Spooky Cocktails & Theming at Doraku Kakaʻako
Sat 19 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Dive’n’Movie: Hotel Transylvania
- Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl
- Spooky Science Workshop at Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (19-20 & 26-27 Oct)
- Makana Kids Halloween Costume Contest at Ka Kakana Aliʻi
- Under the Sea Halloween Ho’olaule’a at Sea Life Park
- Market City’s Halloween Celebration
- Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center (18-19, 25-26 & 31)
Sun 20 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (19-20 & 26-27 Oct)
- Kroc Pumpkin Poolooza 2024
- Under the Sea Halloween Ho’olaule’a at Sea Life Park
Mon 21 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
Tue 22 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
Wed 23 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- 4.48 Psychosis (23-25 & 27 Oct)
Thu 24 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- 4.48 Psychosis (23-25 & 27 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
Fri 25 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Zombie Hideaway Pop-Up Tiki Bar (25-26 Oct)
- Emo Nite at The Republik
- Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl
- Trick or Treat Halloween Fest
- 4.48 Psychosis (23-25 & 27 Oct)
- Spookapalooza 2024: Haunted Train Rides! (25 & 26 Oct)
- Lewers Lounge presents Death & Co. and The Macallan Takeover (25 & 26 Oct)
- Haunted Kingdom at The District Nightclub (25, 26 & 31 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- The Great Pumpkin Festival (25 & 26 Oct)
- Honolulu Zoo Histories & Mysteries Tour (18 & 25 Oct)
- Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center (18-19, 25-26 & 31)
Sat 26 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival
- Halloween Karaoke Party
- Honolulu Horror Nights: They SLASH Them
- Trunk-or-Treat at iRep Detail Supply
- Halloween Bar Crawl
- Honolulu’s Maker’s Market: Halloween
- Spooktacular *DOD ID cardholders
- Halloween Celebration & Pumpkin Patch at Ward Village
- Spookapalooza 2024: Haunted Train Rides! (25 & 26 Oct)
- Lewers Lounge presents Death & Co. and The Macallan Takeover (25 & 26 Oct)
- Haunted Kingdom at The District Nightclub (25, 26 & 31 Oct)
- Hawaiʻi Ghost Stories: A Symphony Spooktacular (26 & 27 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (19-20 & 26-27 Oct)
- The Great Pumpkin Festival (25 & 26 Oct)
- Halloween Event at Salt Lake Shopping Center
- Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center (18-19, 25-26 & 31)
Sun 27 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Hallow-Zoo 2024
- Sunday Funday: Halloween Edition
- Halloween Hair Battle Royale
- Keiki Costume Ball at Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
- 4.48 Psychosis (23-25 & 27 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- Hawaiʻi Ghost Stories: A Symphony Spooktacular (26 & 27 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (19-20 & 26-27 Oct)
- Keiki Halloween Costume Contest
- Center-Wide Trick-or-Treating at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Trick-or-Treat Events at Town Center of Mililani
Mon 28 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
Tue 29 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
- Bruh Bruh’s Bowling & Costume Party
Wed 30 October 2024
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Theater of Terrors: Asylum (25-30 Oct)
- “1706” Theatrical Horror Experience (21-22 & 28-30 Oct)
Thu 31 October 2024 🎃
Halloween in Waikīkī is the grand finale of the island’s celebration. Dress up for the unofficial “street party” on Kalākaua Avenue, where locals and visitors alike don costumes and stroll the streets.
- Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar (4-31 Oct)
- Tiki’s Waikiki Halloween Bash
- Twin Fin Halloween at HB Social Club
- Blackout Circus Halloween Glove Rave
- Halloween Bar Crawl
- Waikiki Booze Cruise on Halloween
- Happy Halloween at Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
- Ala-Ween Spooktacular
- The Moana Surfrider’s Spookeasy
- Haunted Halloween at International Market Place
- Haunted Kingdom at The District Nightclub (25, 26 & 31 Oct)
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
- Haunted Plantation (18-20, 25-27 & 31 Oct)
- Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center (18-19, 25-26 & 31)
Fri 1 November 2024
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
Sat 2 November 2024
- Dia de Los Muertos at Bishop Museum
- Halloween Bar Crawl
- Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House (18-20, 24-27 & 31 Oct & 1-2 Nov)
TBC October 2024
Please bookmark this page for Halloween updates — more events will be added as the date approaches. Some events may require an entry fee, advance reservations, or tickets.
While we strive to provide accurate information, human error is possible, so please confirm event details directly with the operator.
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