During an October visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Halloween season, UH Women’s Volleyball and the Honolulu Pride Parade.

Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in October 2025
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in October 2025.
Tours & Activities to Try This October
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
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour
- Honolulu Night Marchers Ghost Tour
Various October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours (14-17 Oct & 21-24)
- Blue Note Hawaii October Line-Up
- Halloween Events in Oʻahu
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (16-26 Oct)
- Hawaiʻi’s Woodshow (3-25 Oct)
- Honolulu Pride Events in Oʻahu
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Oktoberfest Events in Oʻahu
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival (27 Sep-9 Nov)
Thu 2 October 2025
Fri 3 October 2025
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi’s Woodshow
- The Moth 2025 at Hawaii Theatre
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 4 October 2025
- 2025 Filipino Cultural Summit
- 2025 Spooky Trolley Tours
- 6th Annual Lumpia Eating Contest and Dive’n’Movie Night: Lilo and Stitch (PG)
- Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Galliard & The Emperor with Galliard Strings
- Kalapana 50th Anniversary Concert
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Hawaiʻi Kai Market
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Pilina Kapu “Forbidden Relationships”: A Night of Moʻolelo, Hula, Oli & Mele
Sun 5 October 2025
- Galliard & The Emperor with Galliard Strings
- Steel Guitar Sundays at Hula Grill Waikiki
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
Mon 6 October 2025
- Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival)
Thu 9 October 2025
Fri 10 October 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Electric Feels: An Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
- Food & New Product Show 2025
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Jake Shimabukuro Asia Tour Kickoff Shows
- Koʻolau Night Market
- The Joy of Sake
- The Magic of Adam Trent
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Cal Poly vs. Hawai’i
Sat 11 October 2025
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Dive’n’Movie Night: The Addams Family 2 (PG)
- Fall Gift Fair
- Flavors of Hawaii Waikiki Festival
- Food & New Product Show 2025
- International Market Place Sip + Shop
- Kolohe Kai – What Aloha Means
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center Market
- October 2025 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Over The Edge For Special Olympics Hawaiʻi
- Speed Dating Halloween Edition age 40-50
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Utah State
Sun 12 October 2025
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Food & New Product Show 2025
- Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race
- Superhero Day at at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawai’i
Tue 14 October 2025
Wed 15 October 2025
Top October Experiences
Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall
- Led by knowledgeable local guides
- Stops at many of Oʻahu’s hidden gems
- Includes Waimea botanical garden & waterfall
- Max. of 24 people per group, all ages welcome
Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour
- 5-star rated with over 3,000 reviews
- Honolulu sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
- Visit Pearl Harbor historic sites
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See ʻIolani Palace & King Kamehameha statue
Thu 16 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
Fri 17 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 18 October 2025
- 2025 Honolulu Pride Parade
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Halloween Runway Show + Afterparty
- Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawai’i in Concert
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Holo Holo Festival
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Haleʻiwa Town Market
- Market City’s Halloween Celebration
- Mind, Body & Spirit Celebration
- Speed Dating HI Halloween Edition age 25-35
- The 13th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
Sun 19 October 2025
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Holo Holo Festival
- Hy’s Steak House Monthly Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Mind, Body & Spirit Celebration
- Pumpkin Poolooza 2025
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
Mon 20 October 2025
Tue 21 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
Wed 22 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
Thu 23 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Long Beach Dub Allstars
Fri 24 October 2025
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Educational Tours
- Bump in The Night 2! W/ Document One!
- Candlelight: Halloween Classics Concert
- Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Magic Show with Matthew Singer at Lokahi Brewing
- Spookapalooza 2025: Haunted Train Rides!
Sat 25 October 2025
- FANG-TASTIC Craft Fair
- Halloween Cookie Decorating Workshop
- Halloween Promotion at Salt Lake Shopping Center
- Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Honolulu Halloween Bar Crawl
- Honolulu Maker’s Market: Halloween
- Kāhuli Festival 2025
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Let’s Make a Difference Day: WOW Waikīkī Beach Clean-Up
- Priced into Paradise 2025 – Build a Future, Find a Home
- Spookapalooza 2025: Haunted Train Rides!
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Cal State Fullerton vs. Hawai’i
Sun 26 October 2025
- Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
- Sounds of the Ocean at Bishop Museum
Wed 29 October 2025
Thu 30 October 2025
- Hawaii Appleseed’s Fright for Justice Fundraiser
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival: Slanted & Phan-tastic: A Celebration of Charles Phan
Fri 31 October 2025
- Halloween Events in Oʻahu
- Boos & Brews at Bishop Museum Great Lawn
- Emo Nite at The Republik
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Fright Night Halloween Party
- Halloween Trick or Treating at International Market Place
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival: FEAST Summit
- Hawaiʻi International Dance Expo
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival – Oʻahu
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Honolulu Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Hyatt Halloween
- Soul Train Halloween Party
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Tiki’s Annual Waikiki Halloween Bash
- Underwater Pumpkin Carving
TBC October 2025
- Sneaker Con 2025
- Taste of the Grand Lānai
- The Great Pumpkin Festival
- The Hawaii Burlesque Festival
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
- West Fest: Hana Hou Music Festival
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
INSIDE TIP: As October approaches, watch for more event announcements and bookmark this page for updates. Some events may require advance reservations or tickets. While we strive for accuracy, please confirm details with organizers as dates, times and pricing may change.
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