Halloween season is creeping up, and there's plenty of spooky fun across Oahu. Whether you're hunting for keiki-approved fun or looking for chills and thrills after dark, we’ve rounded up the best events on the island so you can plan a spooktacular October filled with unforgettable memories.
Halloween Special Events & Costume Contests
Members’ Night at the Waikiki Aquarium: Animal Superheroes
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Sat., Oct. 11
Waikiki Aquarium members can meet reef defenders like Sonarwhisk the goatfish, Symbio the clownfish, Regenera the coral banded shrimp and Crimson Bite the red-toothed triggerfish. Activities include a scavenger hunt, games, Halloween costume contest, mermaid photo ops and underwater pumpkin carving. Delicious bites from local vendors will also be available. Tickets required.
Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu
Keiki Sunday Halloween Festivities at Sea Life Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sun., Oct. 12
Families are in for a treat with a special buy one adult admission, get one free child addmission offer for a special Halloween-themed Keiki Sunday at Sea Park. Guests can enjoy festive decorations, themed games, trick-or-treat stations, creative costumes and special character appearances.
Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo
Kailua Town Seek & Treat: The Hunt for Hidden Treasure
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Daily, Oct. 18-31
Calling all sleuths and adventurers! Embark on a fun-filled quest through Kailua, collecting stamps, treats and hidden treasures along the way. Don’t forget to wear your best costume! Plus, participants 18 and older can enter for a chance to win a pair of Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (a $300 value). Find full details on how to play online.
Kailua Town
Kahala Mall Costume Contest
Check-in: 4:30 p.m., contest begins at 5 p.m. | Fri., Oct. 24
Keiki up to sixth grade are invited to join the 45th Annual Costume Contest at Kahala Mall for a chance to win prizes and gift cards from mall merchants. The contest features three age groups, with awards for Most Original, Funniest/Cutest and Judge’s Choice costumes. Families who coordinate their costumes around a single theme can also compete together for Best Overall Theme.
4211 Waialae Ave., Kahala
Hallow-Zoo at the Honolulu Zoo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sun., Oct. 26
The Honolulu Zoo invites keiki and their families to dress up in costume and enjoy a day of Halloween fun. Follow spooky clues filled with animal facts to track down the Zoo’s feathered ‘ohana and collect creature stamps, then continue along the Haunted Habitat Treat Trail, where 15 doors await trick-or-treaters. Activity stations will also feature animal bio-facts, Creepy Conservation partners and more—all included with regular zoo admission.
Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
Keiki Costume Ball at Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
10 a.m. – Noon or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Sun., Oct. 26
Join the fun at the Children's Discovery Center's annual Keiki Costume Ball, where families can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Center, Halloween-themed crafts and plenty of spooky surprises. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Children's Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Honolulu
Halloween at Royal Hawaiian Center
Noon – 6 p.m. | Sun., Oct. 26
Celebrate Halloween at Royal Hawaiian Center with trick-or-treating at participating merchants and the signature Keiki Costume Contest—the largest in Waikiki—happening in The Royal Grove from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. It’s a festive day of family fun you won’t want to miss!
Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
Keiki Crafts and Treats
Spooky Science Workshop
10 a.m. | Sat., Oct. 18
Calling all mini-mad scientists! The Spooky Science Workshop at the Children's Discovery Center is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with hands-on experiments that ooze, bubble and amaze. The workshop includes 45 minutes of themed activities along with time to explore the exhibit galleries for a day of spooktacular fun. Registration required.
Children's Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Honolulu
Kids in the Kitchen: Mummy Pizzas
10 a.m. – Noon | Sat., Oct. 25
Children ages 6–12 will discover the joy of cooking as they create and enjoy kid-friendly Mummy Pizzas. This drop-off program at the Children's Discovery Center is a fun way to spark a life-long love of cooking. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Children's Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Honolulu
Hawaii Public Library Halloween Events
Various times and dates
Hawaii State Public Libraries will host a variety of kid-friendly Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October. Crochet a ghost, make a pumpkin decoration, enjoy an 'Ohana Movie Night with Disney's "Hocus Pocus" and more! View the library system's calendar of events to view the complete line up.
Haunted Houses for Teens and Grown-ups
Haunted Plantation
6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (closes at 9 a.m. on Oct. 31) Fridays - Sundays in October
Named "Hawaii's Scariest & Best Haunt" and one of the "10 Most Horrifying Haunted Houses in the U.S.," the Haunted Plantation features 19 haunted houses and more than 60 actors. Be warned: This one isn't for the faint of heart, and parking is limited.
94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu
Trial of Fears
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
This interactive haunted house combines the chills of a haunted maze with the challenge of an escape room. Guests will face immersive sets, live actors, and spine-tingling puzzles that test both courage and wit. Solve the clues to make it out—or risk being trapped by your fears.
1030 Auahi St. Bay 1, Honolulu
Theatre of Terrors: Murder Hotel
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (20-minute time slots) | Oct. 25 - 30
Dare to check into the Murder Hotel… but will you make it out alive? All proceeds from this spine-chilling haunted house support the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets required.
2705 Kaimuki Avenue, Honolulu
Scary Movies
Fans of horror movies and classic cinema alike can enjoy a variety of special spooky screenings in October.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Fridays in October | 10 p.m.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Catch this fan favorite in Kaka'ako every Friday night in October.
Consolidated Ward with TITAN LUXE, 1044 Auahi St, Honolulu
“Hitchcocktober”
Wednesdays in October | Various Times
Classic Alfred Hitchcock films return to Consolidated Theatres at Kahala Wednesday nights in October. The line-up includes:
- “Rope” — Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- “Marnie” — Oct. 15 at 4:05 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- “Dial M for Murder” — Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- “Psycho” — Oct. 30, 31 at 4:25 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Consolidated Theatres at Kahala, 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu
Tuesday Night Creature Feature
Tuesdays in October | 7 p.m.
Looking for a cheap thrill? Consolidated Mililani with TITAN LUXE and Consolidated Theaters Kapolei will feature scary movies—but not scary prices—on Mahalo Tuesdays in October. Enjoy discounted movie tickets and $3 popcorn and hotdogs.
The line-up includes:
- “The Thing” — Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
- “Pan’s Labyrinth” — Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
- “Tremors” — Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
- “Cloverfield” — Oct. 28. at 7 p.m.
Consolidated Mililani with TITAN LUXE, 95-1249 Meheula Pkwy Suite 173, Mililani
Consolidated Theaters Kapolei, 890 Kamokila Blvd #107, Kapolei
October Film Series at Hawaii Theatre
Tuesdays in October | 7 p.m.
Get into the Halloween spirit with an assortment of chilling classics at the historic Hawaii Theatre, Tuesday nights in October.
Screenings include:
- "Poltergeist" — Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
- "Little Shop of Horrors" — Oct. 14 at 11:30 a.m. (free with reservation);
- "Nosferatu" (1922 & 2024) — Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and
- "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" — Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu
Spooky Stories
Nothing gets your spine tingling like a good ghost story! These chilling tales from the islands will send shivers down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawaii in Concert
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Saturday, Oct. 18
Experience Hawaiian ghost stories told by Lopaka Kapanui set to classic film scores from "The Lord of the Rings," "Poltergeist" and "Batman" at the historic Hawaii Theatre. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a costume contest.
1130 Bethel St., Honolulu
Mysteries of Hawaii Ghost Tours
Various dates and times
Join master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for the Mysteries of Hawaii ghost tours. Running year-round but especially popular in October, these spine-chilling tours include the Ghosts of Old Honolulu Tour and the Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour. Don’t expect gimmicks or staged scares—each tour is rooted in historical accuracy and cultural respect, uncovering how local beliefs, legends and real events have shaped Hawaii’s haunted history. Voted Best Ghost Tour in the Nation 2023, 2024 and 2025!
Various locations; check website for details and booking
From costume balls to haunted houses, there’s no shortage of ways for keiki, teens and adults to celebrate Halloween across Oahu. However you choose to spend the spooky season, we wish you plenty of fun and aloha along the way. Please note: Event dates and times may change, so please check event websites before heading out.
Looking for even more seasonal activities? Check out our guide to Oahu pumpkin patches and fall festivals.
