A Foodie’s Guide to Halloween Happenings
Where to find Halloween bars, bar crawls, costume contests and food, sake and beer tastings through Oct. 31.
Some bad news: Hallowbaloo isn’t happening this year either. The good news is that it will return next year at a different location, organizer Mark Tarone says, not just as a one-night block party but an entire weekend of Halloween-themed events. Stay tuned for an announcement by February (fingers crossed).
More good news: The Halloween season abounds with spooky bars, costume contest, bar crawls, sake and beer events happening now through Oct. 31. Scroll through for all the choices; foodie-themed Halloween events are at the bottom.
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Halloween Bars, Bar Crawls & Parties
Spooky Bar at Aloha Mamacita
Through Oct. 31
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sip and savor eerie concoctions like the Zombitini, Dracula’s Blood Bag and Witch’s Brew cauldron to share.
21+, Aloha Mamacita, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 4A, Kaka‘ako, @aloha.mamacita
The Haunted Boardroom
Oct. 1–31, Wednesday–Sunday 5 to 10 p.m., extended hours on Halloween night
The Boardroom Kailua goes spooky with eerie décor, curated cocktails and fall food specials. Costumes encouraged and reservations recommended. On Halloween night, come for the live band, costume contest and food and drink specials.
21+, The Boardroom Kailua, 44 Kainehe St., Kailua, theboardroomkailua.com, @theboardroomkailua
Spooky Cocktails at Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern
Oct. 3–31, Sunday to Thursday noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m.
Lanterns is brewing up seven spooky cocktails, from the Scream Juice Blood Bag to a whole POG Jack-o’-Lantern Bucket.
21+, Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern, 87-064 Farrington Highway, Wai‘anae, lanternshawaii.com, @lanternshawaii
Ghost Bar
Oct. 10–31, 6 p.m. to midnight
Get in the mood for Halloween at this new pop-up bar themed around nostalgic spookiness with décor and cocktails to match.
21+, former Surfers Bakery space at Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #1310, Ala Moana, @ghostbarhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga
Nightmare Bar
Oct. 10–31, 6 p.m. to midnight
At this slasher-themed pop-up bar, don your costume (or not) and sip on seasonally inspired specialty cocktails, beers and mocktails.
21+, former Chili’s space at Pearlridge Center, 98-130 Pali Momi St., ‘Aiea, nightmarehonolulu.com, @nightmarehonolulu
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Halloween in Chinatown: Crawl of the Undead
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 a.m.
Drink spooky cocktails, dance to live music, check out pop-up vendors and stick around for the midnight costume contests and the official afterparty at The Reef. Participating bars and restaurants include Proof Social Club, Obake, Olohana Brewpub, J Dolan’s, Skull & Crown Trading Co. and more.
21+, $20 presale, $30 at the door, various businesses in Chinatown, @chinatown_collective
Lanterns After Dark
Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 a.m.
Come dressed up to get a free Jell-O shot and enter the costume contest, plus dance to the live DJ and enjoy cocktails in the spirit of Halloween.
21+, $15 at the door, BOGO deal online, Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern, 87-064 Farrington Highway, Wai‘anae, lanternshawaii.com, @lanternshawaii
Toys n’ Joys x The Pig & the Lady Cosplay Contest
Monday, Oct. 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Thirteen years after Kaimukī’s favorite hobby and game shop closed, the Le family reprises an annual tradition at the new Pig & the Lady. It’s a chance to “relive the magic—where fandoms met, friendships formed and Kaimukī’s creative spirit thrived.” Open to all ages.
3650 Wai‘alae Ave., Kaimukī, @pigandthelady
Obake Sake
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy unlimited sake tasting and sushi pūpū courtesy of Kokusai Sake Kai and Currents (formerly known as Aloha Bento), plus stick around for a raffle giveaway. Bring in two canned goods or other non-perishable food items for JCI Honolulu’s Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Hawai‘i Food Bank to get a $10 cash refund at the door. Free validated parking will be available in Central Pacific Plaza parking garage.
21+, $75 for JCI members, $95 for nonmembers, Currents (former Aloha Bento), 220 S King St., #101, Downtown, jcihonolulu.org, @jcihonolulu
Boos and Brews
Friday, Oct. 31, 6 to 10 p.m.
Cheers to the spirit of Halloween with craft beers, seltzers and ciders. There will be a costume contest, food vendors, pop-up shops, adult party games and live music. This event will benefit the Rotary Club of Honolulu.
21+, $69 general admission online, $79 at the door, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, hawaiibeerfest.com, @hawaiibeerfest
Zombie Hideaway Waikīkī
Friday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 a.m.
Party on Halloween night with spooky cocktails by Skull & Crown Trading Co. and live DJs in the heart of Waikīkī.
21+, free admission, Donn’s Treehouse at International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, skullandcrowntrading.com, @17aproductions
Halloween Foodie Events
Keiki Cookie Decorating at The Hall by BeerLab
Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let your keiki get creative decorating Halloween-themed cookies. Each child will receive one cookie and decorating supplies. This activity is free and available anytime between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last.
Family-friendly, free, The Hall by BeerLab, Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea, beerlabhi.com, @beerlabhi
Kaloween
Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon
Join Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha for a kalo U-pick plus face painting, mini pumpkin decorating and kalo recipe sharing. Everything is by donation, so only take what you need. Parking will be available at Mākaha Elementary School.
Family-friendly, free, 82-225 Ala Na‘auao Place, Wai‘anae, hoaainaomakaha.org, @hoaainaomakaha
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
Ward Village Halloween Celebration & Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Head to the South Shore Market courtyard for free Halloween festivities, including face painting and photo ops. Also, grab free pumpkin spice malasadas and pumpkins while supplies last.
Family-friendly, free, 1170 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, wardvillage.com, @wardvillage
Photo: Courtesy of Fig & Ginger
Halloween Charcuterie Workshop
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 to 5 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween in ‘onolicious style with Fig & Ginger’s charcuterie workshop. Keiki are welcome, and the first kid is free with an adult ticket.
Family-friendly, $55 for one adult (includes first keiki age 8 and under for free), $15 for additional keiki (age 8 and under), Fig & Ginger, 1960 Kapi‘olani Blvd. #103, McCully, fghonolulu.com, @fig.gingerhonolulu
Halloween Bash Walk-Around Tasting Event at Roy’s
Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
Instead of trick-or-treating, how about treating yourself to tasting stations with grilled lamb lollipops, spicy ‘ahi maki and more? The price also includes two drink tickets, which can be redeemed for Halloween-inspired cocktails. Dress up to pose at the photo booth and enter the costume contest.
$99, limited to 40 guests, 6600 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 110, Hawai‘i Kai, royyamaguchi.com, @royshawaii
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
Mari Taketa is the editor of Frolic Hawai‘i and dining editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
