Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026
Surf in costume, dance at a Hindu celebration, see an ominous opera, watch a manta ray documentary and more.
Halloween
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
Halloween Parties, Food & Drink Specials for Grownups This Spooky, Fiendish Week
Zombies, Halloween menus and parties for the 21+ crowd.
Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Take a tractor ride, choose the perfect pumpkin, pick your own produce and celebrate the season at a bustling block party.
Everything to Do on Halloween Night on O‘ahu
No plans for tonight? Here’s everything from trick-or-treating for kids to costume parties, haunted houses and more for adults.
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.
Our Favorite Ghost Stories About Haunted Places on O‘ahu
We’ve rounded up the spookiest stories about Mākua Cave, ‘Iolani Palace, Pali Lookout and more.
Lopaka Kapanui Shares 3 Ghost Stories of Hawai‘i
Listen to tales of menehune, haunted houses and a kahuna who tried to bless an un-blessable house.
The Legend of Wai‘anae’s Haunted Mākua Cave
This underground sea cave is reportedly haunted.
3 Creepy Hawai‘i Tales That Won HONOLULU’s 2017 Ghost Story Contest
All we asked was for a little chicken skin, but it turns out these talented local writers didn’t mind stirring an eye of newt and a chicken bone or two into the bubbling cauldron.
Menehune, Hauntings and Choking Ghosts: 6 Beloved Ghost Stories From Hawai‘i’s Spooky Past
Hawai‘i loves its ghosts and ghost stories. A half-dozen Islanders share their most chicken-skin moments.
4 Places You Probably Didn’t Know Are Haunted in Honolulu
The stories behind these lesser-known haunts.
Friday Night Frights: The Legend of Hawai‘i’s Night Marchers
We consulted with Lopaka Kapanui, owner of Mysteries of Hawai‘i, for some spine-tingling Island ghost stories. This week: Night marchers.
6 Hawai‘i Ghost Books That’ll Give You Serious Chicken Skin
If you’re feeling brave, read these local ghost stories.
Friday Night Frights: The Ghosts Who Haunt Hawai‘i’s Historic ‘Iolani Palace
Is this historic landmark haunted by royalty?
5 Haunted Downtown Honolulu Hotspots
Get into the Halloween spirit with these five ghost stories from downtown Honolulu.
The 9 Most Haunted Places on O‘ahu
Some spots are more active—paranormally speaking—than others.
Friday Night Frights: Chilling Ghost Stories from Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Mysteries of Hawai‘i takes us on a guided ghost tour of O‘ahu. First stop: Pali Lookout.
Walk for a Mission at Hawaiian Humane Society’s PetWalk
Join PetWalk and enjoy the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest, Hawai‘i Wiener Derby, pop-up vendors and more furry fun for a good cause.
16 Bars Are Coming Together for Saturday’s Halloween in Chinatown
With Hallowbaloo canceled, Chinatown bar owners plan a night of drink specials, music, dancing and a costume contest.
Escape Your “Night Terrors” at Skeleton Key Hawai‘i
This year’s walk-through production has new scares, a new theme and a new location.
Your Guide to Honolulu’s Halloween Parties, Pop-Up Bars and Bar Crawls
Food, drinks, creepy costumes: Find them all at these spooky events for the 21-plus crowd.
