Halloween Events for Families in Hawaiʻi in 2021
We found more than 30 places and events to help you celebrate the spookiest season of the year on O‘ahu.
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This Instagram Doughnut Sensation Sells Out Every Week in Honolulu
Because the fluffiest doughnuts in town are Little Vessel Donut Co.’s vegan squares.
Best Bites: Side Street Inn is a Pau Hana Institution
Thick pan-fried pork chops, sizzling boneless kalbi and meaty fried rice are only half of Chef Colin’s Classics, a family-style pau hana feast for four (or more).
Worth the Splurge: Royal Lobster Rolls in Waikīkī
This classic version with fresh Maine lobster lives up to the hype.
What to Read in October 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Check out these stories that frighten, thrill and entertain (in a spooky way) just in time for Halloween.
There’s a Hidden Healthy Oasis in the Kahuku Sugar Mill
The Country Eatery offers coffee, fresh juices and healthy plates. But meat eaters are welcome, too.
How One Local Business, E.A. Buck Financial Services, is Trying to Help
E.A. Buck Financial Services is offering complimentary $50 restaurant gift cards to individuals who visit their Kapolei or Honolulu offices for a financial planning consultation meeting.
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
Reader Poll: Where’s Your Favorite Ramen on O‘ahu?
Tonkotsu, black garlic, tan tan, miso: Who serves up your favorite bowl?
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: James Michener’s “Hawaiʻi” Hits the Big Screen
Here’s a look back at October 1966.
New Windward Café Has Singaporean Flair and Weekend Laksa
More than coffee and French pastries, Café Kopi has laksa that Southeast Asian expats are calling legit.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 14–20, 2021
Pick a 40-pound pumpkin at one of two new patches, watch Estella turn into Cruella, go bowling for a bargain price and reserve your space (quickly!) for a popular trunk-or-treat event.
Why Don’t More of Us Know Her Name? Alice A. Ball is Hidden in History
UH chemist Alice A. Ball discovered the world’s first leprosy treatment more than a hundred years ago, after achieving several firsts at the university in her short career.
Halloween Crafts for Honolulu Families: Cheesecloth Ghosts
Drape, spray and dry your way to these standout spooky ghosts.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
