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.
Halloween is on a Friday this year, and there are countless exciting ways to embrace the spooky season, from trick-or-treating to haunted house adventures to nightclub ragers. Check out all the Halloween night events.
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Photo: Courtesy of Kāhala Mall
Trick-or-Treating
O‘ahu’s malls and businesses are ready for keiki to come trick-or-treating today. Here’s the schedule:
Don Don Donki: Have a Don-tastic trick-or-treating experience at Don Don Donki, where your kids can collect treats and take photos with the store mascot Donpen from 2 to 6 p.m.
Battleship Missouri Memorial: Keiki ages 2–12 and their accompanying adults are invited to trick-or-treat at the Battleship Missouri Memorial Gift Shop from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
International Market Place: Trick-or-treat at participating merchants from 4 to 6 p.m. Plus, check out the entertainment, free balloon artist and photo ops with costumed characters.
Ala Moana Center: From 4 to 7 p.m., more than 100 merchants will hand out candy and other sweet surprises, while supplies last. Find more spooky festivities at Centerstage, including a dance party hosted by The Hawai‘i DJ and balloon creations.
Kaimukī: Participating businesses in Kaimukī will be handing out treats and offering Halloween specials from 4 to 7 p.m.
Kāhala Mall: Trick-or-treating in the indoor mall from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Salt at Our Kaka‘ako: Trick-or-treat, play carnival games, get your face painted, enter a costume contest and complete a passport for treasure from 5 to 8 p.m.
McCully’s Monster Mansion: Bring the ‘ohana to McCully District Park from 5 to 8 p.m. for trunk-or-treating, face painting, games and a keiki-friendly haunted house.
Halloween Boooth Bash: Trick-or-treat at the park’s pop-up tents and play in the bounce house from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Ka Makana Ali‘i: Bring the keiki for a magic show starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating throughout the center at participating stores from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Windward Mall: Trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Waikīkī: Head to the Pualeilani Atrium to trick-or-treat and enter a pumpkin carving contest from 6 to 8 p.m.
Halloween Pop-Up Bars
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga/17A Productions
Spooky Bar at Aloha Mamacita
10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sip and savor eerie concoctions like the Zombitini, Dracula’s Blood Bag and Witch’s Brew cauldron to share.
Aloha Mamacita, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4A, Kaka‘ako, @aloha.mamacita
The Haunted Boardroom
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
Ghost Bar
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
Nightmare Bar
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
Zombie Hideaway Waikīkī
6 p.m. to 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 Parties & Costume Contests
Photo: Eric Baranda
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
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Halloween at the Hyatt
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Do the Monster Mash, enter the costume contest with up to $2,000 in prizes and join the afterparty at The District Nightclub. This year’s theme is “Out of This World.” Premium general admission includes a fast pass, glow stick and candy pouch.
21+, $25 general admission, $35 premium general admission, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, 2411 Koa Ave., Waikīkī, hyatthalloween.com, @hyattregencywaikiki
Halloween Night Party at Waterfront Plaza
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Get lit on Halloween with Aloha Mamacita and The Row Kaka‘ako. There will be a costume contest, music and drinks.
21+, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Kaka‘ako, @aloha.mamacita, @therowkakaako
Tiki’s Annual Waikīkī Halloween Bash
8 p.m. to close
Costume up and cheers to Halloween at Tiki’s, where you can rock out with local band Roots Kai from 8 p.m., then hit the dance floor from 10 p.m. to close. If you have dinner at Tiki’s beforehand, you can stick around for the Halloween party at the bar, no ticket required.
21+ (bring a physical ID), $40, Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, eventbrite.com, @tikisgrill
Haunted Houses
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga/17A Productions
Mo‘o Forest Haunted House
4 to 7 p.m.
Have a frightfully good time in the Mo‘o Forest. Entry fees will support support Never Quit Dreaming and Hawai‘i’s Special Needs Community.
Family-friendly, $10, the old Straub Clinic at Town Center of Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, towncenterofmililani.com, @towncenterofmililani
Haunted Plantation
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Haunted Plantation has been hailed as the scariest attraction in the state; recommended for ages 12 and up, reservations required.
12+, $21 (cash only), 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu, hawaiihauntedplantation.com, @hauntedplantation
Nakamura Haunted House
6:30 to 9 p.m.
This neighborhood haunted house returns for the first time since 2016. Enter if you dare to find thrills, chills and surprises. The haunted house is recommended for ages 10 and up, though younger keiki are welcome to walk through and the actors won’t scare them.
Family-friendly, free, 94-396 Hokuili St., Mililani, @nakamurahauntedhouse
Trial of Fears
7 to 11 p.m.
Trial of Fears, a locally run interactive haunted house experience, returns this October. Keep in mind that this escape room experience will include strobe lights, fog and uneven grounds. Keiki ages 13 and up are welcome.
13+, $38, 1030 Auahi St. Bay 1 (former Buca di Beppo space), Kaka‘ako, trialoffearshi.com, @trialoffears
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
