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 falls on a Thursday this year, but that shouldn’t dampen your festive spirit. Even if you’ve got work or school the next day, there are countless exciting ways to embrace the spooky season, from haunted house adventures to nightclub ragers. Here are a variety of Halloween night events that promise costumed thrills and chills for everyone.
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Photo: Courtesy of Kāhala Mall
Go Trick-or-Treating
O‘ahu’s malls and businesses are ready for keiki to come trick-or-treating today. Here’s the schedule:
Kū‘ono Marketplace: Get an early start on trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., plus enter the Instagram costume contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
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 Anna, Elsa, Iron Man and Pikachu.
Ala Moana Center: From 4 to 7 p.m., more than 100 merchants will hand out candy and other sweet surprises, while supplies last. Also in the ‘Ewa Wing Court, keiki can receive custom balloon creations and dance the “Monster Mash” with a live DJ.
Proof Social Club: Bring your kids, dogs, and Cousin Itts to Chinatown’s Chaplain Lane Alley Proof Social Club for trick-or-treating, games, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, art by local artists and more—with no cover—from 4 to 8 p.m.
Wai Kai: Go trick-or-treating, join the costume contest for a chance to win Wai Kai gift certificates, decorate your own trick-or-treat tote ($5) and shop the onsite farmers market from 4 to 8 p.m.
Kāhala Mall: Trick-or-treating in the indoor mall from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Salt at Our Kaka‘ako: Trick-or-treat, play carnival games and complete a passport for treasure from 5 to 8 p.m.
Pearlridge Center: Enjoy indoor trick-or-treating in the Mauka and Wai Makai wings from 5 to 8 p.m. with a keiki costume contest.
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.
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga/17A Productions
Grab a Drink at the Halloween Pop-Up Bar
Nightmare Bar
5 p.m. to midnight
The best, creepiest Halloween pop-up bar in town, brought to you by the creators of Haunted Plantation, is back this year, with themed drink specials and freaky photo ops wherever you turn.
21+, walk-ins only, 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Space 1310 (Street Level 1, near Ewa Wing), nightmarehonolulu.com, @nightmarehonolulu
Rage Your Face Off
Photo: Eric Baranda
Tiki’s Annual Waikīkī Halloween Bash
8 p.m. to close
Tiki’s Grill & Bar is a hotspot for costumed craziness and festive drinks. Catch live music by Rachel Faith and her band from 8-10 p.m., with a DJ and dancing from 10 p.m. to close. Costumes are encouraged!
21+, $20 presale, $35 the day of, 2570 Kalākaua Ave, eventbrite.com, @tikisgrill
Haunted Kingdom at The District Nightclub
The District
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Start your evening with a free salsa dancing lesson by Salsamor from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Main Room, then groove to salsa and Latin beats until 10:30 p.m. After that, the vibe shifts to the signature nightclub atmosphere. The party is Disney-themed, so come in costume, but leave the weapons and sharp objects at home.
21+, free with RSVP, $20 after 10:30 p.m. at the door, The District, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., eventbrite.com, @thedistricthi
Compete in a Costume Contest
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Halloween at the Hyatt
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Waikiki’s biggest costume party by RaceSauce and Power 104.3 is back, and it’s set to be a monstrous night of fun. This year’s theme, “Creatures Come Alive,” invites you to unleash your inner beast with a lineup of tricks, treats, DJs, and dancing, plus a chance to snag up to $2,000 in costume contest prizes!
21+, $20–$30, self-parking and valet service available, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave, hyatthalloween.com, @hyattregencywaikiki
Survive a Haunted House
Photo: Courtesy of Noa Laporga/17A Productions
Haunted Plantation
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Hawai‘i’s largest and scariest haunted attraction, Haunted Plantation: Chapter 18—Legacy of Fear, celebrates 18 years at Waipahu’s Plantation Village, one of the island’s most haunted locations, where spirits and creatures lurk in the darkness. Please be warned: this event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for those under 13.
13+, $21, 94-695 Waipahu St., hawaiihauntedplantation.com, @hauntedplantation
Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House
7 to 10 p.m.
Experience a thrilling new Halloween adventure where haunted house meets escape room—bring your friends and family for a night filled with scares and laughs, and see if you can escape in time. Enter if you dare!
13+, $35, 1500 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 107, trialoffearshi.com, @trialoffears
Nightmare on Midway Street at Kapolei Events Center
6 to 10 p.m.
Food, family games, and scares for all ages await at this family-friendly haunted house in Kapolei.
Family-friendly, $20 presale, $25 at the door, 91-1180 Midway Street, arahawaii.org, @ara.hawaii, @kapoleieventscenter
Go on a Spooky Booze Cruise
Halloween Sunset Waikiki Booze Cruise
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Get on the Ocean and You party boat for an unforgettable night of dancing to a live DJ, competing in a costume contest, and enjoying breathtaking views of Diamond Head and the Waikiki coastline!
21+, Kewalo Basin Harbor Pier D, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd B1, andyoucreations.com
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Check Out Honolulu’s Haunted Sites on a Ghost Tour
Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour
7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Discover the haunted past of Honolulu as you take a spooky walking tour through a few of the city’s most haunted locations, like ‘Iolani Palace, the Merchant Street Post Office and the Hawaii Supreme Court, and listen to eerie stories of ghost sightings, lingering spirits and tragedy.
$25, meet at 447 S King St., viator.com
