Enjoy Halloween Celebrated in Hawaii: Fun Festivities and Events

Every fall, seasonal winds sweep across Hawaii, bringing a different kind of energy to the islands.

Halloween is celebrated in Hawaii with pumpkins at local farms, costumes, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and lively October nights.

From family festivities to haunted attractions and nights out in Waikīkī, spooky season brings its own kind of autumn fun to the Hawaiian Islands.

Absolutely. Hawaii celebrates Halloween every October 31 with costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkins, parties, and plenty of spooky fun for both keiki (kids) and adults.

In Hawaiian, Halloween is known as Heleuī, and people wish each other “Happy Halloween” by saying “Hauʻoli Lā Heleuī".

Halloween isn’t a traditional Hawaiian holiday, but these days, it’s very much part of the October fun across the islands.

Halloween in Hawaii will feel surprisingly familiar if you have celebrated it on the mainland.

• Trick-or-treating with the keiki: Families go door to door or join community celebrations with candy, costume contests, games, and trunk-or-treats.
• Costumes and nights out: Adults dress up too, with parties, live entertainment, and plenty of people-watching after dark.
• Pumpkins and fall fun: Pumpkin patches and farm days bring classic autumn traditions to the tropics, minus the chilly weather.
• Spooky decorations, island style: Pumpkins, skeletons, ghosts, and cobwebs still come out, but with a tropical twist. Think carved pineapples beside jack-o’-lanterns, surfing skeletons, and spooky decorations among palm trees and tropical plants.

With Hawaii’s warm October evenings, much of the fun happens outdoors. If you’re wondering what to wear for Halloween in Hawaii, choose a lightweight, comfortable costume with a touch of spooky aloha.

Halloween celebrations look a little different from island to island.

Tip: Event schedules can change, and an old event page or social post does not necessarily confirm a 2026 return. Recheck the organizer’s latest details before making plans.

Oʻahu has plenty happening throughout October, from family fun and pumpkin picking to Halloween night in Waikīkī.

• Royal Hawaiian Center Halloween - Oct. 25: Trick-or-treat at participating shops and join a keiki costume contest for children through age 10.
• Waimānalo Fall Harvest Festival: Head to the countryside for pumpkins and fall farm fun beginning in late September.
• Who’s Bad - Thriller Nights - Oct. 31: Spend Halloween night at Hawaiʻi Theatre with a live Michael Jackson tribute show in downtown Honolulu.
• Halloween Night in Waikīkī - Oct. 31: Kalākaua Avenue fills with locals and visitors in everything from quick DIY costumes to elaborate looks, giving the sidewalks the feel of an unofficial costume parade.
• Mysteries of Hawaiʻi Ghost Tours: Explore historic Honolulu after dark with Native Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, including the Ghosts of Old Honolulu walking tour and other spooky October experiences.

Maui has plenty going on throughout October, from aquarium adventures and pumpkin picking to pet costumes and Halloween nightlife.

• Fins & Frights Night - Oct. 24: Celebrate among the marine life at Maui Ocean Center, with trick-or-treating, costumes, pumpkin contests, and hands-on activities for keiki.
• Holo Holo Halloween - Oct. 31: Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts an evening of trick-or-treating at participating shops, keiki costumes, and a costume contest.
• Halloween in the Gardens - Oct. 31: South Maui Gardens brings Halloween into a tropical setting with a keiki costume contest, plus a Pet Parade & Costume Contest in collaboration with Maui Humane Society.
• Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch - October: Head Upcountry for pumpkin picking and seasonal photo ops surrounded by Maui’s countryside.
• Twin Fin Halloween - Oct. 30: For the grown-ups, Paia Bay Coffee & Bar hosts its annual 21+ costume party with live music and plenty of dressed-up revelers.

Kauaʻi keeps Halloween easygoing and family-friendly, with community activities centered around Līhuʻe.

• Halloween Movie and Fun Night - Oct. 17: Kick off spooky season with family-friendly movie screenings and activities around the Līhuʻe area.
• Kukui Grove Halloween Festival & Costume Contest - Oct. 31: Celebrate Halloween Day with a keiki costume contest, trick-or-treating throughout Kukui Grove Center, and spooky entertainment.

Halloween fun stretches across the Big Island, from pumpkin festivities in Hilo to trick-or-treating in Waikoloa and Halloween-night celebrations in Kona.

• Holoholoween Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch - Oct. 17–18: Head to Panaʻewa Equestrian Center in Hilo for pumpkins, local food vendors, crafts, and family-friendly fall activities.
• Happy HalloQueen - Oct. 30: Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa hosts a free evening of trick-or-treating and activities for keiki.
• Hulaween - Oct. 31: Kick off Halloween night in Kailua-Kona from 7 p.m. with costumes, live music, and a lively local celebration.

A little planning goes a long way, especially if you’re heading to a popular event or Waikīkī on Halloween night.

• Book ticketed events early if there’s something you really want to attend.
• Check age restrictions before taking keiki to haunted attractions.
• Recheck event details before you go, since seasonal schedules can change.
• Plan your transportation ahead of time if you’re spending Halloween night in Waikīkī.

Not into a full costume? A Halloween-themed shirt is an easy way to dress for the occasion without going all out.

Check out the Polynesian Pride Halloween Collection for more Halloween-ready looks.