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The 13th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday
9 AM–3 PM
Holy Nativity School’s Great Pumpkin Festival is back for its 13th year of fall family fun , and it’s bigger than ever. Your $10 ticket gets you a pumpkin, petting zoo access, live music, and even a Silent Disco. Expect midway games, ax throwing, keiki crafts, and photo ops with Pikachu and Demon Hunters. Grab shave ice, shop local bites, and enjoy a day packed with laughter, pumpkins, and pure community spirit. details



23rd Annual Pumpkin Fall Festival
Saturday - Sunday
8:30 AM–5 PM
Kapolei turns into a fall wonderland at Aloun Farms’ Pumpkin Fall Festival, the ultimate local-style autumn experience. Wander through sunflower fields, hop on a hayride, pick the perfect pumpkin, and treat yourself to carnival eats and live entertainment. With keiki rides, farm animals, ono food, and that golden Hawaiā€˜i sunshine, it’s a day made for the whole ā€˜ohana (pets included!). check it out

Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival
Saturdayā€
3 PM–9 PM
It’s Hawaiā€˜i’s biggest celebration of love, identity, and unapologetic joy, the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival is back, brighter than ever. The parade kicks off at 3 PM along Kalākaua Avenue. Then as the sun sets, the festivities turn up at the WaikÄ«kÄ« Shell with music, food, and drag royalty. Performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Kornbread ā€œThe Snackā€ JetĆ© and Jewels Sparkles, plus local legends lighting up the stage. learn more

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Wednesday 15th

Halfway to Halloween Movie Night: Monster House | 3:30PM-5PM
Celebrate being halfway to Halloween with a spooky-cute afternoon of coloring and a screening of Monster House at Kaimukī Public Library. Perfect for tweens and teens ready for some animated thrills, light scares, and creative fun. check it out

Honolulu Pride Kick-Off Pau Hana | 5PM-7:30PM
Raise a glass to love and community at the International Market Place for a vibrant Pride kick-off. learn more

Art Journaling with Jenny | 5:30PM
Discover the art of creative self-care as Jenny guides you through journaling techniques that blend color, texture, and travel-inspired themes. Bring your imagination and leave with your next masterpiece-in-progress. details

Nosferatu Double Feature | 6:30PM-10:30PM
Sink your teeth into cinema history at the Hawaiā€˜i Theatre with back-to-back showings of Nosferatu, both the haunting 1922 silent classic and its chilling 2024 remake. A frightful night for film lovers. info

Super Beginner Improv Workshop | 7PM-9PM
Ready to laugh, loosen up, and maybe surprise yourself? This improv class is made for total beginners looking to have fun, meet new people, and think on their feet in the most supportive way possible. check it out

Mass Timber Blitz Hawaii

Thursday 16th

Exploring the Remote Pacific | 5:30PM-7PM
Seabird ecologist Beth Flint and marine journalist Susan Scott take you on a fascinating journey through the world’s most isolated islands and reefs, revealing untold stories of wildlife resilience, scientific discovery, and human oddities. learn more

Mass Timber Blitz Hawaii | 6PM-8PM
Join industry leaders, designers, and developers for a sustainable building pau hana exploring the future of mass timber construction in Hawaiʻi. Learn how this renewable material can transform housing, schools, and public spaces for the better. details

Tavana & Sam Ites Live | 6:30PM-9PM
Feel the rhythm of island soul as Tavana blends lap steel, ukulele, and slack key guitar with Sam Ites’ world-class percussion for a night of raw, local energy and irresistible groove at HB Social Club. check it out

Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmerman

Friday 17th

What the Truck?! Waikele | 4PM-8PM
Waikele Center’s tastiest tradition rolls in with over 60 food trucks and pop-ups serving everything from BBQ and poke to funnel cakes and shave ice. Family- and pet-friendly with free admission and parking, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend on the West side. details

Skeleton Krewe Quintet | Doors @ 5:30PM
When Hawaiian slack key meets psychedelic Americana, magic happens. Featuring members of Dead & Co., DSO, and Jefferson Starship, Skeleton Krewe brings a wild fusion of jam-band energy and island soul to the Blue Note stage. learn more

Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer | 6:30PM-7:30PM
Bask in the glow of hundreds of candles as a live string quartet performs unforgettable movie themes from Inception, Gladiator, The Lion King, and more at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. A breathtaking mix of music and ambiance. info

Pelvic Floor Pilates + Sexy Moves | 7PM-8:30PM
Get fit, feel fierce, and unleash your inner confidence in this one-of-a-kind class that fuses core-strengthening Pilates with sultry dance moves. The perfect combo of empowerment and fun. check it out

A Short Intermission

Market City Halloween Celebration

Saturday 18th

Haleiwa Local Makers Market | 9AM-2PM
Stroll through Waialua Community Association for handcrafted treasures, local bites, and breezy island vibes. details

ā€œTala Learns to Sivaā€ Reading with Kealani Netane | 10AM-11AM
Author Kealani Netane brings her book to life with a talk story sesh. check it out

FiliRooted Pamana Kids Workshop | 10AM-12PM
Keiki dive into Filipino stories, songs, and games guided by Aunty Ime of UH Mānoa. It’s hands-on heritage fun that keeps island culture growing strong. learn more

Sunshine People Market by Here. | 10AM-3PM
Support local and shop vintage finds at SALT while giving back to Love in Action Hawaiā€˜i. Every purchase helps the houseless community shine a little brighter. info

Made with Aloha Gift Fair | 10AM-5PM
Snack, shop, and score handmade gifts from dozens of local artisans at Pearlridge Center. details

Spooky Science Workshop | 10AM or 1PM
Bubbling potions and creepy-cool experiments take over the Discovery Center in this Halloween STEAM fest for curious keiki and their families. check it out

Market City Halloween Celebration | 5PM-7PM
Costumes, candy, and crafts take over Market City in this family favorite trick-or-treat fest with games, prizes, and photo ops galore. learn more

Halloween Runway Show & Afterparty | 5PM-8PM
See Honolulu’s fiercest looks strut down the runway, then join the costumed crowd for an all-night afterparty at Secret Spot. Fierce fits encouraged. details

Speed Dating HI: Halloween Edition | 6PM-8:30PM
Find your boo over boba at The Boba Room’s Halloween-themed speed dating night. Costumes, chemistry, and maybe a second date are all on the menu. check it out

HSO Hapa Halloween Concert | 7:30PM
Hawaiā€˜i’s ā€œGhost Guyā€ Lopaka Kapanui joins the Symphony for an eerie night of legends and live music inspired by local hauntings and Hollywood horror. info

Sound Bath with Aroma

Sunday 19th

Wāhine in Film Mixer | 9–11 AM | Hawaiā€˜i International Film Festival
Celebrate women in film with a morning of networking, storytelling, and creative exchange among local filmmakers and industry pros. Connect here →

Sound Bath with Aroma | 4:30–5:30 PM | Honolulu Myohoji Temple
Let soothing tones and healing scents wash over you in this restorative sound and aroma session led by Mika Mimura and Masako McMahon. A perfect way to recharge the senses and the spirit. Reserve your spot →

Pumpkin Poolooza | 3–4:30 PM & 5–6 PM | Kroc Center Hawaiā€˜i
Make a splash this Halloween with floating pumpkins, carving fun, and a family-friendly swim session that’s pure seasonal joy. Dive in →

Nā Mele: Youth Symphony Gala | 4:30–8:30 PM | Halekulani Ballroom
An elegant evening of music and dining featuring Hawaiā€˜i’s top young musicians, guest artist Maggie Herron, and a special collaboration of jazz and symphony. Learn more →

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