Celebrate Spook-tober 2022 With These Hawai’i Island Halloween Events

Happy Halloween, ghouls and goblins! Hawai’i Island is ringing in October, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with candy, costumes, and a calendar chock full of events? Here are some of the best 2022 Hawai’i Island Halloween spook-tober events:

Hawai’i Island Halloween Events for Kids and Families

KTA Halloween Costume Contest
October 14–31 | KTA | Online event

Are you dressing up for Halloween? Share your costumes with your favorite grocery store in their KTA Halloween 2022 contest for a chance to win one of three prizes: “Boo Baskets” worth over $50. Enter by sharing a photo on your PUBLIC Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter account using the hashtag #KTAHalloween2022 and tag @ktasuperstores, or complete the entry form online here. Enter by midnight on October 31. One costume per entry (per photo), up to 10 entries per person.

YAS: Haunted House
October 15–31 | East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center | 141 Kalākaua St., Hilo

The Youth Art Series’ presents its Haunted House, in collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum. Find yourself on a journey through a haunted forest, where spooky creatures and enchanted art await. This haunted house is an art-based sculptural installation. Admission is by donation. All proceeds go toward continuing youth programs at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center. Learn more.

Regular hours of operation on Fridays and Saturdays are 4–7 PM, and Sundays 1–4 PM. On Saturday, October 29, in collaboration with the Spooky Square, hours will be 2–7 PM. On Halloween night, hours are 4–8 PM.

Queen’s Marketplace Fall Harvest Patch
October 15–31 | Queens’ Marketplace | 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa

Look out for a Fall Harvest Patch at Queens’ Marketplace, complete with Waimea-grown pumpkins, hay bales and scarecrows! Take a commemorative photo with your little ones at the patch. Plus, tag @QueensMarketPlace on Instagram or Facebook in your photos, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win $300 in gift cards to Queens’ Marketplace merchants. Take pictures and tag between October 15–31. View official rules here.

Holoholo-ween: Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch
October 15–30 (every Sat & Sun) | Hawai’i Green Earth | Pa’auilo

Holoholo-ween features a real pumpkin patch experience for the whole ‘ohana, set outdoors on Hawai’i Green Earth’s farm in Pa’auilo on the east side of Hawai’i Island. Part fall festival, part trunk-or-treat, this Big Island Halloween event will be safe and fun for all ages! Admissions tickets are $20 per vehicle, for up to five people. Learn more and purchase online tickets here.

Hilo Axe Lounge’s Haunted House
October 16–31 | Hilo Axe Lounge | 301 Keawe St., Hilo

Hilo Axe Lounge is hosting a 3,000 square foot guided lantern tour and haunted house beginning October 16 until Halloween night. The event is open to all ages. More information coming.

Queen’s Marketplace Seek or Treat
October 22–31 | Queens’ Marketplace | 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa

Kids and families can celebrate Halloween in West Hawai’i at Queens’ Marketplace with a fun, socially-distanced scavenger hunt. All you need to participate is a smart phone, an adventurous spirit, and a face mask! Costumes are welcome too! Enjoy this scavenger hunt from October 22–31 between 11 AM – 6 PM. Keiki who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a Halloween treat bag filled with fang-tastic goodies. Visit Queens’ Marketplace website for official rules.

Night at the Museum
October 26 | ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center | 600 ‘Imiloa Pl., Hilo

ʻImiloa Astronomy Center is hosting a spooktacular Family Night celebrating Halloween and the nocturnal creatures of Hawaiʻi on October 26. Doors open from 4–8 PM. Join the museum for a fun night featuring activities for the whole family! There will be spooky-cute hand painting, crafts and activities featuring favorite creatures of the night, a pumpkin decorating contest (see below), and for the first time ever, a glow in the dark scavenger hunt and Toddler Halloween Town with Halloween-themed activities specially designed for toddlers! They will also will be showing a special Planetarium Program: The Search for the Nocturnal Extreme. Learn more and reserve tickets here.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat
October 28 | Puna Kai Shopping Center | 15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd., Pahoa

Head on down to the Puna Kai Shopping Center for the Halloween Trick-or-Treat AND trunk-or-treat from 5-7pm on October 28. Fun for the whole family! Safe trick-or-treating for all ages (don’t forget your bags!), a haunted house, face painting, balloons, and all sorts of treats from different vendors. Come early for a free pumpkin (while supplies last). Learn more.

The Tricky Trail
October 28 | Pahoa Elementary & High School | 15-3030 Pāhoa Village Rd, Pāhoa

The Pahoa School Community Council presents THE TRICKY TRAIL! Don your costumes and bring your treat buckets for drive-thru trick-or-treating at Pahoa Elementary and a haunted walk-thru for more treats on the Pahoa High School campus. Follow the signs!

Lanihau-lloween
October 28 | Lanihau Center | 75-5595 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona

After two long years, Lanihau-lloween is finally back! Come and join the Lanihau shops for a free, spook-tacular time doing some storefront trick-or-treating. Live remote music provided by KWXX, keiki pumpkin decorating, face painting, and so much more! Event open from 6–9 PM. Come down dressed up, too, and enter the costume contest for Best ʻOhana, Adult, and Keiki costumes. Learn more.

VAC Spooky Trail
October 28 | Volcano Art Center | 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano

Come and walk the Spooky Trail at Volcano Art Center. Your adventure begins with a tour of the Halloween Village, then your tour ghoul will lure you into the Haunted Forest. $5 admissions fee per person. Friday, October 28, 5–7 PM. Beware: children 8 and under may find this activity too frightening! Please bring your own flashlight. Learn more and buy tickets here.

Enter if you Dare: The Haunted Palace
October 28–29 | Hilo Palace Theater | 38 Haili St., Hilo

Ready for a scare? Hilo Palace Theater dares you to enter its immersive walk-through haunted house and experience eight bone-chilling scenes. Doors open from 7–11 PM both nights. Tickets on presale for $25, $30 at the door. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

KidX Candy Crawl
October 29 | Keauhou Shopping Center | 78-6831 Ali’i Dr., Kailua-Kona

Candy Crawl (trick-or-treating, 4–6 PM) is primarily a kids event, followed by Flannel Fest (music from 6–8 PM) for the entire family! Eventbrite registration will be required for Candy Crawl to reserve the trick-or-treat bag. Parents do not need a ticket. Registration link will go live on Saturday, October 15. KidX events fill up quickly! Learn more.

Spooky Square
October 29 | Museum Square | Downtown Hilo

The Downtown Hilo Museum Square presents Spooky Square 2022! The Museum Square has partnered with businesses from all around the block for a FREE family-friendly trick-or-treating event. Spend the afternoon exploring businesses like Big Island Climbing, Hawaiian Mako Design, Pacific Tsunami Museum, and Poke Market to collect your treats! Event from 2–4 PM. Learn more.

Afterwards, head on over to the Haunted House presented by the Youth Art Series!

BISAC’s 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat
October 29 | Shipman Industrial Park | 16-523 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Kea’au

The Big Island Substance Abuse Council presents its 2nd annual drive-thru trick-or-treating experience, featuring local businesses and nonprofit organizations! From 3–5 PM, drive up to load your car full of goodies.

An Enchanted Hui Trail Fundraiser
October 29 | Lower Opihikao | Kamaili Rd., Pahoa

Happy Hearts Hui presents its Halloween fundraiser! Enjoy an enchanted trail ride, rich with magical creatures, live music, and treats, and a fairy fashion show. Face painting, magic wand making, and bake sale available! Events include: Munchkin Masquerade Wave (2:00–3:45 PM) and Fire Fairy Wave (4:00–5:45 PM). All ages welcome to this costume-friendly event. Ticket sales available at Kaimu Saturday Market or email [email protected]. $15 per individual, or $50 for the whole ‘ohana.

Waiākea High School Pumpkin Patch
October 29 | Waiākea High School Gymnasium | 155 W Kawili St., Hilo

The Waiākea High School PTSA presents its 4th annual Halloween pumpkin patch! On Saturday, October 29, from 9 AM – 2 PM, go to the WHS Gymnasium and partake in all the fun and festivities—hundreds of pumpkins, games, crafts, food vendors, and more! Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Pumpkins are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Learn more and pre-order your pumpkin for $15 here.

Trick-or-Treat at Parker Ranch
October 29 | Parker Ranch Center | 67-1175 Hawaii Belt Rd., Waimea

Parker Ranch is pleased to invite Big Island’s ʻohana to a day of trick-or-treating fun! From 11 AM – 2 PM, keep an eye out for “Trick-or-Treat Stop” window signs at participating merchants, and give the prize wheel a spin in the Fireside Food Court for a chance to win great prizes. Learn more.

Hoku’s Legacy Riders’ Halloween Fundraiser
October 29–30 | 17-8160 N Kulani Rd., Mountain View

Hoku’s Legacy Riders is hosting a Halloween fundraiser! Get the keiki on horseback for trunk-or-treat pony ride, petting zoo, and haunted house. There will be games, prizes, arts and crafts, and picture ops galore! $30 per participant. The fundraiser is open from 10 AM – 12 PM, then again from 2 PM – 5 PM. For more information, call Hoku at (808)765-5624.

Halloween Maze & Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Botanical World Adventures
October 29–31 | Botanical World Adventures | Hakalau

Calling all families to for the 8th annual Halloween event at Botanical World Adventures! Free Halloween treats are available. Maze and scavenger hunt open from 9 AM–3 PM. Special kamaʻaina rates are also available on zipline and segway adventures for the month of October. The Food Pantry is also accepting non-perishable food donations.

Puna Kids’ Party
October 31 | Christian Liberty Academy | 16-675 Milo St., Keaʻau

The Kurtistown Assembly of God and New Hope East Hawaiʻi presents its Puna Kids’ Party! Held at Christian Liberty Academy, celebrate Halloween with games, prizes, hot dogs, chili, and a trunk-or-treat. Also featuring a soft play area for children five and under, provided by Kalo Patch Keiki. The party’s going from 6–8 PM.

Maku’u Trunk-or-Treat
October 31 | Maku’u Farmers Market | 15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd., Pāhoa

Maku’u Farmers Market will be hosting their 2nd annual Trunk-or-Treat event! Bring the keiki and ‘ohana down for a safe trunk-or-treating experience while flaunting their Halloween costumes. Participation is free. Everyone is responsible for bringing their own setup. If you are interested in participating or donating, please contact (808)989-1136 or [email protected].

Trunk-or-Treat Competition
October 31 | Ainaloa Longhouse | 16-303 Ainaloa Blvd., Pahoa

Ainaloa is counting the days until its annual Trunk-or-Treat! Families, decorate your trunk for a chance to win a prize, and let the keiki go trunk-or-treating in a safe environment. Also calling volunteers to help as parking attendants and general help. Reach out to Gwendaline Day on Facebook.

Spook-tacular Halloween Event for the Kids
October 31 | GAM3 ESCAPE | 305 Wailuku Dr., Ste 7, Hilo

TCG808MARKETPLACE and GAM3 ESCAPE present their safe and spook-tacular Halloween event! Calling all keiki to come and collect free Pokémon cards, stickers, and candy. Come dressed up and enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes. Doors open from 6–9 PM, at GAM3 ESCAPE behind the Hilo Library.

Hawaii Halloween Hoopla!
October 31 | Da Beans Green | 17-937 Volcano Rd., Mountain View

Come and celebrate the spooky season with the local coffee house and Internet cafe: Da Beans Green! Pre-sale tickets are $10 for the whole family, walk-up ticket availability based on space. Enjoy a spooky movie marathon (kid-friendly rating) at 4 PM with popcorn included, and dress up for a costume contest. Individual costume winner announced after the movie at 8:30 PM, with the opportunity for a $20 cash prize. Group costume winner announced at 9 PM for $50 cash prize. Pumpkin pie, toasted marshmallow lattes, slushies, and caramel apples available for purchase. Free trick-or-treating available for those who do not want to attend the event.

Hilo Town Haunt: Big Island PRIDE’s Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating
October 31 | Hilo Palace Theater | 38 Haili St., Hilo

Join the historic Hilo Palace Theater for the most fabulous Hawai’i Island Halloween festivities on this side of Mauna Kea. Swing by the theater’s front steps with your keiki between 5:30-7:00 PM for family friendly trick-or-treating on Haili St. with Big Island PRIDE as part of the 5th Annual Hilo Town Haunt.

Strut your stuff across the Palace stage to show off your costume for our esteemed panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd  place, along with Riff Raff’s Choice Award. Prize packages include exciting items from local companies such as Aerial Arts Hawaii, Big Island Grown, and more. Doors open for the costume contest at 7 PM. Sign ups are limited to the first 25 entrants. Stay tuned for further details. Event followed by a 9:30 PM showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, adults only. Learn more.

Pahoa Halloween Fest
October 31 | Pahoa District Park | 15-3022 Kauhale St., Pahoa

Pahoa Regional Park and Everyday Hero Project are collaborating to host a community Halloween Fest to provide a safe environment to celebrate the spooky season! Bring the keiki and ‘ohana to enjoy an evening of games, arts and crafts, trunk-or-treat, movies, a photo booth, books, and concessions. Get the party started from 5–7 PM.

These community nonprofits are seeking help to make this fest a hit! Seeking donations: candies, prizes (that can fit into goodie bags), trunk-or-treat participants, and children’s books. Contact the P&R staff at (808)965-6348 for trunk-or-treat participants, prizes, and candies; contact the Everyday Hero Project at (808)389-1518 for book donations.

Solid Rock East’s Trunk-or-Treat
October 31 | Solid Rock Church (East) | 15-2731 Pahoa Village Rd., Pahoa

Don’t miss Solid Rock East’s annual truck-or-treat in Pahoa! Positive Motion and Loeka Longakit live in concert, food trucks, and trunks full of excitement and sweets. Bring your crew, and Solid Rock East will see you there from 5–8 PM!

Hawai’i Island Halloween Events for Adults

Temptation @ Da “T” Lounge: A Haunting Drag Show
October 20 | Hilo Axe Lounge | 301 Keawe St., Hilo

The first all-trans cast in Hilo is here to slay in Temptation: A Haunting Drag Show! Join Sahntayizha Ramirez, Karmen Ramirez, Sarina Sena, and Mah La Sada — the Hilo T Girls — at the Hilo Axe Lounge. $10 admissions. Bring your own booze. Doors open at 9PM.

Rocky Horror Show LIVE at Aloha Theatre
October 28–31 | Aloha Theatre | 79-7384 Hawai’i Belt Rd., Kealakekua

In this cult classic and Aloha Theatre fan favorite, sweethearts Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Complete with sass from the audience, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever. Purchase tickets here.

Grand Slam Halloween Costume Party
October 28 | Eagles Club | 16-111 Opukahaia St., Kea’au

Local band Grand Slam will be rockin’ the Eagles Club with classic rock and blues for a Halloween dance and costume party on Friday, October 28th. Doors open 6:30-9:30 PM. Compete for the prize for best costume! $10 cover. Join us on the dance floor, if you dare! Learn more.

Howl-ween: Dog Costume Contest & Adoption Event
October 29 | Hilo Brewing Co. | 275 E Kawili St., Hilo

Why should humans have all the fun? Aloha ‘Ilio Rescue invites you to bring your pup all dressed up to Hilo Brewing Company for a day of food trucks, beer, and fun! Give your dog the chance to walk the runway and stand in the spotlight. Judges Karen Furtado of Shear Magic, Meghan Jerolaman of Lava Paws, and Rhonda Pollard of Kahi Ola Mau Farm may choose Rover for first, second, or third place. Event from 12–5 PM, contest from 1–1:30 PM.

Open Gate Hostel’s Halloween Party
October 29 | Open Gate Hostel Hawai’i | 12-2278 Pi’ilani Road, Pahoa

It’s a party! Open Gate Hostel will be hosting a Halloween party on Saturday, October 29 from 6 PM – 12:30 AM. Doors are open to all! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume. The party is BYOB and it is encouraged to bring a platter to share. The hostel team will also provide a meal. $20 entrance fee for non-hostel guests. Learn more.

Body & Soul Halloween Performance and Party
October 29 | Alibi Tavern | 16-566 Pahoa Hwy. #5, Kea’au

Local band Body & Soul will be performing at the Killer Halloween Fun Party hosted at the Alibi Bar & Grill (Alibi Tavern) on Saturday, October 29. Doors open from 7–10 PM. No cover fee.

Bottle of Blue Halloween Party
October 29 | Blue Dragon Tavern | 61-3616 Kawaihae Rd., Kawaihae

Bottle of Blue is a 5-piece rock band based on the Big Island of Hawaii. Lead singer Scott Reagan delivers powerful vocals, backed by the guitar pyrotechnics of guitarist Steve Fundy and the rock solid rhythm section of Bassist Dave Ojeda and drummer Noa Eads provide an infectious driving groove. New addition Warren Nelson (keyboard) rounds out the sound. With jams that take their audience on ethereal musical journeys, Bottle of Blue has become a Big Island favorite. In addition to original songs, the band covers artists like the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, and more.

And don’t forget to dress up for the Halloween costume contest! 1st place ($100 cash)…2nd place ($75 Dragon Dough)…3rd place ($50 Dragon Dough). Doors open at 5:30 PM. Show from 7–10 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door (children 12 and under are free). Purchase tickets here.

Witch Regalia
October 30 | Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel | 175 Banyan Dr., Hilo

Calling all witches and warlocks! Fly around Hilo Bay in the fourth annual Witch Regalia! Bring whatever you have that floats: stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and more welcome. Don’t forget to dust off the witch hat and garb! Meet at Reeds Bay Hotel at 9 AM, and ride at 9:30 AM. Stick around around after for a potluck and libations.

Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra’s Halloween Concert
October 30 | Keauhou Shopping Center – Courtyard | 78-6831 Ali‘i Dr., Kailua-Kona

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society will be bringing live spooky orchestral music to Keauhou Shopping Center in celebration of Halloween! The Kamuela Philharmonic is a nonprofit charity that promotes the culture of both classical music and the cultural traditions of Hawaiʻi. This 1-hour concert is free, 12–1 PM. Bring your own chair. Learn more.

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Costume Contest
October 31 | Hilo Palace Theater | 38 Haili St., Hilo

The Palace Theater proudly presents its 12th annual Halloween Night screening spectacular featuring The Rocky Horror Picture Show and costume contest hosted by Lady Lily La Douce & Celeste W. Starr! Movie starts at 9 PM, after a family-friendly costume contest and trick-or-treating hosted by Big Island PRIDE as part of the Hilo Town Haunt. Purchase showing tickets here. Visit the website to learn more.

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