Upcoming Events

2026 Halloween Events

Our special haunted events this October.


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HOTEL STREET ART HUI: Steps & Ghost Stories
Oct
2

HOTEL STREET ART HUI: Steps & Ghost Stories

  • 29 North Hotel Street Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817 United States (map)
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Hotel Street Art Hui: Steps & Stories is a new multidisciplinary arts series that transforms a historic Chinatown space (29 N Hotel St.) into a living archive of memory, culture, and connection. Through monthly immersive First Friday activations, artists to create original, place-based experiences that explore the layered histories of Honolulu's Chinatown while imagining new ways of gathering, storytelling, and belonging. These events take place from 4-6pm and are free to all, including food & drink.

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MILILANI LIBRARY Mysteries of Central Oahu
Oct
17

MILILANI LIBRARY Mysteries of Central Oahu

Join acclaimed Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for an evening of moʻolelo, Hawaiian history, legends, and true ghost stories. A kanaka ʻōiwi born and raised on Oʻahu, Lopaka has spent more than 25 years collecting and sharing stories of Hawaii’s people, places, and spirits.

From mysterious encounters and haunted places to the ancient traditions surrounding the huakaʻi pō, these stories offer more than a scare—they reveal connections to Hawaiʻi’s history and culture. Come listen, learn, and experience stories that have been passed down through generations.

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Urban Legends BUS TOUR
Oct
17

Urban Legends BUS TOUR

  • 417 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 United States (map)
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The jump rope girl, Morgan’s Corner, a moving statue, a haunted freeway overpass. Join us as we explore the strange origins behind some of the most popular and even a few lesser-known urban legends of O'ahu. This tour brings you to a few sites of popular Urban Legends of our island. Come and hear the real stories behind some of Oahu's most notorious legends.

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HONOLULU ZOO Histories and Mysteries Tour
Oct
18

HONOLULU ZOO Histories and Mysteries Tour

The Honolulu Zoo Society’s Histories & Mysteries Tours are back! As the sun sets, guests will have the chance to experience a walking tour through the Honolulu Zoo while guides share stories of supernatural encounters experienced by our many staff members.

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DORIS DUKE THEATRE Chicken Skin Ghost Stories
Oct
23

DORIS DUKE THEATRE Chicken Skin Ghost Stories

Drawing from generations of oral tradition and decades spent collecting firsthand accounts, Lopaka Kapanui shares some of the most chilling legends and ghost stories that have become part of our islands’ folklore. 
 
Whether you’re a lifelong believer or simply intrigued by a good tale, join us for an unforgettable night of storytelling that will stay with you long after the lights come up. 

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GHOST CLUB Pub Crawl
Oct
27

GHOST CLUB Pub Crawl

We'll meet at Skull & Crown Trading Co. at 7pm for some haunted history and rum tasting. Then, we'll visit a few more places in the area to have a few spirits with the spirits!

THIS TOUR IS FOR AGES 21+ ONLY

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BLUE NOTE HAWAII Tales of Haunted Hawaii
Oct
31

BLUE NOTE HAWAII Tales of Haunted Hawaii

This Halloween night, step beyond the beauty of Hawaii’s shores and into the stories that have haunted these islands for generations. Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui brings Hawaii’s legends, spirits, and supernatural traditions to the stage for an unforgettable evening of moʻolelo, mystery, and chicken skin.

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Ghost Stories at Kahilu Theatre
Nov
1

Ghost Stories at Kahilu Theatre

Step into the mysterious world of Hawaiian ghost stories with master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui. Known as “Hawai‘i’s own Ghost Guy,” Lopaka shares chilling tales of local hauntings, legends, and supernatural encounters that have been passed down through generations. Blending history, folklore, and spine-tingling storytelling, this captivating evening will transport you into the hidden, haunted side of the islands.

Join us—if you dare—for an unforgettable night of mo‘olelo, mystery, and the unexplained.

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Wai'anae I Ka Po Bus Tour
Oct
19

Wai'anae I Ka Po Bus Tour

Kaua'i steals the sun as night settles like a blanket on the Wai'anae Coast. Mahina then appears to light the way as we share tales of those otherworldly beings that travel on a moonlit night. Some say that seeing them in plain sight may be too much for the human mind to comprehend... pray then, that dark clouds will hide the moon.

What secrets does the Waianae coast hold? Are the legends true? Join us and we shall see what the spirits have to say.

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Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawai'i in Concert
Oct
18

Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawai'i in Concert

Master storyteller, Lopaka Kapanui joins the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and HSO Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai for a ghost storytelling concert paired with spooky symphonic favorites. The Mysteries of Hawaiʻi in Concert! Featuring music from The Lord of the Rings, Poltergeist, Batman, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and more, come as yourself or come dressed up for pre-concert activities 1-hour before concert, including our annual costume contest and trick-or-treating, “This is Halloween!” 

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Haunted Valley: Ghost Stories of Manoa
Oct
17

Haunted Valley: Ghost Stories of Manoa

When night falls over Mānoa, the lush valley transforms. Mist drifts down from the mountains, the rainforest grows still, and the past begins to stir. Paradise Park, nestled in the heart of the valley, becomes the perfect stage for stories that refuse to be forgotten. This is not just storytelling. It’s an experience—one where every whisper of wind and flicker of shadow might be part of the tale. We’ll gather at Rainbow’s End at Paradise Park and let the darkness draw you in. You’ll laugh nervously, gasp suddenly, and leave with stories you’ll never forget.

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Spooked LIVE West Coast Tour - Seattle
Sep
30

Spooked LIVE West Coast Tour - Seattle

The hit podcast Spooked comes to life onstage as host Glynn Washington and guests celebrate the Halloween season with a night of Snap Judgment live storytelling magic. Join us for amazing, true-life supernatural stories from people who can scarcely believe it happened themselves. This year’s lineup includes our very own Lopaka Kapanui!

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Ghosts of Old Honolulu Halloween Tour
Oct
31

Ghosts of Old Honolulu Halloween Tour

Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour - Hawaii's Original and Longest-Running Ghost Tour brings you through the streets of Honolulu's Historic Downtown District. Many of the buildings we stop at were built during the time of our monarchy and true ghost stories abound. Learn about the ghosts that still travel these pathways. Book your Ghosts of Old Honolulu Tour today!

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Waikiki Night Marchers
Oct
30

Waikiki Night Marchers

Waikiki Night Marchers - Come learn about a place that was famous for ancient burials, heiau, battlefields, the homes of ali‘i, and several paths of the feared Night Marchers. Hear the stories of those who have witnessed the march and have survived to tell the tale of haunted Hawaii. Book your spot on our Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour today!

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Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour
Oct
29

Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour - Hawaii's Original and Longest-Running Ghost Tour brings you through the streets of Honolulu's Historic Downtown District. Many of the buildings we stop at were built during the time of our monarchy and true ghost stories abound. Learn about the ghosts that still travel these pathways. Book your Ghosts of Old Honolulu Tour today!

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