Hi,

We are going to Waikiki on Oct 29 for 4 days with our 2 kids aged 1.5 and 4. Does anyone know if they celebrate Halloween or if there are special celebrations for Halloween? Can the kids go trick or treating?

Thanks.

Anyone?

My understanding is that Halloween is quite a popular celebration in Waikiki. It's especially popular with gays, who are likely to dress in costume to celebrate.

However,I don't guarantee this information because it's been a number of years since I was there. Hopefully, someone who's been there recently will answer your question with a more up-to-date answer.

Windward Community College has a nice event every year. It goes for several days. I don't remember if it goes as late as Oct 31.

You can try this link. Its from last year. Haven't seen any event listing yet for this year:

http://www.hawaiitravelnewsletter.co.../halloween.htm

As with most cities in America, Honolulu does indeed celebrate Halloween, but trick-or-treating is less popular--I think most kids go to Halloween functions. (At least, in most metro neighborhoods. Rural areas may still do trick-or-treating.) You may want to check with your concierge; sometimes the malls arrange for trick-or-treating. Otherwise, you can stay in Waikiki to watch the costumed adults!

Mel, doesn't alamoana stores give out candy on halloween to small kids? i know pearlridge used to eons ago. google isn't helping me...

They used to, but I don't know if they do that anymore now that they are so huge. I am pretty sure the regional malls have it, especially small ones like Market City. I'll check.

i work at the ala moana mall, and yes we give out candy. well, actually we gave out pencils, but i'd imagine most places give candy.

I would look to hotels or business or events, as already mentioned. I can't picture going door-to-door in Waikiki as you'd typically think as it's mostly apartment buildings people live in.

well there you go. thanks f12, with small kids, they'd probably last half of one level anyway.

have fun.

Bishop Museum has a "treat street" on Halloween. 5-8pm on the great lawn. Various groups make little houses and the kids can trick or treat at each one. If you go a bit early, you could visit the childrens exhibit hall too. (not sure, may be volcanos still?).

Great gift shop in the museum for hawaiian souvenirs.

I checked with Kahala Mall--they also have trick or treating for kids around the mall.

I checked with Pearlridge. They have trick-or-treating at the mall for Halloween.