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Things to do with kids this weekend in Honolulu

Updated October 25, 2026

October 23–25

The weekend of October 23–25 has 4 family events on across 1 Honolulu city, led by holiday and library programs. The busiest calendars are at O‘ahu – Kaimukī and Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Marina Docks Stage. It's an easy scan of the weekend's family entertainment: every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, and the free ones are marked.

4 family events across 1 Honolulu cities this weekend — 4 likely free. Biggest clusters: holiday (2), library (2).

4 family events 4 likely free 1 cities

Don't miss this weekend

Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.

  1. Halloween Spooktacular

    Sat · 3:00 PM · Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Marina Docks Stage · Honolulu

    Why it ranks annual · city-wide festival · editor's pick

    Halloween Spooktacular at Hawaii Kai Towne Center — free trick-or-treating and entertainment.

    FreeAges 0–3Official ↗

  2. Halloween Keiki Costume Contest

    Sun · 2:00 PM · Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove · Honolulu

    Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival · editor's pick

    Halloween Keiki Costume Contest at Royal Hawaiian Center — free to enter and watch.

    FreeAges 0–2Official ↗

  3. James the Magnificent Halloween Magic Show!

    Sun · 10:30 AM · O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu

    Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick

    James the Magnificent Halloween Magic Show at Kaimukī Library — free magic for kids.

    All agesOfficial ↗

  4. Read to a Therapy Dog!

    Sun · 1:00 PM · O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu

    Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick

    Read to a Therapy Dog at Kaimukī Library — free, calm and great for early readers.

    Ages 6–11Official ↗

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Family events in Honolulu this weekend: October 23–25

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Saturday, October 24

1 event · 1 free · already happened

  1. Halloween Spooktacular

    Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Marina Docks Stage · Honolulu · All ages

    Hawaii Kai Towne Center's annual Halloween Spooktacular runs 3 to 6 PM at the Marina Docks Stage, with keiki and ohana invited to dress in costume.

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, October 25

3 events · 3 free

  1. Halloween Keiki Costume Contest

    Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove · Honolulu · Ages 1–12

    Waikiki's largest costume contest returns to the Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center, 2 PM to 5:15 PM. Keiki from infants through age 10…

    Free Official ↗

  2. James the Magnificent Halloween Magic Show!

    O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu · Ages 5–12

    With a wave of a magic wand, the amazing magician James Lee the Magnificent will be appearing at this special Halloween magic show storytime on Sunday, October 25!

    Free Official ↗

  3. Read to a Therapy Dog!

    O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu · Ages 5–12

    Want to get better at reading? Are you an animal lover? Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog from…

    Free Official ↗

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