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Government & Politics

Business & Tourism

Flights to and from Honolulu could be reduced as the Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce air traffic by 10%.

, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Wednesday that the FAA will cut back on flights across 40 “high-volume” markets to pre-empt potential safety concerns as the federal government shutdown has left air traffic controllers without pay for more than a month.

The Associated Press reported that the month and increasingly short staff has put pressure on air traffic controllers, many of whom have called out of work, causing further staffing shortages. This has led to a range of major flight delays across several mainland airports, where the FAA warned flights could be delayed by up to seven hours from Wednesday into Thursday.

Hawaiian Airlines spokesman Alex Da Silva told Aloha State Daily last week that it had seen “no impacts to [their] operations” related to the ongoing shutdown.

The cuts will begin on Friday. The specific airports selected for the cuts have not yet been announced, and Bedford said a list of impacted airports will be released Thursday.  

, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport had the 22nd-most aircraft movements in the U.S. last year, with 334,695 aircraft flying in or out of the airport in 2024. It ranked 32nd in total commercial passengers — nearly 22 million last year — and 14th in cargo, with more than 600,000 metric tons of cargo moving through the airport in 2024.

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<title>FAA warns of cuts to flights as shutdown continues</title>

Flights to and from 40 unspecified "high-volume" markets coming this Friday, warns the FAA.

FAA warns of cuts to flights as shutdown continues

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Food & Dining

 vividly remembers helping his mom in the kitchen while he was growing up.

“She was always eager to teach us and include us in the process, whether it was cooking or baking,” he says. “She loved preparing all of my brother’s and my favorite dishes. I became her little ‘food critic,’ always excited to taste whatever new creation she came up with.”

Lee’s passion for trying new foods — both locally and while traveling to new countries — continued as he got older. His expanding palate led him to take classes at Kapiʻolani Community College’s culinary program, and eventually work at Tokoname Sushi Bar and Restaurant in Kailua.

Howdeshell, gave me the opportunity to become head chef at his restaurant,” Lee says. “My mentor, Harry Nakashima — now head chef at Gyotaku — trained me meticulously during my time there, and I learned so much under his guidance. To this day, I continue to seek his advice and wisdom.”

After seeing many successful small pop-ups at local farmers markets, Lee became curious about starting his own business. He recalls spending hours researching and talking to other small business owners before finally deciding to launch Travie’s Patties.

The biz, which specializes in smashburgers, was inspired by one of Lee’s favorite foods.

“[I wanted] to build something that combined bold flavors with a fun, customizable concept,” he says. “Smashburgers gave me the freedom to showcase my favorite flavor combinations, and experiment with unique sauces and toppings.”

Travie’s Patties celebrated its grand opening at Village Night Market in August. The business model represents speed, affordability and quality, according to Lee.

“I wanted Travie’s Patties to be a place where customers can get a hot, made-to-order smashburger without the long wait or high price tag,” he says. “By keeping our prices fair and our flavors fresh, we’ve built a loyal customer base that trusts and enjoys what we do."

Since family members and friends call him “Trav,” coming up with a business name was fun for Lee.

“Every business needs a name people can remember,” he says. “When we started brainstorming burger-related names, ‘Travie’s Patties’ just stuck. It’s fun, catchy and easy to remember.”

Lee remembers experimenting with recipes and gathering food taste testers to perfect his signature burgers and sauces. He designed the business’s menu to be simple, but packed with flavor; its main features include Chimmy ($9 single, $12 double) and the McTravie ($9 single, $12 double).

Both burgers start with a homemade ground sirloin patty mix, grilled onions, a slice of American cheese and crispy cheese crisp atop soft, garlic-buttered potato buns. Customers can add lettuce and tomato at no extra charge, according to Lee.

“We are proud to use locally sourced ingredients from D.Otani Produce,” he says. “The Chimmy comes with our housemade chimichurri aioli, which has a little garlicky, spicy kick. The McTravie features our housemade classic burger sauce with your choice of homemade regular or spicy pickles.”

The biz also offers shoestring fries ($4) and tater tots ($4), which both come with ketchup and the business’s signature chimichurri aioli.

The business recently added a dirty drinks section, which includes dirty sodas, to its menu. A dirty soda is a non-alcoholic drink, which is made “dirty” by being mixed with flavored purees, juices, syrups or cream, according to Lee.

Popular options include The Landshark ($7) — a combo of Sprite, blue raspberry, strawberry puree and gummy sharks — and The Girly ($9). The latter features a pink slush Alani Nu energy drink base with strawberry puree, cream and cold foam.

“The Dirty Alani Nu ($9) uses the energy drink base, then is built the same way (with flavored syrups and purees),” Lee explains. “Lilo’s iced tea ($6) is our take on the famous local-style iced tea, for those wanting a refreshing option.”

The biz loves to celebrate its customers, according to Lee, who says they started an interactive weekly discount called “Player of the Week.” Before each event, the biz announces its featured “player.” Customers then receive a sports player card with a letter and a number as their order placeholder instead of a ticket. If their card matches the business’s player of the week at checkout, the customers get a discount.

“People love it so much that some even try to buy their player cards to keep as souvenirs,” Lee says. “It’s become a fun and unexpected way to connect with our customers while they wait for their food.”

Stay updated with the business by following Travie’s Patties on 

. The biz is scheduled to be at Taste of Aloha Night Market — which is every second Saturday of the month — for the rest of the year. You can also find the biz at various local farmers markets and upcoming holiday craft fairs, the Village Night Market at Pealridge Center on Nov. 15 and 808 Craft and Gift Holiday Craft Fair on Dec. 6.

The biz also offers catering for private events and fundraisers.

“I want to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all our customers — new and returning — as well as our close friends and family, who volunteer their time to help run our pop-ups,” Lee says. “Your support means the world to us. I’m humbled by how many people want to see us succeed. That motivation keeps me pushing forward every single day.”

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<title>Travie’s Patties pop-up offers fun, flavorful smashburgers</title>

The biz celebrated its grand opening in August, and can be found at a variety of night markets and seasonal craft fairs across Oʻahu. The biz also recently added non-alcoholic dirty sodas to its menu.

Travie’s Patties pop-up offers fun, flavorful smashburgers

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Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya Kapanui

Hawaii History

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Located about two miles from Downtown Honolulu, the neighborhood of Mo‘ili‘ili was once primarily agricultural. Rice paddies and lo‘i kalo occupied most of the land, with houses and small businesses scattered about. By the 1960s, apartment buildings, grocery stores, and small shopping centers attracted more people seeking a quieter life while still wanting to remain close to Honolulu. The Mo‘ili‘ili community was tightly knit and soon became known as the floral capital of Honolulu as demand for lei and daily flower bouquets grew.

One gathering place for the Mo‘ili‘ili community was the Kamo‘ili‘ili Church, whose congregation was predominantly Hawaiian. Construction for the simple stone church began in 1850 and was completed three years later. Although the building was restored around 1900 and renamed Rice Memorial Chapel, many in the community continued to call it Kamo‘ili‘ili Church.

In addition to Sunday services, the hallowed building saw weddings, funerals, celebrations, and community meetings throughout its life. For a time, it even served as a Masonic hall to the Cosmopolitan Lodge of the Prince Hall Lodge of African American Freemasons in Hawaii.

A woman I know recalls time spent there as a child, waiting for her parents. With no babysitter at the time, she would have to stay in a small room by herself, where she was left to play, color, or find something else to keep herself busy. In a separate room, her father and the rest of his Prince Hall brothers would have their lodge meetings. In another room was her mother, who would attend the meetings of the Order of the Eastern Star with the other wives of Masonic husbands.

One evening, as a girl, she noticed a Hawaiian man looking in the window from outside. He had dark hair and a beard, thick eyebrows and full lips, and he wasn’t wearing a shirt. The man’s intense gaze was frightening as he pointed to the screen covering the window, indicating that he wanted her to open it. Without speaking, she shook her head, “No.”

Despite her refusal to cooperate, the hook holding the screen popped off on its own, and the man pulled the screen back. My friend said she remembers hearing a blood-curdling scream before realizing it was coming from her. She ran into the men’s lodge meeting and found the masons in a state of upset and confusion. They had apparently seen a Hawaiian man peering in at them from a window high up on the far wall. No outsider could bear witness to a solemn masonic ceremony, so the men went outside to chase the stranger away. They never found anyone hanging around outside, but did note that the window he peered into was nine feet off the ground with no crate, stone, or foothold to climb on.

As time marched on, the church fell into disuse and then disrepair, and was condemned by the city. While the building sat empty, the graveyard, too, had gone untended. In 1968, plans for a new high-rise were announced, and the land beneath the century-old cemetery was chosen for development. Newspapers cited weeds covering gravestones, some of which were broken or leaning awkwardly. Trash had gathered near several plots, more than one tomb was cracked and crumbling, and several markers had already disappeared.

Although the last burial was in the 1950s, letters to newspapers expressed mourning for the loss of history and lament for the irreversible change. One writer posed a warning to other congregations that they may not be exempt from such bittersweet progress in the future.

Work to remove gravestones began in August 1968. Reverend Abraham Akaka of Kawaiaha‘o Church acknowledged the tension between history and progress. He reminded those gathered that every civilization advances by giving up some of its past, saying that growth often demands “selling something of the soul.”

Over the following weeks, workers uncovered the remains of 466 people. Of those remains, 206 were identified, while the rest will forever be unknown. Some graves held the bones of parents and children, while others contained only ashes. The remains were placed in small containers and reburied at Kawaiahaʻo Church in a shared resting place marked by a plaque listing the known names. Above the memorial hangs the bell that once rang from the steeple at Kamoʻiliʻili Church.

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In November, Reverend Akaka returned to the site to perform special purification rites. The special blessing was requested because workers were reluctant to enter the area. Using an ‘umeke, a Hawaiian calabash, dating back to the days of Kamehameha I, the Reverend sprinkled the ground with water from the well at Kawaiaha‘o Church while reciting his prayers. It is rumored that more bones were found during construction, including one skeleton measuring nearly nine feet long, near what is now the pool area.

Completed in 1971, the Contessa condominium stands on the old church and cemetery grounds. It boasts 37 floors, 144 units, a sauna, and a swimming pool in the vibrant Mo‘ili‘ili neighborhood. Almost from the beginning, tenants complained of hauntings in the building. One woman enlisted the help of Kahuna nui Emma de Fries to bless her apartment and the entire building after constant construction noise bothered her, even when no one else could hear it. 

More than two decades later, my mentor, Glen Grant, shared another story about the Contessa. A plumber was called to an apartment to fix a kitchen drain. The woman who lived there told him to put his ear to the sink. Although he was hesitant, he crouched and listened and heard voices speaking Hawaiian.

“They’re asking what will be done with their bones,” he said, backing away.

He hurried to the elevator and watched in shock as the doors opened before he touched the button. He stepped in and, as the doors began to close, a hand covered with red mud slid between them, opening them again automatically. Standing there was a tall woman, her body caked in red clay. She smiled and waved as the doors shut once more.

Without warning, the elevator dropped several floors before coming to a sudden stop. Shaken, the plumber took the stairs and never returned to the building.

For more than 50 years, people have passed through the Contessa’s lobby unaware of the hundreds of people that were once buried beneath their feet, and what may still be waiting below the surface.

Before the gates to Kawaiahaʻo Church’s graveyard were locked to the public, I used to stop there during my Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour. One night, as our group stood before the Kamoʻiliʻili Church memorial, an older man asked if he could speak. He said he had worked on the construction crew that built the Contessa.

“I was one of the men digging the foundation for the pool,” he said. “We uncovered a skeleton, about nine feet long. Even I knew we shouldn’t have disturbed it. Reverend Akaka came, blessed the burial, and blessed us. We covered the bones right where they were. They’re still there.”

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The Contessa condominium in Mo‘ili‘ili stands where Kamo‘ili‘ili Church and its mainly Hawaiian graveyard had served the community since 1850. The remains of nearly 500 people were moved for the condo, but workers and residents over the years have reported chilling tales of the spirits that remain.

The bones beneath the Contessa

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Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros

Aloha Spirit

i-based organizations are pitching in to assist local families affected by the temporary suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this month, as part of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Further guidance and food information from the state Department of Human Services can be found 

As a department, our responsibility is to ensure every eligible household remains supported, informed and treated with dignity,” said DHS Director Ryan Yamane in a statement. “Our teams are working quickly to provide timely information, answer questions and coordinate local community food resources. We will be ready to resume issuances as soon as the federal government allows.”

$42.2 million via The Hawai‘i Food Assistance Program

 would be released around Nov. 14 for those missing SNAP benefits.

In the interim, local businesses and nonprofits are stepping up to fill gaps in funding, food and service. Here is a roundup of resources:

(Source: Hawai’i Foodbank; To register, visit 

; To donate or host a food drive, go to: 

 announced its commitment of $6.1 million in emergency relief funding “for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries” who may experience food insecurity, and loss of utilities and/or stable housing. OHA expects to begin distributing funds by Nov. 7, 

According to the organization, more than 47,000 Native Hawaiians receive SNAP benefits in amounts of about $409 per person and $757 per household.

i is home to approximately 24,600 civilian federal employees. While the precise number of Native Hawaiians within that workforce is not known, estimates place it at just under five thousand,” OHA said in a Oct. 27 announcement.

“These are unsettling times, and our beneficiaries are feeling it most,” said OHA Board of Trustees Chairperson Kaiali

i Kahele at the time. “Families are missing paychecks, losing benefits, and facing impossible choices about how to feed their 

ohana. OHA will not wait on the sidelines — we are taking immediate action to help our people through this crisis.”

Hawaiʻi Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations

” document, found on its website, which is complete with national directives and local insights.

On Sept. 30, Hawai’i Community Foundation reactivated its 

 “to support nonprofits whose funding has been cut, frozen, or reduced." See past reporting about the fund from Aloha State Daily 

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of resources. Know of other organizations pivoting to meet the current needs of the community? Email 

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As Hawaiʻi families that rely on SNAP benefits wait on funding allocated from the state, nonprofits are filling the gap. Here is a roundup of resources from interest-free payment plans at HECO to housing support and food distribution sites cropping up this week.

OHA, nonprofits step up to help local families

, known for its modern Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, recently launched its fall menus. Whether you dine at the restaurant for lunch, dinner or brunch, you can enjoy seasonal dishes that feature autumn ingredients.

The Ward Village eatery features eight to 10 new menu items each season, according to Istanbul Hawai

i’s fall menu will be available until mid-December; at that time, its winter menu will start.

We were recently invited to try several of the new dishes featured during dinner and brunch. 

We start with the autumn labneh ($23), a yogurt dip that came highly recommended. It’s topped with a honey truffle sauce and bee pollen, and is served with the eatery’s sourdough pide. The pide is a 72-hour fermented sourdough flatbread that’s topped off with olive oil and sesame seeds.

The creamy yogurt dip boasted the perfect sweet-and-savory balance. It’s addictive in and of itself, but even better when spread on the sourdough flatbread. 

Cigar borek ($21) is a hand-rolled, crispy pastry filled with cheese and topped with basil oil. This dish — which looks like crispy lumpia — is one of my new favorites. The crispy shell, paired with the cheesy interior, is heavenly. 

The fall Mediterranean salata ($19) is a light dish ideal for sharing. The crisp greens are topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, Sumac onions, feta snow and a quince-pomegranate vinaigrette. The salad is full of bright, refreshing flavors; you can elevate it by adding protein like lamb skewers.

This Jidori chicken entrée truly embodies fall. It’s topped with toasted pine nuts and autumn Baharat (a warm, aromatic spice blend), and served with candied Kula oranges. The chicken was cooked perfectly — succulent and juicy on the inside — and we appreciated the warm spices.

This dish featured grilled filet mignon served over a smoky eggplant puree and yogurt sauce. It’s finished with a black walnut topping and pomegranate lacquer.

The filet is tender and flavorful, with a slightly sweet aftertaste from the pomegranate lacquer. We also loved the thick, creamy yogurt velouté.

Istanbul Hawaiʻi’s weekend brunch menu, served from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, also features fall flavors. 

The Turkish breakfast ($29) features a platter that includes a little of everything. Sucuk is a Turkish version of pepperoni, which is incorporated into an omelet. It’s accompanied by a sweet, ring-shaped sesame bagel, which boasts a soft interior, and a variety of dips and fruits. The labne, a thick, creamy yogurt dip, is topped with pistachio crumbs for added crunch. The platter also includes Bursa rose petal jam, fresh fruits, grape tomatoes and Turkish olives.  

The Anatolian kumpir ($28) is available in limited quantities. This baked potato is loaded with housemade pickled cabbage, a Waimanalo egg, Kahuku herbs, Turkish pistachio salami, charcuterie (which is like a Portuguese sausage), and housemade ketchup.

Customers can still order off the eatery’s lunch menu during brunch, and Istanbul’s iconic wet wagyu burger ($20) is one of the most popular options. It’s been on the lunch menu for about a month, and is a customer favorite.

This dish features a savory wagyu patty with tomato jus and Lanai lettuce crunch inside brioche buns. The jus is like a tomato bisque sauce; this juicy burger is exclusive to the eatery’s lunch menu.

The Dubai chocolate French toast ($24) is as indulgent and tasty as it looks. The eatery’s sourdough bread is topped with Waialua chocolate, pistachio crumbs and shredded, brown butter phyllo. The soft, pillowy bread contrasts nicely with the crunchy phyllo and nutty pistachios.

If you’re familiar with the restaurant’s popular hatay kunefe dessert ($15) — this dish features the same crispy phyllo.

The Sultan’s cilbir ($25) isn’t a new dish, but it’s one of my favorites for brunch. It features a yogurt dip topped with chili oil, and served with three sous-vide custard eggs and housemade sourdough bread. The creamy yogurt dip is smooth and savory when mixed with the poached eggs. 

No brunch is complete without some of the restaurant’s aesthetically pleasing, creative cocktails. The Turkish bath ($22) — which is served in a bathtub glass — is a fun option. It features reposado (Casamigos) — or tequila — with Turkish apricot, elderflower, rose foam and olive drop.

If you prefer something lighter with more floral flavors, go for blush of the sunset ($18), which features a refreshing mix of champagne, Kula strawberry, hibiscus, pomegranate and orange blossom spritz.

Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 5-9 p.m. dinner Wednesdays-Thursdays, Sundays; 5-9:30 p.m. dinner Fridays-Saturdays

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<title>Istanbul Hawaiʻi recently launched its fall menu</title>

The Ward Village eatery, known for its modern Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, is featuring seasonal dishes during brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy options like autumn Jidori chicken tagine and pumpkin bread pudding for a limited time.

Istanbul Hawaiʻi recently launched its fall menu

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Arts & Entertainment

Aloha State Daily rounded up some of the spooky and fun activities happening on Oʻahu this month. From a surf costume contest to a haunted mansion there are lots of ways to celebrate autumn.

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 has a new spooky bar. Buy a drink or dessert and get another free in a deal that runs through Oct. 12. The buy one, get one deal allows customers to mix and match drinks and desserts. For drinks, enjoy the vampire’s kiss ($16), witch’s blood or pumpkin pie margarita ($16), eyeball Jell-O shots (three for $9), or a shareable witch’s brew served in a 64-ounce cauldron ($35). There are also 

, which are not listed on the menu but are available by request.

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 Kūpuna are invited to take part in a leisurely stroll from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they can pick up clues and complete an autumn-themed scavenger hunt at Pearlridge Center. The event takes place in Wai Makai and is intended for seniors age 55 and older, but all are welcome. 

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 will share ghost stories, accompanied by the 

, as part of a one-night-only performance called “Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawaiʻi in Concert,” at Hawaiʻi Theatre. Kapanui and his wife, Tanya, started the ghost tour company, 

, which offers tours of neighborhoods, as well as programming for schools and corporate events. The duo also writes a 

 for Aloha State Daily. Attendees can also arrive an hour before the concert for a costume contest and trick of treating. 

Keiki can embark on a self-guided treasure hunt from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 through Oct. 31 at Kailua Town. On the treasure hunt, they will pick up stamps and treats from participating merchants. The adventure starts at the Lau Hala Shops entrance, which is located below the UFC Gym, where participants will find instructions and a treasure map. At the end of the quest, bring that treasure map to Oceans End in the Straub Building at 602 Kailua Road, Unit 103. The more stamps collected, the bigger the prize. Adults will also receive a complimentary gift from Oceans End while supplies last. 

Aloun Farms hosts Pumpkin Fall Festival. 

Aloun Farms will host its 23rd annual Pumpkin Fall Festival. Select pumpkins from the field, walk through sunflower fields and enjoy free tractor hayrides and activities for keiki. There are also carnival rides, ʻono foods and a farmers market. Tickets are $5. The event is pet friendly. Admission is free for keiki ages 2 years old and younger.

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Staff of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host a Halloween event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where keiki can walk between cars in the parking lot of the Hoʻaeʻae Community Park and trick or treat. There will also be carnival games. The parking lot will be closed from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. that day. Free. 

Staff of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host an event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park. Keiki can wear costumes and trick or treat around the football field or visit booths from supporters, including the Honolulu Police Department. There will be games, a photobooth and activities. Free.

Staff of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Kāhala Mall will host a costume contest for keiki who range in age from newborns to sixth graders. There will also be a family category. Contests include gift cards or gifts from 

 merchants. The contestants should line up in the center court / theatre wing at 4:30 p.m. for the contest which starts at 5 p.m. at Center Court Stage.

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 Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience will host a Halloween surf contest at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay. Surfers of all ages and levels are invited to paddle out in costume from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee, which benefits the 

 Staff of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host a Pumpkin Palooza from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Koko Head District Park. There will be games, arts and crafts, and hidden pumpkins. Goodie bags are available for keiki up to 12 years old. Keiki who complete the activities and mark them on a passport can enter a drawing for a special grand prize. Free. Space is limited to 200 participants. 

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This contest runs from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at The Royal Grove at the Royal Hawaiian Center. There are multiple prize categories, including an ʻohana competition where parents and keiki can compete as a team. The first-place winner for each category gets a $150 gift card to the Royal Hawaiian Center. There are also prizes for second and third place in each category. The overall grand prize is a $250 gift card. Keiki from up to 10 years old can compete. Families are encouraged to preregister to secure spots in the contest. 

 Participating stores and restaurants will hand out candy and treats while supplies last from noon until 6 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Center. Keiki and their families are invited to dress up and trick or treat. 

 The Honolulu Zoo is also getting in on the Halloween fun. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., keiki can wear costumes and follow clues to collect stamps. The Haunted Habitat Treat Trail will feature 15 spots where keiki can trick or treat. 

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Take the keiki trick or treating from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pearlridge Center. There is a keiki costume contest. The entertainment and costume contest is hosted by PBS Hawaiʻi while Longs Drugs is the candy sponsor.

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Staff of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host an inaugural haunted mansion from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the McCully District Park. There will be games, face painting and a haunted house suitable for all ages. There will also be opportunities to trick or treat in the parking lot. Limited parking is available at the King William C. Lunalilo Elementary School. The parking lot of the park will be closed as it is in use for the event. High visibility clothes and lights are encouraged for traffic safety.

 is partnering with The Row Kakaʻako to host a Halloween party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live music, entertainment and themed drinks. There will also be a costume contest. 

. Ala Moana Center will host trick or treating from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at more than 100 stores and restaurants. There will be live entertainment, balloons and photo opportunities. Keiki and their families are invited to dress up in costumes and collect candy. The event includes a dance party hosted by The Hawaiʻi DJ as well as custom balloon creations by Adventure Balloons. 

will host a Dave and Boo’sters party with crafts, games and awards for the best costume as part of its Halloween celebrations.

Watch aquarists carve pumpkins underwater at 10:30 a.m. at the ʻAlohilani Resort, Waikīkī Beach. 

Keiki and their families can participate in trick or treating from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 

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<title>Your guide to a faboolous Halloween on Oʻahu</title>

What do a haunted mansion, a costume contest for surfers and pumpkin palooza have in common? The three events are happening on Oʻahu this month! Learn more about 20 fun activities related to pumpkins, Halloween and autumn planned for October.

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