From film premieres at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival to opportunities to celebrate Halloween, there are lots of activities happening on Oʻahu this Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25.
Looking to Island hop? The 16th annual Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival is underway with the first events held on Hawaiʻi Island last weekend, followed by events on Maui this weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The festival then moves to Oʻahu with events from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 8.
Here are 10 activities happening on Oʻahu this weekend:
Friday, Oct. 23
Go to the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. HIFF is back for its 46th year of events with film screenings on Oʻahu from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Thursday, Nov. 5. The festival opens with the world premiere of “The Navigator” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hawaiʻi Theatre Center. There will be a HIFF46 Opening Weekend Celebration at the Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 23. After screenings on Oʻahu, the festival will then move to Neighbor Islands from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 15. Buy individual tickets or passes. Details.
Listen to Chicken Skin Ghost Stories. Ready for chilling legends and ghost stories? Catch Lopaka Kapanui, “The Ghost Guy,” who writes a column about supernatural happenings for Aloha State Daily, as he shares stories of the Islands’ folklore on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth. Details.
Catch Steel Pulse at the Waikīkī Shell. Catch Steel Pulse’s Reggae Against Racism Tour at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Celebrate Architecture Month. Participate in AIA Honolulu’s annual Architecture Month by joining its Architectural Walking Tours in downtown Honolulu from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Tours run every 10 minutes and explore the buildings, public places and design influences that shaped the city over time. Details.
Check out PauseFest. This inaugural event encourages participants to unplug and connect in person through screen-free activities. There will also be local food, wellness and creativity vendors. PauseFest takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the oceanside YWCA Kokokahi in Kāneʻohe. Tickets are $29 per individual and $49 per family, which includes two adults and kids. Details.
Go to Fall Fest. There will be activities for keiki, local vendors with food, live entertainment and prizes and give aways. Sponsored by the Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church, this event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and is expected to draw at least 1,000 people, according to a permit filed with the City and County of Honolulu. Free. Details.
Attend the HIFilm Industry Conference. This conference, which is a program of the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, brings together filmmakers, storytellers and industry professionals from across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. There will be panel discussions, workshops and networking events. The event runs Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25. Tickets with access to both days of events are $125. Details.
Celebrate Spooky Season. Looking for entertainment in Waikīkī? Go to the Octo-Bear-Fest: Boos & Brews at the Honolulu Zoo and enjoy costume contests and games for keiki, while adults can sample beers from four local breweries on Saturday, Oct. 24, as part of an event that supports wildlife conservation and the Malayan sun bears. Looking for something in ʻEwa? Head to the Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest & Parade which includes a live DJ, games and prizes. These events and more — including chances to trick or treat — are part of ASD’s guide for 31 things to do for Halloween on Oʻahu. Also check out some of the Church-sponsored Halloween activities happening this month. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Eat Halloween treats. It’s time to trick or treat! From haupia custard cats at Brug Bakery to spooky cocktails at Aloha Mamacita, there are lots of fun holiday-themed snacks on the menu. Read more about spooky season snacks from Food & Dining Reporter Kelli Shiroma Braiotta. Details.
Participate in the Hawaiʻi Kai Mile. Sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Running Lab, the event is expected to have about 300 participants, according to a permit filed with the City and County of Honolulu. This fifth annual event is a race down Lunalilo Road that ends in front of Kaiser High School. Registration covers the race fee, finisher medal and post-race snacks. Details.
Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
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