Fall in Hawaiʻi brings trade winds, lively cultural festivals, and seasonal island traditions with a tropical twist. Staying at Waikiki Resort Hotel puts you just steps from iconic parades and a short drive from Oʻahu’s best autumn celebrations.
Hawai‘i Children & Youth Day
Kick off the month with an energetic, family-friendly event celebrating the island's keiki.
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When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Where: Frank F. Fasi Civic Center & Punchbowl Street, Downtown Honolulu
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Highlights: Interactive community booths, live entertainment stages, inflatables, food vendors, and special cosplayer appearances.
OnoFest & Fall Expo
- Dates & Times: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM & Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Honolulu
Formerly known as the Food & New Product Show, this culinary and artisan expo features over 200 exhibitors, live entertainment, plant sales, and a Pop-Up Marketplace showcasing local jewelry and handcrafted goods. A highlight of this year's event is the new "First Bite Concept," where food and beverage vendors debut brand-new menu items priced at $6 or less so attendees can sample and give feedback. Visitors can also enjoy hourly prize giveaways and food samplings throughout the weekend. General admission is $6.50, tickets for seniors (60+) and military are $5.50, and children 12 and under enter free with an accompanying adult.
WWE Hawaii Live Tour
- Dates & Times: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
- Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu
High-energy action and sports entertainment return to Honolulu with the WWE Hawaii Live Tour at the Blaisdell Arena. Fans can experience the thrill of live professional wrestling as top WWE Superstars take to the ring for an action-packed Friday night event just minutes from Waikīkī.
Honolulu Pride 2026
Celebrate love, diversity, and community with four days of festivities culminating in the iconic parade right down Kalākaua Avenue—just one block from our lobby.
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Oct 14: Kick-Off Pau Hana at International Market Place
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Oct 15: Hawai‘i Theatre Pride Concert headlined by bounce icon Big Freedia
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Oct 16: Official Pride Opening Party at Scarlet Honolulu
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Oct 17: Pride Parade along Kalākaua Avenue (Magic Island to Waikīkī Shell), followed by the Pride Festival at Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell and the official afterparty at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand.
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Tropical Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals
Experience autumn traditions surrounded by ocean breezes, sunflower fields, and local food.
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Waimānalo Country Farms Fall Harvest Festival (Sept 26 – Nov 11): Visit the windward side for fresh-squeezed lemonade, warm cornbread, pumpkin picking, and scenic photo paths through blooming sunflowers.
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Aloun Farms 24th Annual Pumpkin Patch (Oct 17–18 & Oct 24–25): Head out to their new Kunia location (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for tractor rides, local produce stands, and pumpkin picking on the farm.
46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF46)
Film lovers can immerse themselves in groundbreaking cinematic storytelling from across Asia, the Pacific, and Hawaiʻi.
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When: October 21 – November 5, 2026
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Where: Various Oʻahu venues, including the historic Hawai‘i Theatre Center
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Highlights: Featuring 84 feature films, industry panels, the World Premiere of THE NAVIGATOR, and the Hawaiʻi Premiere of Sung Kang’s DRIFTER.
Halloween events around Oahu
For complete schedules, costume contest details, and center-wide trick-or-treating highlights across the island, read our full guide on What to Do for Halloween in Hawaiʻi!
Make Waikiki Resort Hotel Your Island Base Camp
After a day of film screenings, parade celebrations, or farm tours, retreat to your ocean-view balcony just steps from Waikīkī Beach. Book direct with us to unlock Free Daily Breakfast for two at ʻIlima Café, exclusive rate savings, and 5% cashback on your stay.