# Free things to do with kids in Honolulu this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Honolulu this week: we found 14 free outings, including Halloween Parade Fun (Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library), Halloween Trick-or-Treat (Waiʻanae Library) and Halloween Sing-Along (Hawaiʻi State Library), plus five library programs. Nine free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And one place never charges admission, like Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 14 free outings this week; 9 free days and events coming up; 1 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Halloween Night Market** at Wai Kai, ʻEwa Beach. When: Fri Oct 30. Price: Free entry. Official page: https://waikai.com/events/halloween-night-market (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Ala-Ween Spooktacular** at Ala Moana Center, Ala Moana. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.alamoanacenter.com/en/events/51205/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Pāʻina** at SALT at Our Kakaʻako, Kakaʻako. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://saltatkakaako.com/event/pumpkin-pa%CA%BBina-3/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Royal Hawaiian Center Tree Lighting** at Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. When: Wed Nov 25, 2026. Time: 5–7:30 p.m. Price: Free. A storybook holiday show leads to Aloha Santa lighting the 34-foot tree, then keiki hula and free photos with Aloha Santa (one print per family; line may close before 7 p.m.). Official page: https://www.royalhawaiiancenter.com/events/holiday-kickoff-show-aloha-santa-arrival-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Free photos with Santa at Royal Hawaiian Center** at Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove, 2201 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, Nov 25 – Dec 19, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30pm; holiday show at 5pm. Price: Free. Santa sits in the Royal Grove in Waikīkī two nights a week, with a holiday show first and peppermint cookies from Honolulu Cookie Company for the kids. Official page: https://www.royalhawaiiancenter.com/events/weekly-holiday-performance-and-photos-with-santa-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kapolei City Lights** at Kapolei Hale, 1000 Uluohia St., Kapolei, HI 96707. When: Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Evenings. Price: Free. A 50-foot tree outside Kapolei Hale and community-decorated trees inside, with a paniolo theme this year. Bring a picnic mat for the courtyard entertainment. Official page: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/kapolei-city-lights/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Honolulu City Lights Opening Night** at Honolulu Hale, Downtown Honolulu. When: Sat Dec 5. Price: Free. Official page: https://hnlcitylights.com/events-and-activities/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Honolulu City Lights** at Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds, Honolulu Hale, Honolulu, HI. When: Dec 5–31, 2026. Time: Daily 8am–10pm. Price: Free. Opening night on Dec 5 has the tree lighting at 6pm and the Electric Light Parade on King Street. Free parking in the Frank F. Fasi Municipal lot off Beretania Street. Official page: https://www.honolulucitylights.org/faq (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Free Santa photos at Honolulu City Lights** at Mission Memorial Auditorium, Mission Memorial Auditorium, Honolulu Civic Center, Honolulu, HI. When: Dec 5, 2026. Time: 7–9pm. Price: Free. Part of Opening Night, after Santa arrives with the Electric Light Parade. Official page: https://hnlcitylights.com/events-and-activities/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Baby Storytime (Kapolei Library)** at Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., Kapolei, HI 96707. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. A 20-minute lap-sit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 23 months, followed by play time. Bring a blanket to sit on. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/baby-storytime-3-4-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Keiki Storytime (Nānākuli Library)** at Nānākuli Public Library, 89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI 96792. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. The weekly storytime with books, songs and dancing, ending with a make-and-take craft. Made for kids up to 5 with a grown-up. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/storytime-nanakuli-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Parade Fun (Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library)** at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Public Library, 400 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 2:30–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Come in costume for an after-school costume parade, crafts and a treat. The library pitches it for preschool through middle school. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-parade-fun/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Trick-or-Treat (Waiʻanae Library)** at Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI 96792. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. The library’s keiki Halloween party, with trick-or-treating, crafts and dancing. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-for-kids/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Keiki Storytime (Waialua Library)** at Waialua Public Library, 67-068 Kealohanui St., Waialua, HI 96791. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A Saturday storytime with a few simple stories and a craft, for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/story-time-08-08-2026-2/2026-10-31/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Children’s Storytime (Hawaiʻi State Library)** at Hawaiʻi State Library, 478 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Stories, rhymes, songs and crafts every Saturday downtown. Best for ages 2 to 5, and kids need a grown-up with them. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/childrens-storytime-8-2/2026-10-31/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Sing-Along (Hawaiʻi State Library)** at Hawaiʻi State Library, 478 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Come in costume and sing along to Disney hits performed by volunteers from the Sing for Your Life group. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-sing-along-2/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Kaimukī Library)** at Kaimukī Public Library, 1041 Koko Head Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Sunday-morning stories, rhymes, songs and bubbles, with time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3 to 5. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/family-storytime-2/2026-11-01/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Night Market at Wai Kai** at Wai Kai, Parking Lot D, 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., Ewa Beach, HI 96706. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 5–10pm. Price: Free entry. Ages: 0–99. More than 100 food and craft vendors, live music, haunted pop-ups and costume contests, plus keiki-safe trick-or-treating. Official page: https://waikai.com/events/halloween-night-market (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Ala-Ween Spooktacular at Ala Moana Center** at Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Trick-or-treat at more than 100 stores and restaurants, dance at the party and take home a free balloon creation. Watch for the scavenger hunt too. Official page: https://www.alamoanacenter.com/en/events/51205/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mall-Wide Trick-or-Treating at Kāhala Mall** at Kāhala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4:30–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Store-to-store trick-or-treating across the mall, with a DJ playing in Center Court. Official page: https://www.kahalamallcenter.com/events/2026-mall-wide-halloween-trick-or-treating/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick-or-Treat at Kapolei Marketplace** at Kapolei Marketplace, 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI 96707. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free for kids 12 and under. Ages: 0–12. Participating stores hand out treats to keiki 12 and under while supplies last. Official page: https://www.shopkapolei.com/events-1/2026/10/31/bring-keiki-to-kapolei-marketplace-for-a-spooktacular-amp-safe-trick-or-treat-experience (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Windward Mall Trick-or-Treating** at Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI 96744. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Go store to store indoors instead of door to door. Only kids 12 and under may wear masks. Official page: https://www.windwardmall.com/events/windward-mall-trick-or-treating/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Pāʻina at SALT at Our Kakaʻako** at SALT at Our Kakaʻako, The Barn, 691 Auahi St., Honolulu, HI. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. One Love Ministries brings pumpkin painting, face painting, carnival games and a petting zoo. Kids 12 and under get a free tote bag while supplies last. Official page: https://saltatkakaako.com/event/pumpkin-pa%CA%BBina-3/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Always free

- **Hawaiʻi State Public Library System**, All over Oʻahu. Free weekly storytimes at branches across the island, including baby storytime at the downtown State Library. Official page: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/events/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free library storytimes

- **Hawaiʻi State Public Library System**: Storytimes most weekday and weekend mornings. Free storytimes at branches across Oʻahu, including Saturday storytime at the downtown State Library. Calendar: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/events/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Honolulu this weekend?
This week we found 14 free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween Parade Fun (Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library), Halloween Trick-or-Treat (Waiʻanae Library), Halloween Sing-Along (Hawaiʻi State Library) and Halloween Night Market at Wai Kai. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/honolulu/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Honolulu?
Halloween Night Market: Fri Oct 30. Ala-Ween Spooktacular: Sat Oct 31. Pumpkin Pāʻina: Sat Oct 31. Honolulu City Lights Opening Night: Sat Dec 5. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/honolulu/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Honolulu?
Royal Hawaiian Center Tree Lighting, Free photos with Santa at Royal Hawaiian Center, Kapolei City Lights, Honolulu City Lights and Free Santa photos at Honolulu City Lights are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/honolulu/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Honolulu?
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Honolulu?
Yes: Kapolei Public Library Keiki Storytime. See all of them on [indoor play places in Honolulu](https://littlesweekly.com/honolulu/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Honolulu?
Yes. Hawaiʻi State Public Library System runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).