A Fall Night at the Zoo for the Whole ʻOhana!
Saturday, October 24 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Honolulu Zoo Great Lawn
Get ready for Boos & Brews at the Honolulu Zoo! 🐻🎃
Join the Honolulu Zoo Society for Octo-BEAR-fest, a family-friendly fall celebration filled with local brews, live music, food, games, costumes, and Halloween fun — all while supporting wildlife conservation and Malayan sun bear conservation.
Bring the whole ʻohana and enjoy an evening at the Zoo with something for everyone!
No outside food or beverages allowed.
BOOS, BREWS & FAMILY FUN
🍺 LOCAL BREWS
Raise a glass to fall with four local Hawaiʻi breweries pouring at Octo-BEAR-fest!
- Aloha Beer Co.
- Waikīkī Brewing Company
- Beer Lab HI
- Honolulu BeerWorks
Sample local brews with the Adult Brew Ticket or purchase additional pours throughout the evening.
Brew experiences are available to guests 21+ with valid ID.
🎵 LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy live local music by The Matterhorns on the Great Lawn while you soak up the fall atmosphere.
🎃 TRUNK-OR-TREAT WITH THE VW CLUB OF HAWAIʻI
Get into the Halloween spirit with a Zoo twist on trick-or-treating!
Little ones can visit creatively decorated Volkswagen trunks, collect treats, and enjoy a fun and festive Trunk-or-Treat experience hosted by the VW Club of Hawaiʻi.
🎯 LAWN GAMES & FAMILY FUN
Challenge your ʻohana to lawn games and enjoy activities throughout the evening.
👻 COSTUME CONTESTS
Come dressed to impress! Show off your best Halloween look and join in the fun during our costume contests.
🐻 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Meet the conservation story behind the celebration.
Learn more about Malayan sun bears, one of the world’s smallest bear species, and discover how conservation efforts help protect these incredible animals and their habitats.
Your participation helps support the Honolulu Zoo Society and its commitment to wildlife conservation and connecting our community with the natural world.
FOOD, DRINKS & TREATS
Come hungry! Enjoy dinner, drinks, snacks, and treats from local favorites throughout the evening.
- Cosmic Tacos 808
- Poke Bowl Patrol
- Lion Coffee
- Jamba Hawaiʻi
- Service Systems Associates
From dinner to something sweet, there will be something for every member of the ʻohana.
TICKETS
ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION — $20
Enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, entertainment, games, conservation experiences, and all the fun of Octo-BEAR-fest.
ADULT BREW TICKET — $45
Includes event admission plus the Adult Brew experience featuring pours from four local Hawaiʻi breweries.
21+ with valid ID required.
KEIKI ADMISSION — $10
For children ages 2–12.
UNDER 2 — FREE
HONOLULU ZOO SOCIETY MEMBERS SAVE!
Honolulu Zoo Society members receive $5 off every ticket level.
That means members can enjoy:
- Adult Admission — $15
- Adult Brew Ticket — $40
- Keiki Admission — $5
Valid Honolulu Zoo Society membership required. Brew tickets are available to guests 21+ with valid ID.
COME FOR THE BOOS & BREWS. STAY FOR THE BEARS.
Celebrate fall with your ʻohana, discover local flavors, enjoy live music and family fun, and learn more about the wildlife we work to protect.
Every ticket helps support wildlife conservation and the Honolulu Zoo Society’s work to connect our community with animals and the natural world.
OCTO-BEAR-FEST: BOOS & BREWS
Saturday, October 24 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Honolulu Zoo Great Lawn
Gather your ʻohana. Grab your costume. Come celebrate a wild night at the Zoo!
