Trial of Fears returns to Honolulu with an outbreak theme and proceeds for women entrepreneurs

Oct 14, 2026

Honolulu's annual Trial of Fears haunted attraction is back at Ward Village with a lab-outbreak theme, and this year the profits go to local women starting businesses — good news for Halloween fans and for aspiring owners who need seed money.

  • The haunt has moved to a new, bigger Ward Village space across from Whole Foods, with street parking nearby.
  • This year's theme is a quarantine lab where visitors try to stop an outbreak before it spreads across Oahu.
  • Profits will fund local women entrepreneurs instead of one set charity; people can email a business idea to be considered.
  • Past years raised money for groups including CASA, Family Promise and Goodwill, with $10,000 given to CASA last year.
  • The run covers weekends through October plus select November dates, with more animatronics and hidden surprises than before.

Outlook: Organizers expect the biggest turnout yet, which would mean a larger payout to the women-owned businesses chosen this year.

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