Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 27–April 2, 2025
Celebrate Prince Kūhiō’s birthday, watch films about Lāhainā, sample ‘ono food, attend an author talk and more.
Author: Laura Dornbush
Your Insider Guide to Keiki Street Festival
The Kaka‘ako ‘ohana-friendly block party on Saturday, March 29, celebrates all things keiki. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this family outing.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 20–26, 2025
Ciao down on pasta, join a beach cleanup, meet the best big wave surfers, see a westside fireworks show and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 13–19, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, see a total lunar eclipse, watch a classic storybook musical, swim at an adults-only party and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 6–12, 2025
See a fireworks spectacular, celebrate International Women’s Day, climb aboard big trucks, play with new technologies and more.
Your Insider Guide to Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tour Hawai‘i’s iconic voyaging canoe, learn about wayfinding, party at a star-studded gala and more from March 8–14.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 27–March 5, 2025
Party in Waipahu town, see a rock opera, celebrate all things sustainable, step right up to the circus and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 20–26, 2025
Sip cocktails at a shopping pop-up, visit a written word art exhibition, search for secondhand finds and more.
8 Amazing Things to Do With Kids
Make childhood even more magical for your keiki with these bucket list experiences on O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 13–19, 2025
Witness a turtle release, relax at a reggae festival, compete in the Great Aloha Run, shop sustainably for Valentine’s Day and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Hawai‘i Triennial
Admire 100+ artworks themed around Aloha Nō at venues across the state from Feb. 15 to May 4, 2025.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 6–12, 2025
Sail on a Hawaiian canoe, celebrate Black History Month, adopt a cute canine, see a local play and more.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Punahou Carnival
Find out what to eat, buy, see and play at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 30–Feb. 5, 2025
Watch the world’s best surfers take on North Shore waves, celebrate Makahiki, print a Valentine’s Day card, catch a Beethoven concert and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 23–29, 2025
Taste 100+ beers and ciders, watch a new weekly hula show, a patriotic play and a dance show about DNA and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Watch lion dances, eat jai, play in the keiki bounce zone and more at this all-day block party celebrating Chinese New Year on Jan. 25.
Ring in the Year of the Snake With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2025 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 16–22, 2025
Help clean up Kahuku Beach, (re)discover a lush garden, watch an all-star football game, shop for vinyl records and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 9–15, 2025
Ring in the Year of the Snake, watch golf pros tee off, pau hana at a museum, spot humpback whales and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 2–8, 2025
Bring on good luck for the new year, watch a film retrospective, visit an art gallery pop-up, laugh at an improv show and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 26, 2024–Jan. 1, 2025
Meet the Warrior volleyball team, see a rising superstar, volunteer at a garden workday, watch mesmerizing magic and more.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Parties, Fireworks and More Events
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! Ring in 2025 with parties, ball drops, fireworks and all the festive flair.
Your Guide to the Perfect Christmas Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 19–25, 2024
Attend the zoo holiday party, view manga at the museum, go forest bathing, watch college hoops and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 12–18, 2024
Festival of Lights Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. It’s everything you love about a holiday parade—but on water. Watch boats sparkle and…
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 5–11, 2024
See a Vegas-style show, run a marathon, dress up in cosplay, print your own holiday cards and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 28–Dec. 4, 2024
Attend a free holiday concert, join a turkey trot, shop local small businesses, kick off seasonal festivities and more.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Get festive with a block party, electric light parade, holiday concert, larger-than-life decorations and keiki train rides.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 21–27, 2024
Feed your fascination of sharks, donate used clothes for a good cause, see a surf art show, stir up businesses in Chinatown and more.
Your Insider Guide to ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Step into a 32,000-square-foot winter wonderland at the Hawai‘i Convention Center this holiday season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 14–20, 2024
Get your fill of kim chee, brunch with a classical pianist, tour a stealth fighter jet, party in ‘A‘ala Park and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 7–13, 2024
Honor veterans, cheer on a golf tournament, sample ‘ono snacks, listen to new local literature and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 31–Nov. 6, 2024
Watch an all-women concert, see a film by a local family, celebrate the Hawaiian harvest season and play at a children’s fair.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Hop on a hayride, pick your own produce, dive into a pumpkin patch and celebrate the season at bustling block parties.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Pride Weekend 2024
We’ve got the must-know details about the parade, festival and all the vibrant events happening Oct. 17–20.
7 Things to Do for Fall Break
Keep your keiki busy with these engaging activities while school is out Oct. 7–11, 2024.
Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
Eat mooncakes, make lanterns, watch lion dances and spend time with family under the full moon at this celestial celebration in Chinatown.
Your Insider Guide to Megabon 2024
Eat, drink and play your way around O‘ahu’s newest bon dance—and don’t miss the drone show.
Your Insider Guide to the 42nd Okinawan Festival
Find out what to do, eat and buy at this annual festival celebrating Uchinanchu culture on Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2024
From a bakery for keiki treats to party entertainment, cat café to luxe picnics, we pulled together the top places to play, shop, eat, learn and more for the whole ‘ohana.
Save the Date for Family Events This Fall
A dozen family-friendly happenings through October for you and the ‘ohana to look forward to.
4 Family-Friendly Staycations
Plan a visit to these kid-friendly resorts on O‘ahu with fall kama‘āina deals.
Your Insider Guide to the 20th Annual Korean Festival
Fanchant to K-pop idols, meet a Korean film star, eat bibimbap and bulgogi, enjoy authentic activities and more.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled With Cheese
We’re reposting this classic because grilled blooms are back at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 4.
We Tried It: Hawai‘i Polo Club in Waialua
Watch the competition, admire the horses, and take in oceanfront views—it’s polo season in Hawai‘i!
7 Things to Do for Father’s Day 2024
Take Dad to jam to ’70s music, admire cool cars, indulge in barbecue eats, go fishing and more ways to spend Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16.
Your Insider Guide to the Ko Olina Children’s Festival
Everything you need to know about this beachfront bash on Saturday, May 11.
9 Things to Do for Mother’s Day 2024
Make lei po‘o, shop local fashion and jewelry, laugh at a comedy show, take family photos, sip something bubbly and more.
7 Things to Do During Spring Break on O‘ahu
Keep your keiki busy with these camps and adventures across the island.
7 Kaua‘i Staycation Deals for Kama‘āina
Island hop to the Garden Isle and save on your hotel stay.
We Tried It: Ke‘alohi Surf’s LED Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour
Nightlife never looked so bright on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
