Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
Events & Festivals
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 Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Here’s your chance to eat pasta, drink European wine and admire fancy Lamborghinis at this year’s Festa Italiana.
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.
Celebrate the Irish in You at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Check out the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, learn to jig at an Irish dance and make leprechaun traps at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center.
‘Ōpio Fest is HIFF’s New Signature Spring Showcase—and Tickets Are On Sale Now
The Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s annual spring event combines with its recently launched student festival to showcase the best of what’s next.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025
Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
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. 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.
120,000 Malasadas and Other Fast Facts About Punahou Carnival Food
Heating up this classic behind-the-scenes post because this year’s carnival is today and tomorrow, Feb. 7 and 8.
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.
What to Expect for the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Event Series Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Starting this March, we’re celebrating the very best in our culinary landscape with experiences to sip and savor.
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. 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.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2024
Check out a collection of Hawai‘i Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial and keep holiday cheer alive by volunteering at the Kaimukī Christmas Parade and the Honolulu Zoo.
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.
