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.
Photo: Jonathan You
BrunchFest
Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10:30 a.m. early entry for VIP)
Breakfast lovers unite for the brunchiest event of the year, with everything from eggs and waffles to mimosas and bloody marys, all unlimited.
From $75, Ho‘okupu Center, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite F, hnltix.com, @honolulumag, @frolichawaii
Photo: Credit Travis Okimoto, Courtesy of Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana
VIP Experience: Friday, March 21, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Street Festival: Saturday, March 22, 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Pasta and pizza lovers, rejoice, because this foodie-favorite Kaka‘ako street festival is back. On Friday, indulge in tastes from top tier Italian chefs and restaurants among Ferraris and Lamborghinis in the luxury car showroom at Velocity Honolulu. Then on Saturday, bring the whole family down to Mother Waldon Park to enjoy food vendors, Italian street performers and an Italian-inspired film showcase.
$175–$215 VIP event ticket (21+), free admission to the street festival, festaitalianahawaii.com, @festaitaliana
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Photo: Courtesy of Waikīkī Aquarium
Waikīkī Aquarium’s Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. to noon
In honor of the aquarium’s 121st birthday, join the crew to remove trash and debris from Kapi‘olani Park and the adjacent shoreline. After the hard work, you’ll be rewarded with celebratory snacks and educational games. Other festivities include a hands-on hermit crab interaction on March 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and a coral reef fish class every Monday through May 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Family-friendly, free, Waikīkī Aquarium, 2777 Kalākaua Ave., waikikiaquarium.org, @waikikiaquarium
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Photo: Courtesy of Rip Curl
Eddie Went – Meet & Greet with Big Wave Pro Surfers
Saturday, March 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Here’s your chance to talk story with the icons of big wave surfing, learn tips from the pros, take selfies together, get autographs and receive a complimentary poster to take home, while supplies last. You’ll meet the invitees and alternates from the 2024–2025 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, including winner Landon McNamara, Chad Keaulana, Billy Kemper, Ha‘a Aikau, Emily Erickson and more.
Family-friendly, free, Pearlridge Center, Mauka Center Court, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., ‘Aiea, tcsurf.com, @tcsurfshop
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Photo: Courtesy of Wai‘anae Coast Community Foundation
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Festival
Saturday, March 22, 3 to 9 p.m.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s People’s Prince with a birthday bash at the westside beach park named in his honor. Enjoy an opening ceremony with the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, entertainment by Pohaku, hula performances, keiki bounce houses, craft vendors, food booths and a fireworks show at 8:45 p.m.
Family-friendly, free, Kalaniana‘ole Beach Park, 89-598 Farrington Hwy., Nānākuli, @wccfcommunityfoundation
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Photos: Courtesy of Bayview Golf Park
Bayview Night Market
Tuesdays, 4 to 8 p.m., starting March 25
There’s a new spot to gather and grind on the windward side. Meet your friends and family for a game of golf or mini putt, then stick around to shop local makers, sip on happy hour cocktails from Jolene’s by the Bay, grab dinner from street food vendors and listen to live music.
Family-friendly, free admission, Bayview Golf Park, 45-285 Kāne‘ohe Bay Dr., Kāne‘ohe, @bayviewnightmarket
