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.

March 5, 2025

Laura Dornbush,

Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Festival Foundation

Honolulu Festival

Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9

Sunday, March 9, 4:30 p.m., Waikīkī Grand Parade

Sunday, March 9, 8:30 p.m., Nagaoka Fireworks Show

It’s a weekend that locals and visitors alike look forward to each year. Known for its spectacular fireworks over Waikīkī Beach, vibrant parade along Kalākaua Avenue, entertainment and activities, this expo showcases cultures from around the Pacific Rim. Learn to make sushi from the chef from Sushi Ginza Onodera, join Hawai‘i’s first bon dance of the year, shop the craft fair, catch a flick at the Japanese Film Festival, taste your way through the Sake and Food Fest and more. Check the full schedule of events here.

Family-friendly, free to view the fireworks and parade, $8 adult presale and $10 adult at-the-door admission to the cultural activities at Hawai‘i Convention Center, free for keiki under 18 years old, various locations, including Hawai‘i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center and Waikīkī Beach Walk, honolulufestival.com, @honfestival

Photo: Courtesy of Liliko‘i Project Hawai‘i

MakeHER’s Market

Friday, March 7, 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Celebrate International Women’s Day by supporting local female entrepreneurs at this sip-and-shop event. You’ll meet more than 30 small business owners, hear their unique stories, shop for gifts, art, clothing and treats, plus enjoy cocktails, too. The vendor lineup includes Clétte, Mohala Eyewear, Pakahi Baskets, Rice Blossoms HI, Ten Tomorrow and more.

$15 admission, plus beverage tickets, located at a private club in downtown Honolulu, address provided with ticket purchase, eventbrite.com, @lilikoiprojecthawaii

Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei Commons

Touch a Truck

Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get hands-on with more than 50 construction trucks, utility vehicles, fire engines, buses and more at this annual event. Keiki can push buttons, honk horns, grasp steering wheels, meet emergency responders and watch a Toyota truck show. Enjoy onsite food vendors, shop Kapolei Commons retailers and redeem your receipt for a complimentary toy truck, while supplies last.

Family-friendly, free, Kapolei Commons, 4450 Kapolei Pkwy., kapoleicommons.com, @kapoleicommons

Slo I Studio ceramic spoons, plate, vase

Photo: Courtesy Slo I Studio

Pottery Pop-Up

Saturday, March 8, noon to 5 p.m.

Scoop up gorgeous hand-built ceramic wares from Slo I Studio at potter Stacie Krajchir-Tom’s pop-up event at Olive Boutique.

43 Kihapai St., Kailua, oliveandoliverhawaii.com, @olive_boutique

Photo: Courtesy of Downtown Art Center

Watercolor Art Show

On view through Saturday, March 29, Tuesdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admire 77 stunning works by 58 Hawai‘i Watercolor Society member artists. You’ll be in awe of the impressive range of pieces, from landscapes and botanicals to figures and abstracts. Stop by the First Friday Opening Reception on March 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. to meet some of the artists and celebrate the exhibition.

Free, Downtown Art Center, Second Floor, 1041 Nu‘uanu Ave., hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org, @hawaiiwatercolorsociety

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Photo: Courtesy of La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls

La Pietra’s Tech & Family Fun Fair

Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Everyone (not just girls) is invited to explore cutting-edge technologies at this second annual community event. Experience the thrill of virtual reality, test your skills on flight and racing simulators and jump into esports play. There will also be plenty of low-tech activities, such as a rock-paper-scissors tournament, pony rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, magic show, craft fair and live entertainment.

Family-friendly, free admission, scrip for purchase, La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls, 2933 Poni Moi Road, lapietra.edu, @lapietraschool