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.
Photo: Credit Mariah Standal
Kahuku Beach Cleanup
Monday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i and the Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation for their MLK Jr. Day of Service by removing marine debris on the North Shore. Afterwards, enjoy a pau hana celebration with live music, sustainability activities and giveaways, plus food and retail vendors.
Family-friendly, free, Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i Solutions Center at the Kahuku Sugar Mill, park at Kahuku High School, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., donate.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org, @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Parks & Recreation
Tour Foster Botanical Garden
Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
On pause since 2020, docent-led tours are back at this 14-acre oasis in downtown! Learn about the garden’s rich history and internationally renowned collection of plant life, wander lush pathways, admire the Bo Tree and check in on the ever-popular Corpse Flower. Reservations are recommended, but not required, by calling (808) 768-7135 or emailing hbg@honolulu.gov.
Family-friendly, tour included with garden admission ($5 visitors, $3 kama‘āina, $1 children ages 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under), 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., honolulubotanicalgardens.com, @honolulubotanicalgardens
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Photo: Courtesy of Polynesian Football Hall of Fame
Polynesian Bowl
Friday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m.
Witness 100 of the nation’s top-ranked junior and senior high school football players show off their skills right here in Hawai‘i. Legendary NFL coaches Gary Kubiak and Jim Caldwell will lead the two teams in this annual all-star game. You can also tune in live via the NFL Network.
Family-friendly, $25 general admission, $75 VIP field ticket, Kūnuiākea Stadium, Kamehameha Kapālama, 1887 Makuakane St., polynesianbowl.com, @polynesianbowl
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Photo: Courtesy of the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i
Music & Book Sale
Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Looking to grow your vinyl record collection? You’ll be wowed by the huge selection at this annual used media sale put on by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. Bring your patience to comb through more than 25,000 records, 25,000 CDs, 15,000 books, plus audio books, artwork, comics, cassette tapes and more. Proceeds benefit the state’s 51 public libraries.
Family-friendly, free admission, Washington Middle School, 1633 S. King St., friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org, @hawaiilibraryfriends
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Photo: Courtesy of Waikele Country Club
Karaoke Night at Waikele Country Club
Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Get your vocal cords ready for a sing-along with friends and family at this all-ages event. Dine on island favorites, such as chicken karaage, poke, teishoku sets and more while listening (and laughing) to your favorite tunes.
Family-friendly, no cover charge, dinner and drinks available for purchase, call (808) 676-1199 for table reservations, 94-200 Paioa Pl., Waipahu, golfwaikele.com, @golfwaikele
