Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 27–April 2, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs

Prince Kūhiō Parade

Saturday, March 29, 5 p.m.

Celebrate the birthday of the People’s Prince by cheering on colorful floats, trolleys, marching bands and equestrian groups as they march through Kapolei. The parade ends at Ka Makana Ali‘i’s center stage with a free concert, food and crafts vendors.

Family-friendly, free, route along Kapolei Pkwy. from Kapolei Hale to Ka Makana Ali‘i, aohcc.org, @hawaiiancivicclubs

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Image: Courtesy of Maui Public Arts Corps

Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā Film Festival

Thursday, March 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For the first time, this annual Maui-based film showcase is making its way to O‘ahu. See five animated shorts that celebrate Lāhainā’s rich history, culture and sense of place. Each piece is inspired by talk-story excerpts from Lāhainā residents, highlighting personal memories and historical narratives that have been passed down through generations. You’ll also be able to engage with the filmmakers and storytellers during a live Q&A session.

RSVP

Free, Waiwai Collective, 1110 University Ave., mauipublicart.org, @mauipublicart

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Photo: Courtesy of Pacific Expos

FoodieCon & Spring Expo

Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come hungry and taste your way through more than 200 booths selling everything from treats and snacks to noodles and skewers. All food vendors will offer a $7 plate option, meaning you can try a few without breaking the bank.

Family-friendly, $6 general admission, $4 senior and military admission, free for keiki 12 and under, Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii

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Photos: Courtesy of Susanna Moore

Book Reading and Signing with Susanna Moore

Saturday, March 29, 2 to 4 p.m.

Jump on this rare chance to meet author Susanna Moore as she returns home to Hawai‘i for this special event. Hear passages from her memoir and other recent works, including The Lost Wife—a novel praised in HONOLULU Magazine’s inaugural HONOLULU Book Awards—listen to a talk-story session and get copies of the books signed.

RSVP

Free, Da Shop: Books + Curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., dashophnl.com, @dashophnl

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Mayor’s Town Hall Meetings

Thursday, March 27, through Thursday, June 5

It’s your chance to be heard! Mayor Rick Blangiardi is making his rounds to neighborhoods across O‘ahu to meet you face-to-face and find out what matters to you most. The town hall meetings kick off in Nānākuli and continue at six more locations through June 5:

• Thursday, March 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Kalaniana‘ole Beach Park, Nānākuli
• Thursday, April 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Historic Hale‘iwa Gym
• Thursday, April 24, 7 to 9 p.m., Mililani High School, Mililani
• Thursday, May 1, 7 to 9 p.m., Kahuku High School, Kahuku
• Thursday, May 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Castle High School, Kāne‘ohe
• Thursday, May 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Radford High School, Salt Lake
• Thursday, June 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Kalani High School, East O‘ahu

Free, www8.honolulu.gov, @mayorrickhnl