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.
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St. Patrick’s Day on O‘ahu: Where to Find Corned Beef and Other Specials
The day of green is Monday, March 17, but lots of specials will span the whole weekend.
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.
Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
Your guide to cookies, cakes, pies and more for Monday, March 3.
What’s Open and Closed on Presidents’ Day in Honolulu
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Valentine’s Day Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Newly updated with 100 special Valentine’s Day menus from eateries around O‘ahu.
How to Celebrate Lunar or Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i
Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.
Lunar New Year Sweets and Specials Around O‘ahu
Where to find gau, jai, limited-edition treats and special dinners to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
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.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for New Year’s Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Here’s Where You Can Get a Lucky Fukubukuro Bag on O‘ahu
To celebrate the New Year, retailers will be selling mystery grab bags at deeply discounted prices.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Parties, Fireworks and More Events
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! Ring in 2025 with parties, ball drops, fireworks and all the festive flair.
Where to See Neighborhood Christmas Lights on O‘ahu
Take a photo trip down Christmas Lane in Mililani and Waipahu.
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.
Frolic Foodie Advent Calendar: Local Kine Gifts for 25 Days of Giving
We wrap up our list of 25 ‘ono gifts with Kona coffee sake, a drool-inducing ornament and finally, chantilly in a jar.
HONOLULU Magazine Team’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Crowd-pleasers under $100 from some of our favorite local businesses.
At Big Island Candies, It’s Holiday Gift-Giving Done (B)right!
Shop these seasonal gifts and goodies for the holidays!
Beyond Immersive Displays and Photo Ops: What to Eat at ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Christmas truffles, charcuterie, macarons and holiday drinks to fuel you through the displays.
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.
Christmas Pop-Up Bars to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Six places around town to get your holiday cheer on.
Great Holiday Gift Ideas From Locals You Know
We tapped well-known locals, from artists and chefs to influencers and news anchors, for what’s on their gifting and wish lists.
Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping at Ward Village
Plus, experience the magic of the season in one vibrant neighborhood.
