Your Insider Guide to Megabon
Experience Osaka vibes at this this massive Japanese festival on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 3–9, 2026
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors, admire pastel paintings, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2026
Get away to the Fantasy Island-themed Hale ‘Aina Gala, admire sculptures made with canned food, cycle along the Kaiwi Coast and more.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Sept. 5–6.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2026
Watch a volleyball tourney, donate canned goods, learn about tribal heritage, see a swimwear fashion show and more.
Empty Cooler and Water Shoes: North Shore Pūpūkea to Kahuku Road Trip
We venture beyond Hale‘iwa to find farm-fresh eats, tide pools, food trucks and more on the North Shore’s less-traveled side.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 20–26, 2026
Watch fireworks at the waterpark, vote for your favorite bao, see a play about a little-known chapter in Hawaiian history and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 13–19, 2026
Watch South Shore sports, attend a concert under the stars, see a photography exhibit, laugh out loud at a comedy fest and more.
What’s New at the 2026 Made in Hawai‘i Festival
(Partner Content) Made in Hawai‘i Festival is coming up August 15–17.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 6–12, 2026
Marvel at woodworking craftsmanship, admire Micronesian art, explore a pop culture expo, get a free musubi and more.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
It’s time to celebrate the family-friendly winners of our annual readers’ choice awards, with a few editors’ picks to round them out. Discover the best brownies ever, local stores for keiki books, play spaces, golf activities, party rentals and more!
