Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 13–19, 2025
Celebrate Makahiki and Hawaiian culture, see a sensational show, watch a movie at Magic Island, go to a garden fest and more.
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O‘ahu’s Newest Brewery Was Built to Help Restore Lē‘ahi
At the edge of Downtown Honolulu, Lē‘ahi Brewing Co. makes beer with a mission.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
The hit festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Just in time for gifting season, 11 exciting new boutiques to check out.
How Cool! Explore HoMA’s New Breeze Block Exhibition Let Trade Winds Flow
Midcentury architecture fans—you won't want to miss Let Trade Winds Flow.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Japan’s New Wave of Eateries in Honolulu
Driven by craft and quirk, they’re expanding the boundaries of Japanese food in Honolulu.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2025
Snag dining deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, celebrate Makahiki, welcome the holiday season at Honolulu City Lights’ opening night and more.
Rep Local With The Hawaiian Standard’s Retro-Cool Banners and Flags
Adorn walls with your favorite neighborhoods, surf breaks and more with handmade pieces by The Hawaiian Standard.
Pursuits: Brian Bigornia Pours A Shot of Joy With Panday Coffee
A former nurse finds his true calling running his own Filipino-themed coffee cart.
An Instagram Baker Offered Free Birthday Cakes for Keiki Living on SNAP—and Hopes Other Businesses Will Follow
Georgi DeCosta’s offer means 12 kids around O‘ahu will celebrate with festive birthday bundt cakes.
Keep Country, Country
A proposed gondola lift, zip line and all-terrain vehicle tours at Mount Ka‘ala are behind a fight pitting the North Shore and neighboring communities against outside developers who want to expand visitor attractions.
