Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 12–18, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of the Pan-Pacific Festival

Pan-Pacific Festival

Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15

Experience diverse cultures through music, dance and food at this citywide celebration. See performances ranging from taiko to hula at Ala Moana Center, International Market Place and the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound throughout the weekend, attend the ho‘olaule‘a and bon dance in the streets of Waikīkī on Friday night and watch the grand finale parade along Kalākaua Ave. on Sunday at 5 p.m.

Family-friendly, free, various locations from Ala Moana to Waikīkī, panpacificfestival.org, @panpacificfestival

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Photo: Courtesy of King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

King Kamehameha Day Celebrations

Friday, June 13, 2:30 p.m., Lei Draping Ceremony

Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m., Floral Parade

Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ho‘olaule‘a

While King Kamehameha Day falls on Wednesday, June 11, this year, the festivities continue into the weekend. Watch Hawaiian cultural protocols and pageantry as handmade lei are draped on the King Kamehameha statute at Ali‘iōlani Hale on Friday. Then on Saturday, cheer on the procession of floral floats, marching bands and pā‘ū riders as they parade down King St. from downtown to Waikīkī. Finally, enjoy the ho‘olaule‘a at Kapi‘olani Park with Hawaiian cultural activities, hula, live entertainment, games and workshops.

Family-friendly, free, sfca.hawaii.gov, @kingkamehamehacelebration

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Hawai‘i Outdoors Expo

Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Father’s Day surrounded by the things dads love most at this adventure enthusiasts’ show. Explore the latest biking, boarding, camping and hunting equipment, view unique off-road 4×4 vehicles and watercraft, plus shop for sporting goods and even aerial drones. Keiki will enjoy a petting zoo, face painting and interactive games too.

Family-friendly, $8 general admission, free for military and first responders, free for fathers accompanied by their children on Father’s Day, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii

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Photo: Courtesy of Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu

Ikebana Floral Art Exhibition

Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admire more than 30 arrangements of this graceful art form by members of the local Ikenobo chapter along with representatives from Kyoto, Japan. Dating back 555 years, Ikebana is the floral art of Japan, originating from offertory flowers set before Buddha. If you feel inspired to learn yourself, sign up for classes offered by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu.

Free, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., 2nd Floor Garden Lānai, ikenobohonolulu.org

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Photo: Credit Keri Nakahashi, Courtesy of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Dog Days of Summer

Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Find a new furry friend to bring home with you at this trendy poolside pet party and adoption event. Meet and greet rescue canines from the Fur-Angel Foundation and K9 Kōkua, book a photoshoot for your photogenic pet, shop unique pet products, complete the scavenger hunt and enter to win prizes and giveaways.

Family- and dog-friendly (leashed), free, The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 412 Lewers St., Waikīkī, surfjack.com, @thesurfjack

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