Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2025
Dive into local architecture, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, go on a boozy brunch shopping spree, join the Honolulu Pride festivities and more.
Photo: Courtesy of AIA Honolulu
CELEBRATION
AIA Honolulu’s Architecture Month
Events throughout October
AIA Honolulu is hosting a slew of architecture events, from a photography class to a career seminar to a hands-on youth architectural workshop.
Ticket prices TBA, various venues, aiahonolulu.org, @aiahonolulu
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Photo: Andrea Lee
FESTIVAL
Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy mooncakes and other traditional treats, feed the Chinese lions for good luck and join the lantern parade at this annual festival.
Free admission, Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N Beretania St., Chinatown, chinatown808.com, @chinatown808hi
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival
SHOPPING
Sip + Shop Goes Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.
Spend a day strolling, shopping and tasting different wine at participating boutiques and stores in the heart of Waikīkī. This event, organized by HONOLULU Magazine, is made for those who love to sip while they shop.
$50, International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, hnltix.com, @honolulumag
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CONCERT
Kolohe Kai: What Aloha Means
Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.
Don your aloha attire and groove with Island reggae musician Kolohe Kai, who embarks on his album release tour, along with special guest Protoje.
From $57, Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Waikīkī, blaisdellcenter.com, @kolohekaimusic
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
FESTIVAL
Honolulu Pride
Oct. 16–19
The state’s biggest celebration of gender and sexual identities returns with a concert, fabulous parties, a parade through Waikīkī and a drag brunch.
Ticket price varies by event, various venues, honolulupride.com, @honolulupride
SEE ALSO: Holo Holo Music Festival Comes to O‘ahu for the First Time
Photo: Courtesy of Mana Up
SHOPPING
The Mana Up Showcase
Oct. 26, livestream on YouTube 3 and 5 p.m., broadcast 7 p.m.
Check out the latest products from Mana Up’s 10th cohort of Hawai‘i entrepreneurs and shop them right at home. And don’t miss the in-person market at Bloomingdale’s on Nov. 6.
manauphawaii.com, @manauphawaii
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
