Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 4–10, 2026

Photo: Courtesy of Sea Life Park Hawai‘i

World Oceans Day at Sea Life Park Hawai‘i

Sunday, June 7, 8 to 10 a.m. Beach Cleanup, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park Festivities

Celebrate World Oceans Day with a community beach cleanup at Baby Makapu‘u Beach lead by 808 Cleanups. Then enter Sea Life Park for special activities, including face painting, a photo booth and hula performances, in addition to the regular marine animal exhibits. Take advantage of the BOGO offer: receive one free keiki admission (ages 4–12) for each paid adult ticket.

Family-friendly, free to attend the beach cleanup, $24.99 kama‘āina adult online advance purchase, $19.99 kama‘āina child online advance purchase, free for keiki 3 and under, 41-202 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimānalo, sealifeparkhawaii.com, @sealifepark

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Photo: Courtesy of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring the whole family to the launch celebration for the annual public libraries’ program with hands-on activities and free Asatos frozen treats. During this year’s two-month reading challenge, you can expect crave-worthy prizes, virtual badges, lucky drawings, weekly activities and, of course, an exciting grand prize that both keiki and adults can get excited about: four round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The program runs now through July 31.

REGISTER

Family-friendly, free, kick-off event at the Hawai‘i State Library, 478 S King St., Downtown, librarieshawaii.org, @hsplshigov

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Photo: Howard Wolff Photography

Wildest Show at the Zoo

Wednesday, June 10, 5 p.m.

The first in a series of six outdoor concerts kick off this week with Robi Kahakalau and Friends. Before the show, enjoy keiki crafts, educational exhibits and trivia games. Bring beach chairs or blankets and lounge on the lawn while munching on picnic fare, available for purchase.

BUY TICKETS

Family-friendly, $15 adult admission, $5 keiki admission, Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo

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Hawai‘i Outdoors Expo

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adventure enthusiasts can explore the latest biking, boarding, camping and hunting gear, view unique off-road 4×4 vehicles and watercraft, plus shop for sporting goods. New this year, don’t miss the bully dog show, wrestling matches and go kart track.

Family-friendly, $10 general admission, free for military with ID, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii

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Photo: Courtesy of HIFF

Prince Waikīkī Summer Flix

Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m.

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival is headed outdoors for a series of screenings under the stars this summer. Watch nostalgic Hollywood gems, award-winning Hawai‘i films and family-friendly classics every Wednesday. This week, see Send Help, an R-rated survival thriller. While attendance is completely free, you can also enjoy food and specials from Hinana Bar as well as discounted validated parking with a purchase.

Free, Prince Waikīkī Muliwai Deck, 100 Holomoana St., Waikīkī, hiff.org, @hiffhawaii

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Photo: Kevin J. Miyazaki

Dining with Dad, ‘Ohana Style

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Coached by celebrity chef Sheldon Simeon, kid-and-dad duos will learn to make deluxe mac and cheese filled with bold local flavors and a broccoli banchan so ‘ono, kids will want to eat their veggies. Includes an autographed copy of Simeon’s new cookbook ‘Ohana Style.

Macy’s Ala Moana 4th floor demo kitchen, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, $116, cookspacehi.com, @cookspacehawaii

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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush