Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 11–17, 2026

Photo: Courtesy of POP Fishing

POP Fishing, Marine and Seafood Expo

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This Saturday, Pier 38 transforms into a bustling block party where you can stock up on discounted fishing gear and connect with industry experts. In addition to shopping, visit educational booths to learn about ocean safety, watch gear demos, listen to live music, including a performance by Sean Na‘auao, and of course, snack on delicious seafood eats. Keiki can also learn how to cast a line, join the ice dig to win cool prizes and play mini games.

Family-friendly, free admission, Pier 38, 1133 N. Nimitz Highway, Kalihi-Pālama, honolulumag.com, @popfishingandmarine

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Photo: Courtesy of King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

King Kamehameha Day Celebrations

Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m., Tribute

Friday, June 12, 2:30 p.m., Lei Draping Ceremony

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m., Floral Parade

Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ho‘olaule‘a

King Kamehameha Day falls on Thursday, June 11, this year, and the festivities continue into the weekend. Watch Hawaiian cultural protocols and pageantry at the King Kamehameha statute at Ali‘iōlani Hale on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, take in the procession of floral floats, marching bands and pā‘ū riders as they parade from ‘Iolani Palace to Kapi‘olani Park. Finally, enjoy the ho‘olaule‘a at Kapi‘olani Park with Hawaiian cultural activities, hula, live entertainment and games.

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

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Photo: Courtesy of the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Book Sale

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (50% off)

Sunday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Everything $0.50)

This big, beloved book sale is back for its 77th year, with proceeds supporting the state’s public libraries. Browse more than 125,000 used books in every genre imaginable, plus CDs, DVDs, comics, manga and more. Heads-up: the nonprofit’s Village Books & Music location at Ward Centre closed at the end of May but will reopen in July at 610 Ward Ave. (the building with the President Obama mural).

Family-friendly, Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., former Roger Dunn/Famous Footwear space, Kaka‘ako, friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org, @hawaiilibraryfriends

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Photo: Courtesy of the Pan-Pacific Festival

Pan-Pacific Festival

Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14

Dive into 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: Erik Kabik

Hale‘iwa Arts Festival

Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Head to the North Shore for a day of visual arts, dance, music, food and keiki activities at this beachfront gathering. Check out the newest works from an impressive line-up of 100 artists, designers, printmakers and photographers, including Mark Cunningham, Sergio Garzon, Kris Goto and Nick Kuchar.

Family-friendly, free, Hale‘iwa Beach Park, 62-449 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, haleiwaartfestival.org, @haleiwaartsfestival

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