Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 24–30, 2026
Discover Korean traditions, see a floral parade, bike around the island, hike in the moonlight and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
Celebrate Korean Culture at HoMA
Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, Intimate Korea Film Showcase
Friday, Sept. 25, 5 to 9 p.m., HoMA Nights: Chuseok
Saturday, Sept. 26, 4:30 p.m., Aloha & Arirang: A Cinematic Concert
Experience Korean art, food, music and film this weekend at Honolulu Museum of Art in honor of Chuseok, Korea’s biggest holiday of the year. You can stroll through the Korean Gallery, make a bojagi lantern, see a K-pop documentary, view a virtual reality presentation and dine on a menu packed with kimchi and gochujang at HoMA Café.
Film showcase $5–$15 per screening, HoMA Nights $15–$35, concert $10–$25, 900 S. Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Photo: Courtesy of Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to noon
Cheer on the procession of over-the-top floats decked out in vibrant flowers, pāʻū riders on horseback, marching bands, dignitaries and more. Tip: sit near one of the grandstands at Ala Moana Beach Park, Prince Waikīkī, Royal Hawaiian Center or Moana Surfrider to hear the parade narration. The event marks the end of the annual month-long celebration of Hawaiian culture.
Family-friendly, free, from Ala Moana Beach Park down Kalākaua Ave. to Kapi‘olani Park, Waikīkī, alohafestivals.com, @alohafestivals
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Bicycling League
Honolulu Century Ride and Aloha Fun Ride
Sunday, Sept. 27
6:15 a.m. Century Ride
9:30 a.m. Aloha Fun Ride
Celebrate your love of cycling and take in scenic views of the island during this non-competitive event. Choose from the 13.5- to 100-mile Century Ride route or the keiki-friendly 3.5-mile Aloha Fun Ride circuit and end up at Kapi‘olani Park for a finish line festival with music, food and a keiki bike rodeo.
Family-friendly, $20–$110 ride registration, festival is free and open to the public, Kapi‘olani Park, Waikīkī, hbl.org, @hblridealoha
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The Mom Made Market
Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping early at this marketplace featuring more than 35 mom entrepreneurs. You’ll find clothing, accessories and gifts, such as quilted duffle bags, hand-sewn clutches, artistic stationary, decadent treats and more. Get there early for the best selection of the limited-edition, small-run collections.
Free admission, Kāhala Mall, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Kāhala, @themommademarkethawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley
Moon Walk at Waimea Valley
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 to 10 p.m.
Nightlife on the North Shore gets a boost with this annual after-hours event series. Stroll by moonlight through the sacred cultural site and botanical garden to a waterfall, learn about star navigation and enjoy a tour of the authentic Hawaiian living site Kauhale.
Family-friendly, $10, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Hāle‘iwa, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
