Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 8–14, 2026

Photo: Jarin Kobashigawa

Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open

Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 11

Pickleball is taking over the Hawai‘i Convention Center this weekend with 33 courts and 800 players. Registration is already full, but come cheer on local, mainland and international competitors and shop the pickleball product marketplace. New this year, the University of Hawai‘i team will battle squads from University of Virginia, Indiana University and University of Southern California in the Collegiate Invitational on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Family-friendly, free admission for spectators, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Ala Moana, honoluluopen.com, @espnhonoluluopen

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Photo: Courtesy of AIA Hawai‘i

Shells, Wings & Wonder: An Architectural LEGO Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s the last weekend to experience larger-than-life LEGO sculptures at the Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawai‘i exhibit. For a more immersive visit, join a 30-minute workshop led by local architects from the American Institute of Architects Hawai‘i Chapter. You’ll build nature-themed structures out of LEGO bricks, like a tiny home inspired by a snail or a treehouse for an emerging butterfly.

Family-friendly, workshop included with museum admission, $24.95 adult kama‘āina admission, $20.95 youth kama‘āina admission, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum

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Photo: Courtesy of Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i

Fireworks at Wet ’n’ Wild

Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

Rescheduled from August, this pyrotechnics show will light up the sky over the waterpark, concluding a jam-packed day of fun. In addition to waterslides and the lazy river, enjoy a lineup of free activities, including a pumpkin pie-eating contest, Minions and Monsters Dive’n’Movie at the wave pool, character meet-and-greets, a glow foam dance party, a live DJ, giveaways and more.

Family-friendly, $56.99 2026–2027 season pass, Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii

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Hops & Props

Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 to 9 p.m.

Party after hours at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum surrounded by historic aircraft on a real WWII aviation battlefield. You’ll sample eight local craft beers, enjoy food and listen to live music inside Hangar 37. The event raises funds for the museum’s educational programs and restoration of artifacts and exhibits.

Ages 21+, $55 general admission, RSVP here, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Ford Island, pearlharboraviationmuseum.org, @pearlharboraviationmuseum

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Photo: Courtesy of Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

Sunday, Oct. 11, 7 to 11:30 a.m.

Join the sea of participants wearing fuchsia for this 1.8-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research, advocacy and support. Dance in the pre-walk Zumba session, hear inspiring stories from breast cancer survivors and enjoy post-walk festivities, such as snacks, music and information booths.

Family-friendly, free to register, fundraising encouraged, Kapi‘olani Park, 3840 Pākī Ave., Waikīkī, komen.org, @susangkomen

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