Author: Admin Staff - Nick Nichols
Celebrate the Holidays at Ward Village
Experience the magic of the season at Ward Village. Expect festive events and celebrations throughout the neighborhood now through the end of December. Support keiki and seniors in need during…
Ward Village – Your One-Stop Holiday Shopping Destination
With a variety of local, national, and global boutiques, you're sure to find something for everyone on your list. During Black Friday, November 28th, shop the seasonal offers happening throughout the…
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
KC Drive Inn Favorites Are Back
If you’ve missed the beloved eatery, you can get some classic menu items now at Shingon Mission.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving Day
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, 2025.
Black Friday Deal: Get an Entire Year of HONOLULU Magazine for $14.99
Finish your holiday shopping today! Purchase a 12-month subscription and get an additional year of print and digital for free.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
5 Pumpkin Spice Lattes That Are Better Than Starbucks
Support a small coffee shop or local chain with these seasonal specials.
Should You Ship Your Car to Hawaiʻi?
Car shipping to Hawaii vs. buying locally – Which choice is better? If you’re relocating to Hawaiʻi, one of the biggest early decisions you’ll face is whether to ship your…
Where to Get Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals on O‘ahu
Here are details on deals, extended shopping hours and special perks at malls and local boutiques on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Give Big Hawai‘i is Back to Kickstart the Giving Spirit
Now through Jan. 1, 2024, give back to our community in a big—and super convenient—way with our online fundraiser.
Here’s Part 2: More Thanksgiving Menus from Restaurants Around O‘ahu
Sixty-plus new dine-in and takeout options for the biggest feasting day of the year.
Your Insider Guide to Keep It Kaimukī Saturday
Shop the neighborhood’s small businesses via trolley and score exclusive holiday deals on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Asatos Waikīkī Scoop Shop to Open at Hyatt Waikīkī
The local sherbet brand makes nostalgic flavors a daily treat with fancy desserts and shave ice to come.
All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu
Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived!
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 20–26, 2025
Watch women’s volleyball, shop student-made gifts, eat kim chee, attend a keiki story time and more.
14 Cool Things You’ll Find IRL at the New Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link
The locally sourced website has come to life: From everyday items to Maui persimmons and charcuterie, it’s all here.
We Tried It: In The Southern Sun Immersive Art Exhibit by Pow! Wow!
Explore a vibrant collection of murals, installations and multi-sensory artworks curated by Kamea Hadar in the heart of Waikīkī.
Joshua Kahula and Nuff Sedd Take the Nā Mele Stage on PBS Hawai‘i
Joshua Kahula talks about how a little aloha goes a long way and the inspiration behind his songs leading up to his performance on Monday, Nov. 24.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
The hit festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.
O‘ahu’s Newest Brewery Was Built to Help Restore Lē‘ahi
At the edge of Downtown Honolulu, Lē‘ahi Brewing Co. makes beer with a mission.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 13–19, 2025
Celebrate Makahiki and Hawaiian culture, see a sensational show, watch a movie at Magic Island, go to a garden fest and more.
Our Top 5 Dishes from Foodland’s HONOLULU Restaurant Week Special Menus
From a paired whiskey experience to a chicken caesar sando with hand-cut potato chips, these ‘ono dishes have us excited for HONOLULU Restaurant Week.
How Cool! Explore HoMA’s New Breeze Block Exhibition Let Trade Winds Flow
Midcentury architecture fans—you won't want to miss Let Trade Winds Flow.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Just in time for gifting season, 11 exciting new boutiques to check out.
Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find
7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 6–12, 2025
Sip and shop in Kāhala Mall, eat your way through HONOLULU Restaurant Week, see a spooky play, get into the fall feels and more.
An Instagram Baker Offered Free Birthday Cakes for Keiki Living on SNAP—and Hopes Other Businesses Will Follow
Georgi DeCosta’s offer means 12 kids around O‘ahu will celebrate with festive birthday bundt cakes.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in November 2025
Enjoy the gut-busting company of comedians Trixie and Katya, catch the sunset at Hula’s and take a booze cruise.
Honolulu Restaurant Week’s Prix Fixe Deals at 64 O‘ahu Restaurants Start Nov. 8
It’s that time when restaurants put their best dishes forward in seriously discounted special menus.
A Transgender Reading List to Add to Your TBR
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week this month, check out these informative and inspiring books written by transgender authors.
New Cup on the Block: At Café Vntg, Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Couches
Brazilian flavors meet classic coffee drinks inside a vintage furniture warehouse.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Feast your ears on a cornucopia of musicians across O‘ahu.
Japan’s New Wave of Eateries in Honolulu
Driven by craft and quirk, they’re expanding the boundaries of Japanese food in Honolulu.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Every donation counts—even the smallest ones can help our Islands’ nonprofits make a difference for the better.
2025 Give Big Hawai‘i: HDS Foundation
(Partner Content) The HDS Foundation was established by Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), to improve the oral health of Hawai‘i’s communities through oral health initiatives and grants to local nonprofits that provide oral health education, work to prevent oral disease, and increase access to dental care for underserved populations.
2025 Give Big Hawai‘i: After-School All-Stars Hawaii
(Partner Content) After-School All-Stars Hawaii provides free comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life.
2025 Give Big Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Humane Society
(Partner Content) The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.
Perfectly Wasian
Growing up half white, half Chinese in Hawai‘i, I never thought about race. Now, it’s a major part of my identity.
2026 HONOLULU Home Resource Guide
The ultimate directory of home industry professionals, services, suppliers and shops in Hawai‘i.
Rep Local With The Hawaiian Standard’s Retro-Cool Banners and Flags
Adorn walls with your favorite neighborhoods, surf breaks and more with handmade pieces by The Hawaiian Standard.
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Experience
In lieu of ordinary holiday presents, send family and friends to workshops, tours and events.
Pursuits: Brian Bigornia Pours A Shot of Joy With Panday Coffee
A former nurse finds his true calling running his own Filipino-themed coffee cart.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2025
Snag dining deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, celebrate Makahiki, welcome the holiday season at Honolulu City Lights’ opening night and more.
