Through an Okazuya Window: Behind the Scenes at 87-Year-Old Fukuya Deli
From 4:30 a.m. to noon, we saw all the hustle in the Fukuya Deli kitchen and the community life that this old-school okazuya preserves.
Author: Admin Staff - Sean Bova
Thanksgiving Menus at Restaurants Around O‘ahu
Nearly 50 dine-in and takeout offerings for the most thankful day of the year.
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!
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2026
Play pickleball for a good cause, try new board games, score dining deals, sip and shop around Kāhala Mall and more.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
5 Questions with Lahaina Tacos’ New Viral Influencer
The world is, like, ob-[pause]-sessed with Pedro Haro. So are we.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026
Surf in costume, dance at a Hindu celebration, see an ominous opera, watch a manta ray documentary and more.
Halloween Parties, Food & Drink Specials for Grownups This Spooky, Fiendish Week
Zombies, Halloween menus and parties for the 21+ crowd.
At Buns Gone Wong, Wagyu Burgers Start at $7
Brian Wong pops up with his Oklahoma-style smash burgers weekly in Mapunapuna and Waikīkī.
A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Honolulu
These 15 local coffee shops put their own spin on a fall tradition.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 22–28, 2026
Walk with costumed pups in support of the Hawaiian Humane Society, hear Hawaiian stories, see a nostalgic play and more.
While We Weren’t Looking, a New Bakeshop and Deli Appeared in Mō‘ili‘ili
Hō‘ili‘ili Market, Farm Link’s locally sourced grocery store, has brought in veteran chefs to craft fresh dessert and deli items on site.
Behind the Book with What Whispers Back Contributors
True local spine-tinglers are back in print alongside new works of eerie Hawai‘i fiction in this double-sided anthology.
In His Words: Why Jon Matsubara Closed Feast Last Week (But You Can Still Get Lobster Rolls)
Feast still has its KCC Farmers Market booth, but the rest is up in the air. Here’s the story.
Join Us for HONOLULU Restaurant Week Presented By First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard®
Calling all foodies: Get ready for the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard®! This year, we’re jumpstarting the holidays with nine days of delicious deals. From Nov. 7 through 15, 2026, participating…
Holiday Sip+Shop at Kāhala Mall
At every stop, you'll enjoy a festive wine tasting, savor light bites, and shop exclusive holiday deals to make your season bright on Saturday, Nov. 8!
Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 15–21, 2026
See WWE superstars, sample brand-new bites, learn about space, explore Queen Emma Summer Palace and more.
Building Places Where Hawai‘i Gathers
(Partner Content) Michael Young, president and CEO of Albert C. Kobayashi Inc., tackles housing and education projects for Hawai‘i’s future.
Second Annual Celebrating Wāhine: 37 Remarkable Women Who Inspire Hawai‘i
Photo gallery: HONOLULU Magazine brings the community together to honor women shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Celebrating Wāhine Awards 2026
We highlight 37 women who have made impactful contributions to the community, asking them about the purpose they find in their work and to offer advice to others.
3 Alfresco Dining Spots in Kaka‘ako
At the end of a long day, sometimes all we want is casual alfresco dining with free parking. We rounded up three easy-breezy spots.
2026 HONOLULU Book Awards
This year’s five honorees bumped an already high bar set by our 2023 and 2024 winners.
2027 College Guide: Getting Ahead
In a challenging job market, it’s critical for students to seek internships and other work opportunities, along with on-campus experiences, throughout their college years.
What You’ll Find at The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill
The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill is a hub for community and creativity on the North Shore.
O‘ahu Grazers Provides Natural Vegetation Management With Sheep and Goats
O‘ahu Grazers brings sheep and goats to graze at solar farms, fire-prone areas and other sites that need vegetation management.
Welcome to B+HARI Brain Class
Attendance has grown steadily as kūpuna, business executives and others aim to improve their cognitive functioning and stave off dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Coffee Meets Chocolate at Mānoa Chocolate’s Café
Mānoa Chocolate’s new venture puts chocolatey coffee drinks front and center.
What the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Means to the Community
Behind the T-shirts and trinkets, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet has maintained its community vibe for 47 years.
The Waikīkī Community Center Is for Kūpuna, Keiki and Everyone in Between
This resource in Waikīkī offers something for everyone, from senior fitness classes to craft workshops.
New Local App Helps Businesses Reduce Food Waste While You Save Big
Save a Bite partners with local bakeries, pizza shops and other eateries to sell mystery boxes of discounted excess food.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
2027 College Guide: Curing Island Fever
Attending college in Southern California has brought new experiences, homesickness and perspective.
Lahaina Is Still Healing Three Years After the Wildfires
A Buddhist priest, a Hawaiian cultural practitioner and husband-and-wife restaurateurs reflect on what has happened since the Maui fires.
Pursuits: Lifeguard Joey Cadiz’s New Calling Brings Him Full Circle
His instincts kicked in when he raced to rescue North Shore families during the Kona low floods. Now, that’s opened a new chapter.
Chinatown’s New Thai-Lao Eatery is an Actual Hidden Gem
Find Saap Rai behind the butcher shops deep inside O‘ahu Market.
Foodie Films at Hawai‘i International Film Festival Serve Up Different Degrees of Satisfaction
Driven by different quests, “Purehearted” and “The Dating Menu” are worlds apart.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 8–14, 2026
Watch pickleball pros in action, take a LEGO workshop, see fireworks at the waterpark, walk for a cause and more.
Your Guide to Farmers Markets on O‘ahu
Explore O‘ahu farmers markets throughout the week for fresh produce, local eats, flowers and crafts.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2026
Cheer on competitive pickleball players, celebrate Honolulu Pride, see a Hawaiian history-inspired musical and international films and more.
We Tried It: North Shore Huaka‘i Shuttle to Support Local Businesses
The roundtrip service to Waialua and Hale‘iwa brings people and dollars to spur economic recovery after the Kona low storms.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 1–7, 2026
Celebrate Filipino American History Month, pau hana at architecture firms, play at a kid-centric festival, listen to poetry and more.
Paradise Ciders Returns to Townside With a New Taproom
Guava Lava, Mango Daze and other drinks from Hawai‘i’s only dedicated cidery are on tap in Mapunapuna and Mililani.
Something Special is Blooming this Holiday Season
(Partner Content) Tickets Now Available for Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival at the Hawai‘i Convention Center
New York Times Lists Maze Honolulu Among Its 50 Favorite Restaurants in the Country
The Kaka‘ako prix-fixe destination is getting a lot more recognition lately.
Side Street Inn Just Opened in the Old Westman Café/Bills Waikīkī Spot
With the full Side Street Inn menu, a 10% kama‘āina discount and validated parking.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Take a tractor ride, choose the perfect pumpkin, pick your own produce and celebrate the season at a bustling block party.
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.
