Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: Mahina Māhealani
The first Honolulu Night Market of 2023 is on Saturday, June 3. Here’s everything you need to know about Our Kaka‘ako’s block party.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 25–31, 2023
Honor Memorial Day, sing along to a Whitney Houston musical, park for free in Kaimukī and watch a play about the folks you meet at Longs.
How You Can Honor Loved Ones This Memorial Day
Participate in a lantern floating ceremony, sew a lei, attend the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony or watch a parade in Waikīkī.
Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2023
Come out for delicious carnival food, a petting zoo, thrilling rides and the debut of a mesmerizing equine circus at the 50th State Fair.
We Tried It: Keiki at Play
We attended a playgroup in Honolulu where kids can explore, build confidence and social skills!
5 Ways to Have Fun on Mother’s Day 2023
Celebrate Mom with these special events and workshops where she'll receive pampering and precious handmade gifts.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 4–10, 2023
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 3, 2023
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 20–26, 2023
Swing by the ‘Iolani Fair, help out at a beach cleanup for Earth Day and join an online talk story with Hawai‘i’s State Poet Laureate.
Your Ultimate Guide to the ‘Iolani Fair 2023
The ‘Iolani Fair is back in full swing on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 with fun for everyone—including games, family-friendly rides and crafts, a gaming arcade and silent auction.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 6–12, 2023
Hear the Harlem Gospel Choir live, attend a family-friendly art festival and compete in a swim race at Ala Moana Beach Park.
We Tried It: Keiki Kingdom
This sprawling indoor playground in Honolulu has a gigantic ball pit, sand pit, carousel and a steep slide.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 23–29, 2023
Climb aboard a fire truck, celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day with a parade and see Jordan Davis perform live.
Have a Shamrockin’ Time at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Learn to dance an Irish jig, join in a 5K fun run at MCBH and enjoy educational activities with keiki at the Children's Discovery Center.
4 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day All Month Long
Take a self-defense class, run a 5 or 10K in honor of women everywhere, and shop local vendors with your friends, sisters, moms and daughters.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 27th Annual Honolulu Festival
The Honolulu Festival returns after a three-year hiatus with more food products, fairs and vibrant cultural performances.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 9–15, 2023
Attend a three-day Asia Pacific festival, tour ‘Iolani Palace for free and attend a street festival in Kaka‘ako that’s all about keiki.
Playground Guide: Salt Lake District Park
Climb your way through a jungle gym, swim at one of two pools and run around a sprawling green field at this O‘ahu playground.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 2–8, 2023
See Paula Fuga live, catch a movie at a newly renovated theatre, learn to navigate wa‘a and cheer on kūpuna for Lei Court.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 23–Mar. 1, 2023
Watch a musical with all your favorite ‘80s songs, say farewell to Aloha Stadium and attend a free ‘olelo Hawai‘i celebration at the mall.
Everything You Need to Know About the “Aloha to Aloha Stadium” Event
Play field games, take a stroll through the Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame and relive decades of good times in Hālawa on Saturday, February 25.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 16–22, 2023
Go whale watching, listen to steel guitar music, eat shave ice and go for a 8.15-mile foot race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.
Everything You Need to Know About The 39th Annual Hawai‘i Pacific Health Great Aloha Run
It’s back for real after two years of virtual events, but expect some changes with the closure of Aloha Stadium.
Super Bowl Sunday LVII: Where To Watch the Big Game
Here are some of the best sports bars with big screens to watch the Chiefs play the Eagles in Honolulu this Super Bowl Sunday LVII.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 9–15, 2023
Watch a musical about life in postwar Hiroshima, spend Valentine’s evening under the stars and listen to some jazz.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 2–8, 2023
Watch an Oscar-nominated film on the big screen, attend a highly anticipated annual school carnival and enjoy some comedy.
We Tried It: Got Funn? at Windward Mall
Spend a day at an imaginative play center and enjoy an hour of preschool class with songs, crafts and stories.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 26–Feb. 1
Attend a community baby shower, catch the last of "Hamilton" and watch a Haruki Murakami play adaptation at UH Mānoa.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2023 Punahou Carnival
Punahou Carnival makes its return this coming Friday and Saturday. Here’s your complete guide to the rides, food, parking and so much more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 19–25, 2023
Go to a drive-in movie, watch a play written by Da Pidgin Guerrilla or attend a new keiki-friendly event with food trucks, hopscotch and face painting.
Playground Guide: Booth District Park in Pauoa
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
Where To Celebrate Chinese New Year in 2023
Kung Hee Fat Choy! Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, Jan. 22. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these festivities around O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Weekend: Dec. 29, 2022–Jan. 4, 2023
Happy New Year! See fireworks in Waikīkī, shop for Fukubukuro mystery bags and watch the pineapple drop in Mililani with the keiki.
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
We Tried It: Holiday Lights Tour
Sing along to carols on a double-decker trolley bus, drink hot cocoa, play games and take pictures with Santa and the Grinch.
New Year’s Eve Parties, Fireworks Show and Other Events
Here’s where you can party on New Year’s Eve with food, Champagne and friends, and also where you can go early to celebrate.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 15–21, 2022
Have brunch with Santa, explore a giant snow globe, and watch Kermit and Miss Piggy on the big screen with live orchestral music.
Celebrate the Holidays at Royal Hawaiian Center
Spend the next two weeks before Christmas with festive activities and holiday deals at the Royal Hawaiian Center.
Winners from the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s Localicious Recipe Contest
We’re highlighting the winners and the winning recipes!
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 8–14, 2022
Run a marathon, catch Hamilton, see Kimié Miner in concert, and shop all weekend long at craft and gift fairs.
