O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Arts & Culture
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: July 2–8, 2026
Immerse yourself in a Tahitian dance competition, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, see a 3D art exhibition, watch Shrek on stage and more.
Your Insider Guide to the 13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is back on Saturday, July 4. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Month, see somber movies, train with fitness experts, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Pride Month Reading Recs from Small Kine Book Club
Novel, oral history, memoir, poetry—explore diverse genres, perspectives and experiences told by queer voices this Pride Month.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 1)
Celebrate diverse cultures at fun festivals, join a running or swimming race, see Earth, Wind & Fire in concert and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 28–June 3, 2026
Catch a sunset flick on the beach, meet a Nepalese artist, up your sustainability knowledge, play more than 2,000 board games and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 21–27, 2026
Seek self-care at a wellness event, float a lantern on Memorial Day, watch animated masterpieces, see a satirical play and more.
Home Is Here: A Stadium Full of Moments and Memories
This month’s Home Is Here takes a trip down memory lane with locals reminiscing about Aloha Stadium.
Celebrate AANHPI Month with These Can’t-Miss New (and Forthcoming!) Titles
Our favorite new works by Native Hawaiian, Pasifika and Asian American authors for readers of all ages.
Stunning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2026
Hawai‘i lei makers once again graced the May Day lei contest with gorgeous submissions.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 7–13, 2026
Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
We Tried It and You Can Too
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
Sketches of Kaimukī: An Illustrated Ode to Life in Old Kaimukī
Hitoshi Hida’s architectural illustrations pay tribute to iconic spots in his favorite neighborhood.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2026
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 30–May 6, 2026
Sip rosé at a fashion-forward soirée, attend a family-friendly foodie event, celebrate Lei Day, see an opera in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and more.
PBS Hawai‘i Celebrates 60 Years of Storytelling
PBS Hawai‘i marks a milestone in local television with a special 60th anniversary pledge program.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 23–29, 2026
Shop and support local, see a star-studded benefit concert, attend an anime festival, watch a Spam-themed drone show and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 16–22, 2026
Shop and support local, watch flicks by young filmmakers, see a hula-inspired exhibit, go to a symphony honoring Hōkūle‘a and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 9–15, 2026
March in an art parade, meet an astronaut, vote for the best musubi, run a half marathon and more.
Poetry Recs from the New Poet Laureate of Hawai‘i, Lee A. Tonouchi
“Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee A. Tonouchi shares the poems and books that have inspired him.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 2–8, 2026
Celebrate spring at a sakura-themed pop-up, admire pastel paintings, take a LEGO workshop, hunt for a golden egg and more.
Merrie Monarch Festival Returns in April
Hula hālau come from near and far to participate in this world-renowned competition.
