Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Aug. 30–31.
Ethnic Festivals
Save the Date: Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2025
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 2)
Celebrate the spirit of summer at cultural festivals, shop made-in-Hawai‘i products and see Japanese artist Ado live in concert.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 1)
See the dramedy play that inspired a Netflix sitcom, join the lantern floating ceremony, jam with Maoli and welcome bon dance season.
Gorgeous Winning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2025
Hawai‘i lei makers wowed again with fantastic submissions to this year’s May Day lei contest.
Pupusas, Arepas, Ceviches and Lots of Tacos Coming to Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival
The second annual celebration of Hawai‘i’s Latino community showcases all kinds of food, music and more at Ka Makana Ali‘i.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2025
Shop a pet expo with furry friends in tow, crown the new king of Poke Fest, sip the night away at two wine-derful events and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025
Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
Your Insider Guide to Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tour Hawai‘i’s iconic voyaging canoe, learn about wayfinding, party at a star-studded gala and more from March 8–14.
How to Celebrate Lunar or Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i
Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
Things to Do on Oahu in September 2024
Sample award-winning dishes at a circus-themed gala, watch new murals get painted and celebrate Indigenous cultures at a powwow.
Save the Date for Family Events This Fall
A dozen family-friendly happenings through October for you and the ‘ohana to look forward to.
Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024
The latest temple-by-temple guide to hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and more from Makiki to Waipahu to Mililani.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
Capitol Modern Invites You to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
The museum is one of the main host sites of the largest celebration of Pacific Islanders from June 7–14.
Your Insider Guide to the 2024 Pan-Pacific Festival
The Pan-Pacific Festival returns after a five-year break with performances by international and local artists, a ho‘olaule‘a and a bon dance.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Year
From bar crawls to Hispanic festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Chinese bakeries and restaurants are stocked with cakes for the Sept. 29 Moon Festival.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of dishes from Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, go to a block party in Waikīkī and sign up for Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event.
