O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Events & Festivals
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 Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Enjoy pasta and pizza, marvel over Italian cars and check out the new VIP street festival experience at this year’s Festa Italiana.
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.
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.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Here’s who‘s coming to the 2026 Poke Fest and the exclusive poke creations they’re serving.
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.
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.
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.
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 Insider Guide to the 2026 ‘Iolani Fair
Join the fun April 17–18 with gourmet fair food, thrill rides, carnival games 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.
Easter Events on O‘ahu
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances, egg hunts and more family-friendly springtime activities on O‘ahu.
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.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2026
Jam with Josh Tatofi, join the Hapalua Half Marathon, shop a curated local pop-up market, see a cultural multimedia art exhibit and more.
Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Are Ready for the Spotlight at the East Meets West Conference
Blue Startups’ latest East Meets West conference in April aims to connect local startups with a global audience.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 26–April 1, 2026
Feast on brunch favorites, root for the home team at a baseball game, snack at a foodie festival, join an architecture book club and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 19–25, 2026
Shop HONOLULU’s curated marketplace, celebrate Persian New Year, honor Prince Kūhiō’s birthday and more.
Celebrate the Irish in You at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Check out the St. Patrick’s Day parade, party at a street festival, dance at a Celtic-inspired milonga, make shamrock wands and more festivities.
2nd Annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival Will Pour Exclusive Collab Beers from O‘ahu Breweries
Every brewery on the island is also bringing its beers to the event this Saturday, March 14, at Waikīkī Brewing Co.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 12–18, 2026
Watch an epic fireworks show, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, see larger-than-life Lego sculptures, step right up at the circus and more.
Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Is Back—in a New Spot
Come Tuesday, March 17, there’ll be plenty of corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and live Irish bands on Fort Street Mall.
