Your Insider Guide to the 2026 ‘Iolani Fair
Join the fun April 17–18 with gourmet fair food, thrill rides, carnival games and more.
Events & Festivals
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 5–11, 2026
Explore cutting-edge technologies, see the debut of an art collective, chuckle at an improv festival, learn to paddle and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Ring in the Year of the Horse With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2026 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 Punahou Carnival
Check out what’s new and where to find all your favorites at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026
Stroll through a Hong Kong-style night market, watch a North Shore surf contest, shop for a Valentine’s gift, see a dance showcase and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 8–14, 2026
Attend a pop culture expo, celebrate the new year, watch a pageant, explore an art museum and more.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 25–31, 2025
Be dazzled by New Year’s fireworks, watch mesmerizing magic, laugh with Tumua, hear heart-pounding drums and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 18–24, 2025
Watch zoo animals open gifts, meet a celebrity chef, see a hula show, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
