O‘ahu Pop-Up Market Guide: Where and When to Find Them
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
Events & 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.
Your Insider Guide to the 31st Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns on Aug. 15–17. Here’s what you should know before you go.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
Your Insider Guide to Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 19.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: July 2025
Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kaka‘ako on Saturday, July 19, with a slew of new vendors, entertainment and activities.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 10–16, 2025
Find a page-turner, see a surf flick, meet farm animals, be among the first to hear Henry Kapono’s new EP and more.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: July 3–9, 2025
Connect science with Hawaiian culture, feed butterflies, eat andagi at a bon dance, hear classical music in the park and more.
Your Insider Guide to the 12th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest returns on Saturday, July 5. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Entertainment on O‘ahu
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 26–July 2, 2025
Race in Waimea Bay, see a sushi knife demo, celebrate World Ocean Month, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 19–25, 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth, shop for island-style fashion, see fancy pigeons, attend a beachside arts festival and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 12–18, 2025
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day and Father’s Day, dance and party on Kalākaua Ave., adopt a dog and more.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 29–June 4, 2025
Up your sustainability knowledge, see a play inspired by The Golden Girls, play more than 2,000 board games, catch a sunset flick on the beach and more.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 8–14, 2025
Meet Disney characters, go bird watching, celebrate Mother’s Day, see a silent film and more.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 1–7, 2025
Celebrate May Day and Cinco de Mayo, attend a Filipino fiesta, view Hawaiian artifacts and more.
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.
