120,000 Malasadas and Other Fast Facts About Punahou Carnival Food
Heating up this classic behind-the-scenes post because this year’s carnival is today and tomorrow, Feb. 7 and 8.
Events & Festivals
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Punahou Carnival
Find out what to eat, buy, see and play at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8.
What to Expect for the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Event Series Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Starting this March, we’re celebrating the very best in our culinary landscape with experiences to sip and savor.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Watch lion dances, eat jai, play in the keiki bounce zone and more at this all-day block party celebrating Chinese New Year on Jan. 25.
Ring in the Year of the Snake With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2025 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
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.
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.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2024
Check out a collection of Hawai‘i Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial and keep holiday cheer alive by volunteering at the Kaimukī Christmas Parade and the Honolulu Zoo.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Get festive with a block party, electric light parade, holiday concert, larger-than-life decorations and keiki train rides.
Your Insider Guide to ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Step into a 32,000-square-foot winter wonderland at the Hawai‘i Convention Center this holiday season.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
The celebration of Korean culture returns to Makiki with music and dance performances, a talent competition and jars upon jars of kim chee.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: November 2024
Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kaka‘ako on Saturday, Nov. 2, with a slew of new vendors, entertainment and events.
Passion for Fashion at Capitol Modern
Slow fashion by local brands Heavenly and Crystal Rose Label rules the runway on First Friday, Nov. 1.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Hop on a hayride, pick your own produce, dive into a pumpkin patch and celebrate the season at bustling block parties.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Pride Weekend 2024
We’ve got the must-know details about the parade, festival and all the vibrant events happening Oct. 17–20.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
Eat mooncakes, make lanterns, watch lion dances and spend time with family under the full moon at this celestial celebration in Chinatown.
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.
Your Insider Guide to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships
Pokémon Worlds comes to Honolulu for the first time Aug. 16–18. Here’s everything you need to know about all the fun, from exclusive merch to photo ops.
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.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June and July 2024
Celebrate culture and music at summer festivals, experience Maoli’s music live and catch a free outdoor movie at Waimea Valley.
