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Events & Festivals
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.
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 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 Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
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.
Your Insider Guide to ’Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice
Skate on an 8,000-square-foot ice rink and explore an immersive winter wonderland at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2025
Catch Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show, enjoy a screening of Miracle on 34th Street and slay (or sleigh) at a holiday-themed drag show.
When and Where to See Big Wave Surf Events This Winter
Check out the winter swells and epic surf meets happening through February (if the conditions are right).
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2025 and January 2026
Revel in a Christmas snow and light show, join the Honolulu Marathon, greet the new year sunrise, cheer on the world’s best golfers and more.
’Tis the Season for Musical Holiday Events
Enjoy holiday-themed concerts, musicals, dance performances and movie nights.
Your Insider Guide to Keep It Kaimukī Saturday
Shop the neighborhood’s small businesses via trolley and score exclusive holiday deals on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
The hit festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in November 2025
Enjoy the gut-busting company of comedians Trixie and Katya, catch the sunset at Hula’s and take a booze cruise.
’Twas the Light Before Christmas Returns on Ice This Holiday Season
The holiday immersive event will transform Hawai‘i Convention Center with lights, music, a Christmas market and an ice skating rink.
IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre Celebrates 35th Anniversary With “A Night at the Museum”
Immerse yourself in the elaborate performances and costumes of IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre as it takes over Capitol Modern for First Friday, Nov. 7.
A Foodie’s Guide to Halloween Happenings
Where to find Halloween bars, bar crawls, costume contests and food, sake and beer tastings through Oct. 31.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2025
It’s Pride month! Fly your flag at the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, join a community 5K and enjoy a family day at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Holo Holo Music Festival Comes to O‘ahu for the First Time
On Oct. 18 and 19, the Holo Holo Music Festival gathers island and reggae musicians at Bishop Museum for an all-star concert.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2025
Dive into local architecture, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, go on a boozy brunch shopping spree, join the Honolulu Pride festivities and more.
