Honolulu Celebrates Juneteenth 2023 With More Events
While many offices remain open, Juneteenth is a federal holiday with eclectic community activities focused on the end of U.S. slavery.
Events & Festivals
5 Ways to Celebrate King Kamehameha Day This Year
Kamehameha Day is on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with festivities happening across O‘ahu. Here’s how you can participate.
What to Eat at O‘ahu’s First Bon Dance of 2023 This Saturday
The lineup at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village includes andagi, huli huli chicken, bento and baked goods.
Our Guide: Bon Dances for Beginners
Here’s what to do, eat and see at these traditional Japanese celebrations happening on O‘ahu this summer.
Keiki Take on the Waves in T&C Surf Grom Contest
Watch kids as young as three years old ride the tides at Kūhiō Beach in their first surf contest.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
How You Can Honor Loved Ones This Memorial Day
Participate in a lantern floating ceremony, sew a lei, attend the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony or watch a parade in Waikīkī.
How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu’s Midcentury Architectural Gem
Tour the elegant home up on Tantalus designed by prominent architect Vladimir Ossipoff, and don‘t miss design talk story pau hana events.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2023
Eat your way through Poke Fest, admire the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony, and find your jam at concerts and art events.
Staff Picks: Things to Do in Honolulu in April
Groove to bossa nova, sample Spam dishes on Kalākaua Avenue, or spend an afternoon tailgating and watching polo.
High-Resolution Evolution: From Pow! Wow! to World Wide Walls
Big moves coming this year for Hawai’i’s beloved and larger-than-life mural and street art festival founded by Jasper Wong.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 27th Annual Honolulu Festival
The Honolulu Festival returns after a three-year hiatus with more food products, fairs and vibrant cultural performances.
Hello Dolly! Celebrating Japanese Girls’ Day Traditions
Girls’ Day is a traditional festival that celebrates women and girls throughout Japan each year with the gifting of dolls.
Everything You Need to Know About the "Aloha to Aloha Stadium" Event
Play field games, take a stroll through the Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame and relive decades of good times in Hālawa on Saturday, February 25.
What’s Your Favorite Hawai‘i Artist/Band/Song from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s?
Iconic Hawai‘i music that gets us dancing, singing, laughing and reliving the good old days.
Need a Halloween Costume? Here Are Local Kine, Last-Minute DIY Ideas
Oct. 31 is creeping up, so our HONOLULU crew came up with some cool, crazy and creative costume ideas that are easy to jam out.
Goodwill Goes GLAM! Returns with an In-Person Celebration of All Things Fashion
The charity’s annual shopping event is back at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Aug. 18 through 20, with a fashion show, secondhand steals and feel-good giving vibes.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2022
Show your love for lei, catch a classic Prince flick, volunteer in ‘Ewa Beach and chow down on a whole lotta poke.
Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 is Ending With a Bang at HiSAM
Be part of the festivities at HT22’s closing celebration at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Our HIFF Pick: A Michelin Star Chef Feeds Millions of Hungry in ‘We Feed People’
José Andrés’ fame for feeding the destitute may have overtaken his renown as a celebrity chef.
Photos: BrunchFest 2022 Presented by American Savings Bank
We came, we saw, we brunched on Sunday, April 3, at HONOLULU’s fourth annual BrunchFest presented by American Savings Bank at the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2022
Sing along with a songwriter, pony up to a polo field and find a way to mālama the ‘āina.
There’s an “Every” for Everyone at Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s Spring Showcase
See the hotly anticipated Michelle Yeoh sci-fi drama and catch up with local breakout director Alika Tengan at HIFF’s Spring Showcase.
