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.
Food & Drink Events
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 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.
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 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.
ICYMI: 2025 Rosé Soirée Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Witches good and bad came to party Saturday, May 31 as we transformed Velocity Honolulu into the Land of Oz.
We Found the Ultimate Ramen—Did Your Favorite Win?
Thank you for voting in Frolic's Ramen Bowl 2025! See who took the crown—and we hope you loved every slurp along the way.
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.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 17 Poke Fest
The biggest poke event of the year returns this Saturday, with vendors creating new poke dishes to win your vote as King of Poke Fest.
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.
Pancit, Halo Halo, Malunggay Flan: All the Food Coming to Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
With a message of solidarity after last weekend’s tragedy in Vancouver, the Fiesta will be a show of cultural pride.
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.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 ‘Iolani Fair
Mark your calendar for out-of-this-world eats, thrill rides, carnival games and more on April 25–26.
Your Insider Guide to Waikīkī Spam Jam
Satisfy your Spam cravings, shop for collectible merchandise, see a drone show and more at this annual block party on Saturday, April 26.
Save the Date: 2025 Rosé Soiree Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard Goes Wicked
Follow the yellow brick road to a thrillifying evening of exquisite rosé and award-winning bites on Saturday, May 31, at Velocity Honolulu.
What to Know About Night Markets Across O‘ahu
What better way to shop small than by visiting some of the best night markets O‘ahu has to offer? Explore weekly, monthly and annual events.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in April 2025
Dress up and rave at a halfway-to-Halloween party, enjoy a screening of a musical classic and volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo Rhino Rendezvous gala.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
Party Pics: 2025 BrunchFest Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Mahalo to all the guests who joined us for this year’s celebration on March 23 at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Ho‘okupu Center.
Your Insider Guide to Keiki Street Festival
The Kaka‘ako ‘ohana-friendly block party on Saturday, March 29, celebrates all things keiki. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this family outing.
Your Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Here’s your chance to eat pasta, drink European wine and admire fancy Lamborghinis at this year’s Festa Italiana.
Celebrate the Irish in You at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Check out the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, learn to jig at an Irish dance and make leprechaun traps at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in March 2025
Tune in to the UH Queerphoria webinars, join a conversation on the ongoing legislative session and catch The Aphrodisiacs’ new show at Scarlet.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025
Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.
