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.
Food & Drink Events
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.
Your Insider Guide to Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tour Hawai‘i’s iconic voyaging canoe, learn about wayfinding, party at a star-studded gala and more from March 8–14.
Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
Your guide to cookies, cakes, pies and more for Monday, March 3.
HONOLULU Magazine BrunchFest 2025 Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
BrunchFest presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard returns Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ho‘okupu Center.
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.
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.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024
Laugh it up with comedian Jo Koy, explore special menu deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, enjoy a holiday immersive and more.
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.
“Plan on Hallowbaloo Not Happening”—But Another Chinatown Bar Crawl Is Coming
If you’ve been wondering about Hallowbaloo, organizer Mark Tarone says don’t plan on it, at least not this year.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2024
Celebrate the annual Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, make memories at Rainbow Prom and scream/rave at They SLASH Them.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
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.
7 Things to Do for Fall Break
Keep your keiki busy with these engaging activities while school is out Oct. 7–11, 2024.
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.
2024 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Aug. 27, 2024.
