Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 8–14, 2023
Celebrate Kamehameha Day, visit the aquarium for World Ocean Day, watch Indigenous films and enjoy steel guitar performances at a mall.
Events
June Events for Kids on O‘ahu
Enjoy a petting zoo at the water park, take a free tour of ‘Iolani Palace, celebrate King Kamehameha Day and more!
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 25–31, 2023
Honor Memorial Day, sing along to a Whitney Houston musical, park for free in Kaimukī and watch a play about the folks you meet at Longs.
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.
Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2023
Come out for delicious carnival food, a petting zoo, thrilling rides and the debut of a mesmerizing equine circus at the 50th State Fair.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 18–24, 2023
Enjoy free, family-friendly events at museums, have fun at festivals, party at the water park and savor 15 exclusive dishes at Poke Fest.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 11–17, 2023
Watch a hilarious play-within-a-play, find Mom the perfect gift, volunteer at Camp Pālehua and learn about Hawaiian celestial navigation.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 4–10, 2023
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
Events for Kids in May 2023 on O‘ahu
Volunteer at Camp Pālehua, enjoy open farm play at Keiki & Plow, celebrate Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i’s 24th Anniversary and more!
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 3, 2023
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 20–26, 2023
Swing by the ‘Iolani Fair, help out at a beach cleanup for Earth Day and join an online talk story with Hawai‘i’s State Poet Laureate.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 13–19, 2023
Enjoy Art at the Capitol and The Vibe at HiSAM, celebrate National Pet Day at Ward Village and show your aloha for the Hōkūleʻa and its crew members.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 6–12, 2023
Hear the Harlem Gospel Choir live, attend a family-friendly art festival and compete in a swim race at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 30–April 5, 2023
Dress up as your favorite anime character, take an ‘ukulele masterclass, or listen to bagpipers and eat haggis.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 23–29, 2023
Climb aboard a fire truck, celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day with a parade and see Jordan Davis perform live.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 16–22, 2023
Enjoy live music on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum, shop vintage collectibles and Hawaiiana and take photos with the Easter Bunny.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 9–15, 2023
Attend a three-day Asia Pacific festival, tour ‘Iolani Palace for free and attend a street festival in Kaka‘ako that’s all about keiki.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 2–8, 2023
See Paula Fuga live, catch a movie at a newly renovated theatre, learn to navigate wa‘a and cheer on kūpuna for Lei Court.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 23–Mar. 1, 2023
Watch a musical with all your favorite ‘80s songs, say farewell to Aloha Stadium and attend a free ‘olelo Hawai‘i celebration at the mall.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 16–22, 2023
Go whale watching, listen to steel guitar music, eat shave ice and go for a 8.15-mile foot race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.
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