Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2023
Watch a colorful floral parade in Waikīkī, enjoy all things French, eat mooncakes in Chinatown and sing along to ABBA musical hits.
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Watch a colorful floral parade in Waikīkī, enjoy all things French, eat mooncakes in Chinatown and sing along to ABBA musical hits.
Nerd out at a snail festival and Geek Meet, attend a block party in Waikīkī, relive your disco days and go on a ride with other cycling enthusiasts.
Sample choke seltzers in Kaka‘ako, learn how to plant Native Hawaiian ipu, say ciao to Festa Italiana and indulge in brunch and shopping at The Laylow.
Celebrate Okinawan culture and Queen Lili‘uokalani’s birthday, attend a statewide vigil for Maui and pau hana for elephant conservation.
Watch ballet performances to support Maui, adopt a dog, dance at Megabon and peruse an online auction for Bishop Museum.
Take a four-legged friend to a carnival, attend a concert at the aquarium or museum and say aloha to summer at an iconic hotel pool.
See “The Chinese Lady,” celebrate Christmas in July, learn how to use power tools and jam at a Beatles and ’60s tribute concert.
Enjoy the Mākaha Sons on the marina, attend a mini summer matsuri (festival) and watch SpongeBob and Mean Girls come to life on stage.
Pay homage at the Prince Lot Hula Festival, see the new Salman Toor exhibit and celebrate our favorite instrument, the ‘ukulele.
Kick back by the pool at Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, enjoy live local music alfresco and check out Kama‘āina Sundays at ‘Iolani Palace.
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
Dine at a rustic farm, celebrate tattoo culture at the Sailor Jerry Festival, toast the Hawai‘i Beer Fest and shop the annual library sale.
Celebrate Kamehameha Day, visit the aquarium for World Ocean Day, watch Indigenous films and enjoy steel guitar performances at a mall.
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.
Enjoy free, family-friendly events at museums, have fun at festivals, party at the water park and savor 15 exclusive dishes at Poke Fest.
Watch a hilarious play-within-a-play, find Mom the perfect gift, volunteer at Camp Pālehua and learn about Hawaiian celestial navigation.
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
Volunteer at Camp Pālehua, enjoy open farm play at Keiki & Plow, celebrate Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i’s 24th Anniversary and more!
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
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.
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.
Dress up as your favorite anime character, take an ‘ukulele masterclass, or listen to bagpipers and eat haggis.
Climb aboard a fire truck, celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day with a parade and see Jordan Davis perform live.
Enjoy live music on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum, shop vintage collectibles and Hawaiiana and take photos with the Easter Bunny.