Holiday
Editors’ Picks: Holiday Gift Guide 2023
A book of lei, a mini pottery wheel, island-inspired swaddle blankets and locally made chili oil—here’s what’s on our editors’ gift lists.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely and Merrily With Your Pets
The Hawaiian Humane Society has pet safety tips and upcoming events for you to enjoy the holidays with your furry family.
Family-Friendly Events This Winter
Here are a few cool activities the whole ‘ohana will enjoy this winter.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2023
Not planning to cook? See what 80 restaurants and bakeries around the island are offering for Nov. 23.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2023
Treat yourself to live music, theater and the largest food festival in Hawai‘i before the holi-daze happens.
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.
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.
20 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts From Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
Father’s Day is on June 18. Tip your dad cap to the father figures in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.
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.
Reserve Your Lantern for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Ceremony
The new online reservation system for the Memorial Day tradition launches Monday, May 15.
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.
28 Irresistibly Cute Girls’ Day Gifts for Women and Keiki
Celebrate the Japanese holiday with these fun Girls' Day finds, all for $35 or less.
Why We Eat Mochi and Display Dolls on Girls’ Day in Hawai‘i
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops
Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.
Give Big Hawai‘i Returns to Spark Your Charitable Spirit for the Holidays
Now through Dec. 31, give back in a big—and super convenient—way with our online fundraiser.
Festive Holiday Cards and Gift Wrap from Wrappily, Lauren Roth, Hontas Higa and More
Send season’s greetings and deck out your gifts the Hawai‘i way with cheery island-inspired designs.
5 Tasty ‘Ulu Recipes for Your Hawai‘i Thanksgiving
From a creamy starter to a sweet dessert, here are five recipes that give breadfruit the starring role.
The Coolest Spots on O‘ahu for Scenic Holiday and Instagram Shots
Professional photographers share 12 great backdrops, because your same-old staircase is so last year.
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.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Treat Daddy-o to a juicy steak and then some from this beefy list of steakhouses and Father's Day dine-in and takeout specials.
These Hawai‘i Breweries Are Making St. Patrick’s Day Beers
Our World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i series continues with a look at who’ll have Irish Stouts, Irish Red Ales and more.
