What’s New with Four Local Chocolate Companies on O‘ahu
Special chocolate truffles for Valentine’s Day, a new location in the works and more.
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3 New Albums from Hawai‘i Musicians to Listen to Right Now
Award-winning artists bring music and message together in a mix of new albums for holiday gifts and beyond.
Quote Unquote: This U.S.P.S. Veteran Wants You to Stop Mailing Lava Rocks
Tony Bacalso is one of the longest-serving parcel post machine operators at the airport post office, processing and sorting hundreds of packages that make their way to his station every day.
Afterthoughts: Winter Wonder
How can we make it feel like the holidays when it’s 84 degrees out?
5 Great Local Books to Give This Christmas
Give local tidings and joy while supporting Hawai‘i writers, publishers and bookstores—and your friends’ and family’s reading habit.
HONOLULU Family Recipe Corner: Snowball Cookies Perfect for the Holidays
These melt-in-your-mouth treats could spark a snowball fight! Scoop cookies into pails for a classroom snack or a fun party favor.
13 Places to Dine Out for Christmas in Honolulu
Chateubriand, sesame-crusted seared ‘ahi, Hokkaido scallop-and-shrimp siu mai, gingersnap bread pudding and salted caramel chocolate tart with roasted bananas. Go.
7 Party Platters Your Guests Won’t Pūpū
Don’t try to be a potluck hero. Here are some tasty party platters you can order and pick up for the big holiday parties.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: Movies and TV Specials to Stream Online This Christmas
Holiday movies and shows to binge-watch this Christmas.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: 14 Christmas Songs That Put Us in the Holiday Spirit
Have yourself a merry little playlist.
19 Christmas-Themed Cocktails to Try in Honolulu This December
Making spirits bright with some yuletide cheer? Check.
16 Christmas Concerts in Honolulu 2018
Enjoy the sounds of the seasons around O‘ahu. Did we mention that a handful of these are free?
Holiday Movie Screenings, Theater Shows and Performances to Watch in Honolulu
’Tis the season for “The Nutcracker,” Christmas films, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu winter concert and more.
Quote Unquote: How a Local Chef Cooks with Kindness During the Holidays
Keith Ward and his crew have been cooking and serving hot meals at Waikīkī Health’s Next Step Shelter every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s for 13 years.
7 Free Events in December 2018
Gift shopping got you on a tight budget? From a holiday block party to an open dance class, check out these free events to offset your busy month with a little holiday spirit.
Mistletoe Tavern Pop-Up Serves Holiday Cocktails Downtown
Bring a crowd and load up on carbs before stopping by for stiff cups of Christmas cheer at this temporary bar.
6 Ways to Help Serve Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season on O‘ahu
In the spirit of giving, lend a (much-needed) helping hand.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2018
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 12, 2018.
Where to Order Takeout or Dine In for Thanksgiving 2018 in Hawai‘i
Why cook? Here are more than 35 places where you can order your Thanksgiving dinner to-go or dine out on the big day.
5 Places to Get Free Trees for Arbor Day This November
Looking for a new leafy friend? Head to one of these spots on Nov. 3.
5 Free Events in Honolulu to Check Out This October 2018
Start the fall season on a good note with some healthy local eats, a Waimānalo beach cleanup and a pumpkin festival.
50 Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.
8 Creative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Honolulu: The Best Activities for Everyone You Know
Whether you’re single, taken or married, there’s something fun to do this Valentine’s Day.
Incredible Photos of Christmas in Hawai‘i From the Past
Christmas might be over, but these historic photos are everlasting. Take a look back at Christmas in Hawai‘i from 1922 to 1997.
