Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 4–10, 2025
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, see ballet inspired by Impressionist art, learn about tribal heritage, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
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Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, see ballet inspired by Impressionist art, learn about tribal heritage, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
Experience “A Night in Morocco” with Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, enjoy the Aloha Festivals pageantry, dance around the yagura at the island’s biggest bon dance and more.
Cheer on the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball team, play at the ‘Ewa Carnival, attend a swimwear fashion show, see a new deep sea exhibit and more.
Attend a Hawaiian festival, vote for the best bao buns, watch a piano contest, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
Volunteer at a cat shelter, catch a screening of the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express and squad up for kickball.
Get a new tattoo, learn about local history with wine in hand, watch Joe Moore and Pat Sajak on stage, hike in the moonlight and more.
Have lots of furry fun with the Humane Society, celebrate Shark Week, see top ballet stars, laugh at Harry Potter jokes and more.
Compete in or spectate Hawai‘i’s largest outdoor volleyball event, watch top-notch hula, attend a garden fair, listen to ‘ukulele tunes and more.
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 19.
Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kaka‘ako on Saturday, July 19, with a slew of new vendors, entertainment and activities.
Find a page-turner, see a surf flick, meet farm animals, be among the first to hear Henry Kapono’s new EP and more.
Celebrate the spirit of summer at cultural festivals, shop made-in-Hawai‘i products and see Japanese artist Ado live in concert.
Meet Jewels Sparkles of RuPaul’s Drag Race for brunch, catch a burlesque variety show and pitch a business idea.
Connect science with Hawaiian culture, feed butterflies, eat andagi at a bon dance, hear classical music in the park and more.
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
Race in Waimea Bay, see a sushi knife demo, celebrate World Ocean Month, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day and Father’s Day, dance and party on Kalākaua Ave., adopt a dog and more.
Shop at Kailua’s boutiques, dance under the stars in downtown, admire modern Hawaiian art, sign up for a reading challenge and more.