Beautiful Winning Lei From the Lei Day Celebration Contest 2024
Hawai‘i’s talented lei makers showed out this May Day with dazzling submissions to the annual lei contest.
Outdoor News & Events
Explore the World’s Largest Native Hawaiian Plant Collection Online
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about native Hawaiian plants in Bishop Museum’s impressive Plants of Hawai‘i collection.
One Paddle, Two Paddle, All Locally Designed Pickleball Paddles
Score major style points with local pickleball gear.
Recreation Roundup for Sunny Summer Fun
Not sure what to do with your kids this summer? Look no further than our list of the best campsites and hikes on O‘ahu for the whole family.
Your Guide to Farmers Markets on O‘ahu
Explore O‘ahu farmers markets throughout the week for fresh produce, snacks, flowers and crafts.
Our Favorite Things to Do During Winter on O‘ahu
Go ice skating, marvel at a magic show, see the whales and run a marathon.
Mari’s Gardens Opens in Kailua
The green local business branches out with houseplants, flowers and fresh food.
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.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of dishes from Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, go to a block party in Waikīkī and sign up for Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event.
We Tried It: Surf Therapy
Blue Mind Surf Therapy offers workshops that combine the therapeutic power of surfing with mindfulness and self-awareness.
How to Watch Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui This Weekend
The fundraising concert will be livestreamed on HONOLULU’s website this Sunday, Aug. 20.
Why Hawai‘i’s Wildfires Are Growing Bigger and More Intense
The unfolding disaster on Maui is a sign of things to come as invasive grasses spread across the landscape and extreme rain-drought cycles intensify their fuel loads.
Unthirsty Plant Sale Returns: Save Water With Drought-Tolerant Plants
After a three-year break, the Unthirsty Plant Sale will be back on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Hālawa Xeriscape Garden.
The Ultimate Guide to the Honolulu Marathon 2023
Whether you’re in it for the malasada or to win your age group, here’s how to become a Honolulu Marathon 2023 finisher!
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
Get active and out there with our picks for best gym, golf course, pilates, campground and more.
We Tried It: Honolulu Zoo Society’s Wildest Show Summer Concert Series
Bask in fresh air, let the kids enjoy keiki activities, then listen to the sounds of local musicians after hours at the Honolulu Zoo.
Hydrofoiling With O‘ahu Waterman Jack Ho AKA @JackFromTown
Hawai‘i’s decorated student-athlete shares tips for first time foil boarders, surf safety and why he chose to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
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.
6 Awesome Bike Routes on O‘ahu
Gear up or grab a bike rental to ride across Waikīkī, around Honolulu’s historic sites, through parks and past the murals of Kaka‘ako.
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.
Kailua Welcomes a Tiny Curbside Parklet Built From Recycled Materials
Windward O‘ahu’s first parklet, built by volunteers, offers a stylish mini-green outside Café Kopi and near several popular Kailua shops.
4 Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day All Month Long
Take a self-defense class, run a 5 or 10K in honor of women everywhere, and shop local vendors with your friends, sisters, moms and daughters.
Everything You Need to Know About the "Aloha to Aloha Stadium" Event
Play field games, take a stroll through the Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame and relive decades of good times in Hālawa on Saturday, February 25.
We Tried It: Kualoa Ranch’s E-Bike Tour Was The Dream Escape We Needed
Thrilling trails, stunning mountain and ocean views, lush landscapes and the best guides to make it extra entertaining.
