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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Locally Designed Floral Pieces
Instead of gifting short-lived roses, make the Valentine’s Day feels last with wearable pieces of floral art.
Fiber Artist-Designer Amelia Samari Shapes Simple Rope Into Exquisite Baskets and Bags
We’re loving Samari’s elegant woven vessels that are as much art pieces as they are accessories.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 15–21, 2026
Watch pro golfers, shop for vinyl records and books, get a tattoo, meet big wave surfers and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 8–14, 2026
Attend a pop culture expo, celebrate the new year, watch a pageant, explore an art museum and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 1–7, 2026
See Iam Tongi in concert, buy beautiful beads, view art inspired by the history of Honouliuli Internment Camp and more.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Christmas
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services and retail stores will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas 2025.
Here’s Where You Can Get a Lucky Fukubukuro Bag on O‘ahu
From Dec. 28 through Jan. 4, more than 100 retailers will be offering deeply discounted grab bags filled with surprise merchandise.
Frolic’s ‘Onolicious 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 (Edible) Treats Foodies Will Love
Part 2 of Frolic’s foodie gift guide is (almost) all locally made, so you know you’ll be on Santa’s nice list.
2025 Holiday Gift Guide: HONOLULU Magazine Staff Picks
What’s on our gift list this year? Local-kine stationery, lei ornaments, a furrific fundraiser calendar and more from Hawai‘i businesses.
20 Fun, Stylish, Handy Gifts That Foodies Can Use
Part 1 of our holiday gift guide rounds up awesome (non-edible) finds from local boutiques, artists and makers.
Da Shop’s Ultimate Bookish Gift List
Check out the nine titles Da Shop booksellers are gifting this holiday season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
Where to Get Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals on O‘ahu
Here are details on deals, extended shopping hours and special perks at malls and local boutiques on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Your Insider Guide to Keep It Kaimukī Saturday
Shop the neighborhood’s small businesses via trolley and score exclusive holiday deals on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Just in time for gifting season, 11 exciting new boutiques to check out.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
Our Favorite Local LGBTQIA+-Owned Stores and Eateries
Where to shop and dine local during Hawai‘i’s Pride Month.
New Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Collection Hiluhilu Brings Us Back to Our Roots
Hiluhilu is a collaboration between Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and local jewelry labels Paradisus and Jason Dow Jewelry.
4 Toys Adults and Kids Can’t Get Enough Of
Adults are purchasing blind boxes and other toys alongside kids. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular ones.
These Local Bag Lei Are Totes Charming
There’s nothing we love more than a local spin on a global trend. Case in point, Hawai‘i’s answer to the current bag charm obsession: island-inspired adornments for your carryalls.
Trade Your Secondhand Reyn Spooner Shirts for New Threads
You can now trade in pre-owned shirts for store credit through the Reyn’s Again program, with those in good condition given a second chance.
O‘ahu Pop-Up Market Guide: Where and When to Find Them
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
12 Awesome First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors You Don’t Want to Miss
Trust us, you’ll want to add these new booths to your must-shop list.
