Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
Summer
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: July 2025
Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kaka‘ako on Saturday, July 19, with a slew of new vendors, entertainment and activities.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Independence Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Independence Day on July 4, 2025.
Splash Into Summer With Summer Reads for Young Readers
Keep your keiki entertained this summer with these books for elementary to young adult readers.
Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Entertainment on O‘ahu
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024
The latest temple-by-temple guide to hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and more from Makiki to Waipahu to Mililani.
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.
24 Amazon Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Whether you’re planning summer holoholo trips, headed back to college or sprucing up a small living space, we found a deal for you.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
Oahu‘s 2023 Summer Fun Program
Thousands of keiki on O‘ahu are expected to participate from June 13 to July 28—here’s how to sign up.
These 3 Local Hawai‘i Swimsuit Brands are Making Waves this Summer
Look stylish while supporting sustainability with these three female-owned brands.
Taro, Pudding, Oatmeal, Lychee: Ranking Ice Garden’s Best-Selling Shave Ice Bowls
We asked you to name your favorites at the classic ‘Aiea shave ice shop—and then we ate four sugar rush-inducing bowls.
10 Things You Should Know About “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Sweet Summer Finds: Here’s What Our Fashion Editor is Wanting, Wearing and Wishing for this Season
Every time I scour the city and Instagram for new fashions and products, I’m amazed (and proud!) at what our local retailers and designers create.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List 2021: The 41 Best Things to Do This Summer on O‘ahu
We rounded up your must-do list for the season so you can plan the best summer ever.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2021
Outdoor adventurer, indoor enthusiast, stand-up comedy admirer, Hawaiian music lover, yacht appreciator: Whoever you are, get ready for an action-packed start to the summer.
Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu
With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.
Ice Cream Pies by the Slice Are a New Thing in Chinatown
For pastry chef Heather Lukela, a one-time side hustle has turned into her very own pie shop.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Frozen Treats for a Boiling Hot Day on O‘ahu
Labor Day might signal the end of summer elsewhere, but we’ll still be sweating through the next few months. Here are our favorite ways to cool down.
