Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: Feb. 2–Feb. 8
Watch an Oscar-nominated film on the big screen, attend a highly anticipated annual school carnival and enjoy some comedy.
The Perfect Weekend
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: Jan. 26–Feb. 1
Attend a community baby shower, catch the last of "Hamilton" and watch a Haruki Murakami play adaptation at UH Mānoa.
5 (More!) Amazing Things to Do on O‘ahu
Explore Doris Duke’s Shangri La, kayak to the Mokes or take a sunset catamaran sail.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 19–25, 2023
Go to a drive-in movie, watch a play written by Da Pidgin Guerrilla or attend a new keiki-friendly event with food trucks, hopscotch and face painting.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: Jan. 12-18, 2023
Visit Bishop Museum after hours, enjoy the MLK Day parade in Waikīkī, get your tickets to Tumua: Special Taping at Hawai‘i Theatre and celebrate at the 2023 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival.
Where To Celebrate Chinese New Year in 2023
Kung Hee Fat Choy! Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, Jan. 22. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these festivities around O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: Jan. 5-11, 2023
Learn to speak conversational Hawaiian, delight in a Bollywood and South Asia Film Festival and check out the second annual Mu‘u at the Museum.
Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Weekend: Dec. 29, 2022–Jan. 4, 2023
Happy New Year! See fireworks in Waikīkī, shop for Fukubukuro mystery bags and watch the pineapple drop in Mililani with the keiki.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Check out who’s taking the stage this spring at concert venues around O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Christmas Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 22–28, 2022
Watch Avatar: The Way of Water on the big screen with specialty snacks, enjoy Christmas brunch at Turtle Bay Resort and delight in the sounds of Paula Fuga and Kalani Pe‘a.
Ice Palace Hawai‘i Reopens with New Hours and a Refreshed Interior
After being closed for nearly three years, skaters can finally hit the ice once again.
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
New Year’s Eve Parties, Fireworks Show and Other Events
Here’s where you can party on New Year’s Eve with food, Champagne and friends, and also where you can go early to celebrate.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 15–21, 2022
Have brunch with Santa, explore a giant snow globe, and watch Kermit and Miss Piggy on the big screen with live orchestral music.
“Hamilton” Delivers with Electric Performances
Our takeaway and tips from Honolulu’s long-awaited debut of the hip Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 8–14, 2022
Run a marathon, catch Hamilton, see Kimié Miner in concert, and shop all weekend long at craft and gift fairs.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December and January
Get into the holiday spirit by picking up a local tree, watching an iconic Broadway musical, jamming out to Hawai‘i’s favorite reggae band and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 1–7
Take in the Honolulu City Lights, shop an eco-friendly holiday market and listen to Yo-Yo Ma under the stars.
Can’t Miss: Honolulu City Lights
Here’s your guide to the Dec. 3 opening night tree lighting ceremony and block party, and take photos with Santa throughout the month.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Visit These Christmas Bar Pop-Ups in Honolulu for Holiday Cheer
Check out The Christmas Bar Hawai‘i at Tiki’s, Winter Wonderland at Ala Moana Center, Sippin’ Santa at Prince Waikīkī, Secret Santa at The Other Side Lounge, Candy Cane Lane Speakeasy at ‘Alohilani Resort and the Infinity Bar at Show Aloha Land.
Your Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 24–30, 2022
Taste festive holiday craft cocktails, watch Uncle Roger on-stage and pick up a Christmas tree.
We Tried It: Backyard Adventures Exhibit at Bishop Museum
Dress up like a bug, try out animal night vision and play video games to investigate the science found all around your backyard.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 17–23, 2022
Join the block party at Honolulu Night Market, decorate cookies and eat doughnuts, and get a head start on holiday shopping at a craft fair.
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