Where to Take Your Kids for a Horseback or Pony Ride on O‘ahu
Giddy up! Your keiki will love walking, riding, grooming and feeding horses at these six locations.
Things To Do
June Events for Kids on O‘ahu
Enjoy a petting zoo at the water park, take a free tour of ‘Iolani Palace, celebrate King Kamehameha Day and more!
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in June 2023
Attend HiSAM’s queer arts festival, join the Walk for Life and celebrate Mark Kanemura’s new picture book “I Am a Rainbow.”
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2023
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: Mahina Māhealani
The first Honolulu Night Market of 2023 is on Saturday, June 3. Here’s everything you need to know about Our Kaka‘ako’s block party.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 25–31, 2023
Honor Memorial Day, sing along to a Whitney Houston musical, park for free in Kaimukī and watch a play about the folks you meet at Longs.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Soak in the beauty of Hawai‘i, take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos and sip fresh-squeezed lemonade at this family-run farm in Waimānalo.
How You Can Honor Loved Ones This Memorial Day
Participate in a lantern floating ceremony, sew a lei, attend the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony or watch a parade in Waikīkī.
Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2023
Come out for delicious carnival food, a petting zoo, thrilling rides and the debut of a mesmerizing equine circus at the 50th State Fair.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 18–24, 2023
Enjoy free, family-friendly events at museums, have fun at festivals, party at the water park and savor 15 exclusive dishes at Poke Fest.
Join Artist-Led, Family-Friendly Workshops at HiSAM’s Super Saturday
It’s all about creating art inspired by art during a fun-packed day for keiki and ‘ohana at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 11–17, 2023
Watch a hilarious play-within-a-play, find Mom the perfect gift, volunteer at Camp Pālehua and learn about Hawaiian celestial navigation.
Asian American Pacific Islander Month: 5 Books to Broaden Your Horizons
Explore these titles from AAPI writers and editors and meet the author of Midnight in Broad Daylight at da Shop on Saturday, May 13.
Explore Local Works at Leeward Community College’s New Art Gallery
Hō‘ikeākea Gallery’s first exhibition runs until Aug. 25, 2023, and includes Artists’ Discussions in July and August.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Hawai‘i Kai to Kaimukī
Visit a Korean temple, buy some new plants, catch a foreign film and discover the lesser-known parts of East O‘ahu.
5 Ways to Have Fun on Mother’s Day 2023
Celebrate Mom with these special events and workshops where she'll receive pampering and precious handmade gifts.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Honolulu to North Shore
Grab artisan ice cream, shop vintage treasures, sample locally grown coffee and ride a train all on your way to the North Shore.
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.
Little Plumeria Farms Opens for Guided Tours on O‘ahu’s North Shore
This 20-acre property run by three generations of photographer Clark Little’s family will be open until Oct. 31.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 4–10, 2023
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
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.
How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.