Your Insider Guide to Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 18.
Things To Do
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 9–15, 2026
See the world’s largest ‘ukulele, watch queer films, enter an open water swim race, meet farm animals and more.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: July 2–8, 2026
Immerse yourself in a Tahitian dance competition, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, see a 3D art exhibition, watch Shrek on stage and more.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
Feast at our Taste of Honolulu event, see blockbusters with live musical scores, shop Made in Hawai‘i Festival and more.
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.
Your Insider Guide to the 13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is back on Saturday, July 4. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Month, see somber movies, train with fitness experts, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 18–24, 2026
Find a unique Father’s Day gift, celebrate Juneteenth, taste top-shelf tequila, laugh out loud at a comedy show and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 11–17, 2026
Check out all things fishing and seafood, shop the biggest secondhand book sale, watch a floral parade, dance on the streets of Waikīkī and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 4–10, 2026
Celebrate World Oceans Day, join a reading challenge, jam at a zoo concert, see an alfresco flick and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 1)
Celebrate diverse cultures at fun festivals, join a running or swimming race, see Earth, Wind & Fire in concert and more.
5 Free Ways to Stay Active
Looking to try something new, get fit and make friends all for free? Check out these group activities available on O‘ahu.
Pottery Meets Yoga in Studio Norae’s New Mindful Movement Workshop
Local ceramicist and yogi Lauren Shin teaches Vinyasa yoga and pottery hand-building in Presence, a four-week workshop.
Your Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Enjoy pasta and pizza, marvel over Italian cars and check out the new VIP street festival experience at this year’s Festa Italiana.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 28–June 3, 2026
Catch a sunset flick on the beach, meet a Nepalese artist, up your sustainability knowledge, play more than 2,000 board games and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 21–27, 2026
Seek self-care at a wellness event, float a lantern on Memorial Day, watch animated masterpieces, see a satirical play and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 14–20, 2026
Eat inventive poke dishes, foster a kitten, ride your bike to work, take a wellness walk and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 7–13, 2026
Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
May the good times roll with these musicians across O‘ahu.
We Tried It and You Can Too
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
Learn How to Engrave Your Own Hawaiian Jewelry with Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry
In this jewelry engraving experience, you’ll learn traditional techniques to hand-engrave an initial on a sterling silver pendant.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2026
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
