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.
Things To Do
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 5–11, 2025
Shop at Kailua’s boutiques, dance under the stars in downtown, admire modern Hawaiian art, sign up for a reading challenge and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in June 2025
Celebrate Pride Month with the return of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, learn about gender-affirming care for keiki and more.
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies on O‘ahu This Summer
Grab your beach blankets and chairs, stock up on snacks and enjoy a film alfresco.
We Tried It: Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep
Learn about aquatic reptiles, dig for faux fossils, take a journey in a time machine and more at a new Bishop Museum exhibit.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 29–June 4, 2025
Up your sustainability knowledge, see a play inspired by The Golden Girls, play more than 2,000 board games, catch a sunset flick on the beach and more.
Photo Gallery: Lāhainā Noon Over Sky Gate in Downtown Honolulu
Lāhainā Noon occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025, with our staff photographer and several others in attendance to see the phenomenon fulfill the Sky Gate sculpture’s intention.
O‘ahu Adventure Day: 7 Hours in ‘Ewa Beach
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 22–28, 2025
Honor fallen service members, see the live-action Lilo & Stitch, frolic in the sunflower fields, discover aquatic dinosaurs and more.
I’m Almost 6 Feet Tall. Here’s What It Was Like Staying at Hawai‘i’s First Capsule Hotel
First Cabin International opened in April on the 14th floor of the Waikīkī Business Plaza.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 15–21, 2025
Laugh at a play, watch inspiring surfers, see animated flicks, spend an evening in a garden and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 1)
See the dramedy play that inspired a Netflix sitcom, join the lantern floating ceremony, jam with Maoli and welcome bon dance season.
We Tried It: Volcanic Wedgeee Waterslide at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i
Slide into summer on the tallest, steepest and fastest thrill ride in the state, opening May 17.
Savor Summer at RumFire Po‘ipū
Experience bold Island flavors, handcrafted cocktails and stunning 180-degree ocean views at Kaua‘i’s premier south shore dining destination.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 8–14, 2025
Meet Disney characters, go bird watching, celebrate Mother’s Day, see a silent film and more.
Yohei Sushi Kāhala Celebrates One Year
The restaurant’s jubilee, “Exclusive Moments, One Year in the Making”, is a nod to tradition and offers a taste of what’s next.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in May 2025
Catch Kalani Pe‘a’s May Day concert, join the Aloha Bears’ weekend bash and meet a family of queens in Kumu Kahua Theatre’s latest show.
In the Mood for Lei: Where to Take Lei-Making Classes on O‘ahu
Here’s where to celebrate Lei Day: we’ve rounded up the many places offering intro classes on the Islands’ signature floral craft.
How to Grow Your Own Lei Garden
Dreaming of a lei garden of your own? This is your sign to dig in with tips from a horticulturist and a guidebook.
We Tried It: Heated
This new Kaka‘ako fitness studio offers infrared sweat seshes that work the whole body.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 1–7, 2025
Celebrate May Day and Cinco de Mayo, attend a Filipino fiesta, view Hawaiian artifacts and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2025
Shop a pet expo with furry friends in tow, crown the new king of Poke Fest, sip the night away at two wine-derful events and more.
