Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Take a tractor ride, choose the perfect pumpkin, pick your own produce and celebrate the season at bustling block parties.
Things To Do
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waimānalo to Kahana
Another look at a classic gem: Drive through 13 ahupua‘a as you shop, explore a hidden garden and eat your way up the Windward coast.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2025
Celebrate māhū voices at Māhū Madness, catch the classic Bogart-Hepburn film The African Queen and learn about ancient Hawaiian fishing practices.
Your Insider Guide to Megabon
Experience Osaka vibes at this this massive Japanese festival with a new location in Pearl City.
All About Hawai‘i Walls at Capitol Modern
Join the Hawai‘i Walls 2025 festival with free public events all month long.
Empty Bowl Hawai‘i Returns to Support the End of Food Insecurity
At this fundraising event, you pick a ceramic bowl and fill it with soups by beloved local restaurants like The Pig & The Lady and MW Restaurant.
We Tried It: Beginning Ballet for Adults
Queen Emma Ballet gave me another chance to embrace my inner ballerina.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2025
Experience “A Night in Morocco” with Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, enjoy the Aloha Festivals pageantry, dance around the yagura at the island’s biggest bon dance and more.
What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Gala Plus Everything Else You Need to Know
Indulge in dishes from Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, and immerse yourself in an evening of Moroccan-themed entertainment, henna stations, psychic readings and dancing under the stars.
Your Insider Guide to Empty Bowl Hawai‘i
Slurp soup from top chefs to support the Feed the People Hawai‘i program on Sept. 27.
Early Bird Tickets on Sale: Sip + Shop at International Market Place
A one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the heart of Waikīkī.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Aug. 30–31.
We Tried It: Urban Foraging With Dr. Nat Bletter
Snack your way through Honolulu’s forests on this guided foraging botany tour.
O‘ahu Pop-Up Market Guide: Where and When to Find Them
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
12 Awesome First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors You Don’t Want to Miss
Trust us, you’ll want to add these new booths to your must-shop list.
Hale ‘Aina Celebration Returns: A Moroccan-Inspired Culinary Night at The Royal Hawaiian
Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, this magical evening under the stars celebrates Hawai‘i’s top chefs and restaurants in vintage style.
Save the Date: Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2025
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
20 Awesome Family Activities
Looking for fresh activities to enjoy as a family? Here’s our fall-winter bucket list jam-packed with fantastic ideas to get you out and about.
Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2025
Volunteer at a cat shelter, catch a screening of the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express and squad up for kickball.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
So Many Reasons to Love Made in Hawai‘i
(Partner Content) Made in Hawai‘i Festival is coming up August 15–17.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
