We Tried It: Urban Foraging With Dr. Nat Bletter
Snack your way through Honolulu’s forests on this guided foraging botany tour.
Things To Do
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.
So Many Reasons to Love Made in Hawai‘i
(Partner Content) Made in Hawai‘i Festival is coming up August 15–17.
Showdown in Chinatown Filmmaking Competition Returns After 10 Years
The local competition that challenges filmmakers to create short films in just 48 hours is set for July 26.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu
The best new attraction, free hobbies, adult art classes and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Kenny Endo Marks His 50th Anniversary as a Master Taiko Drummer
His anniversary celebration will span Aug. 9–15 with concerts, workshops, presentations and a film screening.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 2)
Celebrate the spirit of summer at cultural festivals, shop made-in-Hawai‘i products and see Japanese artist Ado live in concert.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2025
Meet Jewels Sparkles of RuPaul’s Drag Race for brunch, catch a burlesque variety show and pitch a business idea.
Where to See Sunflowers Blooming on O‘ahu
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
We Tried It: Fishing at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden
The free catch-and-release program is back at Loko Waimaluhia in Kāne‘ohe.
14 Staycation Deals on O‘ahu for Kama‘āina
Here are some of our favorite kama‘āina hotel deals to make your next staycation fun and easy on the wallet.
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.
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.
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.
