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.
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Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
The last time the stars aligned for this twofer was in 2020. Here’s where to celebrate doubly around O‘ahu.
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
How well do you know Korean food? These traditional dishes go well beyond the familiarity of mandoo and kim chee.
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Sip rosé at a fashion-forward soirée, attend a family-friendly foodie event, celebrate Lei Day, see an opera in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and more.
Torishin’s New York flagship held a Michelin star for 7 years. Now, it’s Honolulu’s only yakitori omakase.
How to pamper Mom on Sunday, May 10? Start your browsing with 70-plus menus and keep checking back—we’re still adding more.
The view from the other side of the poke counter as the April 30 closing nears.
Shop and support local, see a star-studded benefit concert, attend an anime festival, watch a Spam-themed drone show and more.
First up, donabe cooking with Naoko Takei Moore on April 25, followed by Laotian cuisine and then Hawai‘i chef Sheldon Simeon.
The results are in for our annual awards, which recognize the best of the city. Read more about the winners in our July/August issue and HONOLULU Family this fall.
Crunchy breaded crusts that give way to tender, juicy pork? Yes, please!
On May 16, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.