5 Things You Should Know About 2026 BrunchFest Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Here’s the 411 on what you'll eat, where to park and more for our favorite annual brunch event, taking place Sunday, March 29.
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Celebrate the Irish in You at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Check out the St. Patrick’s Day parade, party at a street festival, dance at a Celtic-inspired milonga, make shamrock wands and more festivities.
2nd Annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival Will Pour Exclusive Collab Beers from O‘ahu Breweries
Every brewery on the island is also bringing its beers to the event this Saturday, March 14, at Waikīkī Brewing Co.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 12–18, 2026
Watch an epic fireworks show, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, see larger-than-life Lego sculptures, step right up at the circus and more.
11 Sakura Treats to Try During Cherry Blossom Season in Honolulu
Sakura soda floats, sakura sherbet, sakura cookies, cakes and more: where to get your cherry blossom fix this spring.
Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Is Back—in a New Spot
Come Tuesday, March 17, there’ll be plenty of corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and live Irish bands on Fort Street Mall.
How and Why Little Plum and Lady Elaine Lowered Many of Their Prices
“We don’t want to be too cool for school,” Dusty Grable says. “We want to be busy, and if that means lowering prices, we’ll do it.”
Nisshodo and Fujiya: The Stories Behind Honolulu’s Last Remaining Legacy Mochi Shops
Two modest shops anchor Honolulu’s mochi scene, one over 100 years old. This Girls’ Day, we’re retelling their stories.
Vote for Your Favorite Restaurant in the 2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Now through March 31, support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards.
Meet the Willy Wonka of Chill, Neale Asato
Neale Asato made his name on humble, nostalgic sherbet. Now, he’s a James Beard Award semifinalist.
What Bakers Crave
Eight of the city’s top bakers tell us which other bakers’ flaky, buttery, creamy treats they seek out.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2026
Enjoy Shakespeare-inspired orchestral concerts, experience Japanese pop culture, feast at this year’s K-pop themed BrunchFest and more.
Pohole, Hō‘io, Warabi: A Local Favorite Appears in Waikīkī
Fiddlehead ferns, aka pohole, hō‘i‘o, warabi and pako, are hard to find; now, visitors can get a taste of the locally loved delicacy at Basalt Waikīkī.
Two Must-Try Matcha Newcomers in Waikīkī
Maruwu Seicha and As You Like arrived last fall, pairing matcha lattes with soft serve and craft musubi.
Waikīkī’s New Rum-and-Chocolate Tasting Pairs Two ‘Ono Local Brands
At Royal Hawaiian Center’s House of Mana Up, Mānoa Chocolate and Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum combine forces for a worthy night out.
