What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Labor Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 9, 2026.
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Your Insider Guide to Megabon
Experience Osaka vibes at this this massive Japanese festival on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 3–9, 2026
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors, admire pastel paintings, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
On Board with AI? It’s Complicated
We will never use AI to write editorial stories, but its power to assist with processes is undeniable.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2026
Get away to the Fantasy Island-themed Hale ‘Aina Gala, admire sculptures made with canned food, cycle along the Kaiwi Coast and more.
Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future During Hawaiian History Month
PBS Hawai‘i honors Hawaiian History Month in September with multiple programs and stories across our broadcast and digital platforms.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Sept. 5–6.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2026
Watch a volleyball tourney, donate canned goods, learn about tribal heritage, see a swimwear fashion show and more.
Kilo Summit: A New Project Debuting at Made in Hawai‘i Festival
With exclusive collaborations and live programming, Kilo Summit is bringing a new dimension to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival experience.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 20–26, 2026
Watch fireworks at the waterpark, vote for your favorite bao, see a play about a little-known chapter in Hawaiian history and more.
Pushing Boundaries One Note at a Time: The Innovative Sounds of Taimane
Tune in to Nā Mele on Monday, Aug. 24, for a spellbinding episode with ‘ukulele virtuoso Taimane.
Helpful Tips for Emergency Preparedness
Here are things to know when storms, hurricanes and other disasters are threatening, courtesy of Hawaiian Electric.
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