Honolulu Family

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026

Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

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The Perfect Weekend

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026

Laura Dornbush,

Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.

Holiday

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Andrea Lee, Jasmine Chagnon,

Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.

Education

2026 Hawai‘i College Guide

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.

Education

Private School Guide

HONOLULU Magazine Team

Everything you need to know about applying for a private school in Hawai‘i.

Best of Honolulu

Best of HONOLULU Family 2025

Brie Thalmann, Andrea Lee, Jasmine Chagnon, Thomas Obungen, Diane Seo,

Every year, we look forward to these awards, which celebrate a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. From tea time with butterflies and ultra-creative art classes to cool grad lei and the chicest bounce houses on the island, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 winners.

Roundups

Where to Find Snacks, Gifts & Special Menus for Lunar New Year

Frolic Hawai‘i,

The Year of the Fire Horse is going to be intense: These eateries around O‘ahu have everything you’ll need to celebrate.

Daji Spicy Pavilion Food Spread Pc Andrea Lee

Chinese

Daji Spicy Pavilion 黔香阁 Brings Guizhou-Style Spice to Honolulu

Andrea Lee,

A beef brisket noodle unlike what you’ve had before, spicy dry mix noodles and juicy potstickers at O‘ahu’s only Guizhou food specialist.

Chinatown Festival And Parade Photo Courtesy Of Chinatown 808

Lunar New Year

Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade

Laura Dornbush,

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.