Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
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Shop Local: Our Ultimate 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
HONOLULU Magazine Team
Here are options to get fabulous gifts from Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry At Ward Village
Satisfy your holiday cravings and treat yourself to delicious dining as you check off your shopping list, enjoy the lights and celebrate the season with family and friends at Ward Village.
We Tried It: Lil Kahuna Beach at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i
A tipping bucket, water sprayers, 60 additional keiki fun activities—the perfect place for a party, or just a super fun day.
10 Things to Know About the Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption on Hawai‘i Island
Details about the largest active volcano on Earth, from the projected path of molten rock, vog risk and how to watch a live shot from your couch.
We Tried It: Breathwork – Connected Conscious Breathing
Three HONOLULU staffers visited Yoga Room Hawai‘i last weekend to “breathe in, breathe out.” It was much heavier and more enlightening than we imagined.
Give Big Hawai‘i Returns to Spark Your Charitable Spirit for the Holidays
Now through Dec. 31, give back in a big—and super convenient—way with our online fundraiser.
Sodas, Ginger Beers and Other Non-Beer Beverages from Honolulu Breweries
Beer Lab Hawai‘i, Bitter Root Brewery, Maui Brewing and Ola Brew have a variety of tasty brews that will keep you sober.
Kailua Town’s Holiday Happenings
Support local and shop small at Kailua Town.
Meet the Next Generation at Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery and Other Shops
Adult children now help their parents run some of Chinatown’s most long-standing and beloved food businesses.
Enter Foodland’s Gingerbread House Contest
Now through Dec. 23, share your sweet creations on Instagram. One lucky winner will win the big grand prize: a $500 gift card to Foodland.
