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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Holiday 2021 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O’ahu: Part 1
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HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
A New Lifestyle Shop at Ward Opens Our Minds (and Wallets) to Unique Goods
Island boy meets world.
How the Iconic Moniz Family Were Raised in the Waves of Waikīkī
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2021 and January 2022
Stroll through rows of Christmas trees, laugh out loud in a (smaller) crowd, go crafting and start 2022 with an aria or two.
5 Family Tips for Making Your Gingerbread Houses Last in Hawai‘i
We asked an expert baker how to keep your gingerbread creations sturdy so that nothing will be stirring, not even a house.
The Blockbuster Musical Hamilton Heads to Honolulu in 2022
The new season of Broadway in Hawai‘i will feature three shows new to the Islands. Here are five things to know if you are thinking of buying season tickets.
In a Battle of Gingerbread Houses, Who Will Reign Supreme?
When HONOLULU and Frolic Hawai‘i go head-to-head in Foodland’s gingerbread house competition, all bets are off. Plus, some tips to help you build your own sweet, cinnamon-y, super fabulous piece of edible real estate.
Last Chance in Kalihi for This Beef Stew, Fresh Fish and Hotcakes
After 55 years, Megs Drive-In will serve its last comforting plates on December 17.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for December 2–8, 2021
Celebrate Christmas in the country, create art after-hours, watch a royal tale, say ‘aloha’ to Shaka Santa, and register for a marine-themed camp.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Man Behind The Honolulu Marathon
In 1973, Dr. Jack Scaff transformed the Mid-Pacific Road Runners 30K into a marathon, mapping out a route from the south to the east side of the island.
