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ICYMI: The 2026 Hale ‘Aina Gala Takes Guests on a Culinary Escape to Fantasy Island
HONOLULU Magazine’s annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration transformed The Kāhala Hotel & Resort into a tropical Fantasy Island filled with award-winning bites, creative cocktails and plenty of island-inspired adventure.
Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival and Parade
Celebrate the harvest season, eat mooncakes and gaze at the moon in Chinatown on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 10–16, 2026
Celebrate Aloha Festivals in West O‘ahu, admire aluminum can masterpieces, taste taro varieties, rock out to a show with Alanis Morissette tunes and more.
Books to Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month in Hawai‘i
From poetry to picture books, read through these titles to celebrate our local Latine and Hispanic cultures!
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.
Your Insider Guide to Megabon
Experience Osaka vibes at this this massive Japanese festival on Saturday, Sept. 12.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Okinawan Festival is this weekend. During Okinawan FEASTival, 20 restaurants are serving traditional and new creations Sept. 7–21.
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.
Dishes That Define O‘ahu
From chichi dango to lau lau stew to char siu croissants, our food reflects our stories.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Chao Restaurant Group Wins Restaurateur of the Year
Behind the unconventional rise of Chao Restaurant Group, helmed by Chancelor Kim and Dong Dang.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best New Restaurant Chao Hawai‘i Is Playfully Viet-Inspired
Chao’s roots are traditional, though its approach is a different story. Get the scoop on some of the restaurant’s popular dishes.
