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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From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – December Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Relive the Vibrant String and Brass Music of Kalākaua’s Reign This January
Award-winning musicians perform “A Night of Sovereign Strings” at the Honolulu Museum of Art on Jan. 12 and 13.
Holiday Movie Screenings, Theater Shows and Performances to Watch in Honolulu
’Tis the season for “The Nutcracker,” Christmas films, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu winter concert and more.
After Six Months, XO Restaurant Keeps It Interesting
Don’t worry, the adobo fried chicken is still on the menu.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Take a Train Ride at the Hawaiian Railway Society
You can check out local locomotives; watch model trains zip through an expansive miniature landscape; and buy train whistles or exclusive Tori Richard aloha shirts.
10 Non-Christmas Things to Do This December in Honolulu
Rock out at a concert, run a marathon, cheer on veterans and more.
Quote Unquote: How a Local Chef Cooks with Kindness During the Holidays
Keith Ward and his crew have been cooking and serving hot meals at Waikīkī Health’s Next Step Shelter every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s for 13 years.
Kapi‘olani Community College’s Farmers Market Celebrates 15 Years on O‘ahu
Kapi‘olani Community College has promoted local farmers, launched businesses, inspired other markets and cultivated a deep respect for Hawai‘i agriculture.
What You’ll Find in the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Pier Nine by Sam Choy
Can a college cafeteria get an upgrade from a local chef? We tried it out.
The 13 Best Events on O‘ahu This December 2018
Mark your calendar for a lineup of comedy, concerts, fashion, film and more happening this month.
Market Specials: 5 Popular Farmers Markets on O‘ahu
Here are some specialty items exclusive to each market organized by the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation.
