Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2026
Get away to the Fantasy Island-themed Hale ‘Aina Gala, admire sculptures made with canned food, cycle along the Kaiwi Coast and more.
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Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2026
Get away to the Fantasy Island-themed Hale ‘Aina Gala, admire sculptures made with canned food, cycle along the Kaiwi Coast and more.
Feast at Fantasy Island: What You’ll Eat at the Hale ‘Aina Gala on Sept. 5
Indulge in bites from award-winning chefs and hunt for a golden pineapple in an immersive Fantasy Island setting under the stars.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Sept. 5–6.
Kilo Summit: A New Project Debuting at Made in Hawai‘i Festival
With exclusive collaborations and live programming, Kilo Summit is bringing a new dimension to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival experience.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 20–26, 2026
Watch fireworks at the waterpark, vote for your favorite bao, see a play about a little-known chapter in Hawaiian history and more.
Pushing Boundaries One Note at a Time: The Innovative Sounds of Taimane
Tune in to Nā Mele on Monday, Aug. 24, for a spellbinding episode with ‘ukulele virtuoso Taimane.
Your Insider Guide to Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 32nd annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns Aug. 20–23. Here’s what you should know before you go.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 13–19, 2026
Watch South Shore sports, attend a concert under the stars, see a photography exhibit, laugh out loud at a comedy fest and more.
Kama‘āina Deals: Shopping Discounts and Promos for Locals
Hawai‘i residents can score awesome kama‘āina deals at these O‘ahu retailers.
Where They Are Now: 90-Plus Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops & Food Trucks
More than a third have reopened or are working to reopen, mostly along the Kihei-Lahaina-Ka‘anapali stretch.
