9 Unique Local Treats and Gifts to Thank Our Teachers
Support local and show appreciation for our school teachers with these sweet surprises during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8–12.
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A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Hawai‘i Kai to Kaimukī
Visit a Korean temple, buy some new plants, catch a foreign film and discover the lesser-known parts of East O‘ahu.
5 Ways to Have Fun on Mother’s Day 2023
Celebrate Mom with these special events and workshops where she'll receive pampering and precious handmade gifts.
Reserve Your Lantern for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Ceremony
The new online reservation system for the Memorial Day tradition launches Monday, May 15.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Honolulu to North Shore
Grab artisan ice cream, shop vintage treasures, sample locally grown coffee and ride a train all on your way to the North Shore.
Kailua Welcomes a Tiny Curbside Parklet Built From Recycled Materials
Windward O‘ahu’s first parklet, built by volunteers, offers a stylish mini-green outside Café Kopi and near several popular Kailua shops.
Hokkaido Ramen Festival Is Bringing 18 Ramen Shops to Waikīkī
Every two weeks, a new trio of shops will sell their ramen. Up now: Sanomaru, Tokin and Yukiguni Story.
We Tried It: HONOLULU Family Keiki Krafts Presented by City Mill
Get creative and hands-on at these free monthly keiki workshops that are fun for the whole family.
Oahu‘s 2023 Summer Fun Program
Thousands of keiki on O‘ahu are expected to participate from June 13 to July 28—here’s how to sign up.
‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
32 Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts from Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
May 14 is Mother’s Day! Treat the mommas in your life like the goddesses they are with stylish finds from local designers, artists and boutiques.
Limu Is Making a Comeback in Waimānalo. Here’s Where to Find Recipes.
The Waimānalo Limu Hui is cultivating limu and traditional practices, one planting at a time.
Move Over, Monopoly: Island Game Nights Have Been Going Local with Hawai‘i-Themed Akamai
Get the ‘ohana together for game night with Akamai, a board game created to test your knowledge of and teach Hawaiian culture and principles.
How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu’s Midcentury Architectural Gem
Tour the elegant home up on Tantalus designed by prominent architect Vladimir Ossipoff, and don‘t miss design talk story pau hana events.
