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.
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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.
Ein Prosit! Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest on O‘ahu
Check out 11 places around the island to celebrate with German beer, bratwurst and plenty of lederhosen.
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.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 9, 2026.
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.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Thai Issan Cuisine Finally Wins Gold for Best Thai
A previous finalist, the cozy gem next to Foodland at Market City has won over Hale ‘Aina voters at last.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Da Seafood Cartel Is Recognized as the Seafood Specialist
Da Seafood Cartel, winner of Best Mexican and Best Seafood, brings vibrant coastal flavors to a converted gas station.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: It’s a Tasty Late Night in Mō‘ili‘ili at Khan Skewer Restaurant
Grilled skewers and DIY drink towers light up Khan Skewer Restaurant.
