Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2025

Dive into local architecture, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, go on a boozy brunch shopping spree, join the Honolulu Pride festivities and more.

 

Architecture Walking Tour Courtesy Of Aia Honolulu

Photo: Courtesy of AIA Honolulu

 

CELEBRATION

AIA Honolulu’s Architecture Month

Events throughout October

AIA Honolulu is hosting a slew of architecture events, from a photography class to a career seminar to a hands-on youth architectural workshop.

 

Ticket prices TBA, various venues, aiahonolulu.org, @aiahonolulu

 


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Mid Autumn Festival Parade Pc Andrea Lee

Photo: Andrea Lee

 

FESTIVAL

Mid-Autumn Festival

Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy mooncakes and other traditional treats, feed the Chinese lions for good luck and join the lantern parade at this annual festival.

 

Free admission, Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N Beretania St., Chinatown, chinatown808.com, @chinatown808hi

 


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SHOPPING

Sip + Shop Goes Brunch

Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.

Spend a day strolling, shopping and tasting different wine at participating boutiques and stores in the heart of Waikīkī. This event, organized by HONOLULU Magazine, is made for those who love to sip while they shop.

 

 

$50, International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, hnltix.com, @honolulumag

 


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CONCERT

Kolohe Kai: What Aloha Means

Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.

Don your aloha attire and groove with Island reggae musician Kolohe Kai, who embarks on his album release tour, along with special guest Protoje.

 

 

From $57, Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Waikīkī, blaisdellcenter.com, @kolohekaimusic

 


 

Honolulu Pride Courtesy Of Hawaii Lgbt Legacy Foundation

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation

 

FESTIVAL

Honolulu Pride

Oct. 16–19

The state’s biggest celebration of gender and sexual identities returns with a concert, fabulous parties, a parade through Waikīkī and a drag brunch.

 

Ticket price varies by event, various venues, honolulupride.com, @honolulupride

 


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Mana Up Showcase Courtesy Of Mana Up

Photo: Courtesy of Mana Up

 

SHOPPING

The Mana Up Showcase

Oct. 26, livestream on YouTube 3 and 5 p.m., broadcast 7 p.m.

Check out the latest products from Mana Up’s 10th cohort of Hawai‘i entrepreneurs and shop them right at home. And don’t miss the in-person market at Bloomingdale’s on Nov. 6.

 

manauphawaii.com, @manauphawaii

 


 

Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.