Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 2–8, 2026

Photo: Courtesy of Prince Waikīkī

House of Sakura Pop-Up

Open Thursday to Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m., through May 31

If you can’t make it to Japan to celebrate cherry blossom season, the next best thing is a visit to this seasonal pop-up in Waikīkī. Sip on specialty cocktails by Beam Suntory, a curated sake selection or a highball from the Suntory Traveling Highball Machine Cart. You can also snack on Japanese street food-inspired bites and matcha desserts while lounging under a canopy of sakura blooms.

Food and beverage available for purchase, walk-ins, no reservations needed, Prince Waikīkī, 100 Holomoana St., princewaikiki.com, @princewaikiki

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“Hunananiho Beach Park” by Helen Iaea

Beauty of Pastels Art Show

March 31 through April 25: Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., opening reception

View a curated collection of pastel paintings from artists statewide, presented by the Pastel Artists of Hawai‘i. You’ll see local landscapes, portraits, still life and abstracts—all using soft, also known as dry, pastels. This traditional technique was also used by legendary artists of the past, such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas and Pablo Picasso. If you visit the exhibit on a weekend afternoon, you’ll have a chance to interact with artists live painting onsite.

Free admission, Downtown Art Center, 1041 Nu‘uanu Ave., Downtown, pastelartistsofhawaii.com, @downtownartcenter

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Photo: Courtesy of AIA Hawai‘i and Bishop Museum

Shells, Wings & Wonder: An Architectural LEGO Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore how architecture is inspired by Hawai‘i’s natural environment using your favorite colorful blocks. In conjunction with the new Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawai‘i exhibit at Bishop Museum, local architects from the American Institute of Architects Hawai‘i Chapter will host 30-minute workshops throughout the day where you’ll build nature-themed structures, like a tiny home inspired by a snail or a treehouse for an emerging butterfly.

Family-friendly, workshop included with museum admission, $24.95 adult kama‘āina admission, $22.95 senior kama‘āina admission, $20.95 youth kama‘āina admission, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum

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Photo: Courtesy of Chamber Music Hawai‘i

Plucked Strings Concert

Saturday, April 4, 7 to 9 p.m.

This intimate classical concert features an ensemble of musicians from Chamber Music Hawai‘i joined by guest harpist, Megan Conley. You’ll hear a range of pieces, from whimsical to lush, by composers including Leroy Anderson, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.

$40, Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Mānoa, chambermusichawaii.org, @chambermusichawaii

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Photo: Courtesy of Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i

Gold Egg Hunt at Wet ’n’ Wild

Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Spend Easter splashing at the waterpark, hunting for eggs and watching the movie Hop on the wave pool big screen. Search for hidden gold and platinum eggs throughout the park to win prizes like season passes, cabana certificates, one-day tickets and more. Plus, the first 200 keiki to arrive will receive a goodie bag.

Family-friendly, 50% off one-day tickets before 11:30 a.m. for Hawai‘i residents and military, $66.99 general admission, $29.99 one-day kama‘āina and military admission, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii

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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush