Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2026
Watch a volleyball tourney, donate canned goods, learn about tribal heritage, see a swimwear fashion show and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Athletics
Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic
Friday, Aug. 28, to Sunday, Aug. 30
Fall sports are back and we are here for it. Cheer on the Rainbow Wahine at their season opener against Georgia Southern on Friday and matchups versus Baylor and San Diego on Saturday and Sunday as part of this annual tournament. First-year head coach Joshua Walker, former assistant coach for the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team, returns to his alma mater to lead the women’s team.
Family-friendly, tickets range from $15 to $28 for adults, $10 to $15 for seniors and $6 to $9 for youth, Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, Mānoa, hawaiiathletics.com, @hawaiiwvb
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Foodbank
Hawai‘i Foodbank’s Food Drive Day
Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hawai‘i Foodbank is on a mission to end hunger, and you can help. Stop by Ala Moana Center Stage and ‘Ewa Wing Stage, Pearlridge Mauka Center Court or Ka Makana Ali‘i Center Court to learn about ways to donate, play games, win prizes and enjoy live entertainment. You can also donate shelf-stable food at the following locations now through Saturday:
- Don Don Donki Kapolei
- Don Quijote Pearl City
- Donpen Times Kunia
- Safeway Beretania
- Safeway ‘Ewa Beach
- Safeway Kapahulu
- Tamura Super Market
- Times Beretania
- Times Kahala
- Times Kāne‘ohe
- Times Liliha
- Times Mililani
- Times Waipahu
- Wai‘anae Store
- Waimalu Taste of Times
hawaiifoodbank.org, @hawaiifoodbank
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Photo: I-C Photography
Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Now in its 50th year, this annual gathering of American Indian, Alaska Native and First Nations people celebrates indigenous cultures with dance, music, food and activities. Watch vibrant drum performances, eat Navajo frybread, make keiki crafts, collect information at nonprofit booths and shop for handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry, dreamcatchers and more from art vendors.
Family-friendly, free, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, htchawaii.org, @htchawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Swim Show
Hawai‘i Swim Show
Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30
Vendor Marketplace: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fashion Show: 7 p.m.
Think Fashion Week, but exclusively for swim and resort wear. Watch models strut the over-the-pool runway wearing world-renowned and local brands, such as Tai Swim, Saint Clair, Lakai Swim, Keed & Co. and more. You can also shop the looks at the vendor marketplace featuring 30 designers selling swimwear, resort wear, active wear, jewelry and other accessories.
Free admission to the vendor marketplace, $75 fashion show general admission, $115–$3,000 VIP and premium tables, Wai Kai, 91-1621 Keone‘ula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach, hiswimshow.com, @hawaiiswimshow
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Image: Courtesy of Fishcake and Aloha Trinket Box
Cake & Trinket Swap
Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
Trinket trading is all the rage right now (see more about that here), and this event puts a sweet spin on the viral hobby. Bring a decorated cake and a totally cute trinket to share, sample a variety of delicious slices and take home a new trinket to treasure. It’ll be a fun way to indulge your sweet tooth while making new connections and adding a little whimsy to your collection.
Free, RSVP here, Fishcake, 307 Kamani St., Kaka‘ako, fishcake.us, @fishcakehawaii, @alohatrinketbox
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
