Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 10–16, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Book Sale

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (50% off)

Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Everything $0.50)

This big, beloved book sale is back with a new location at the former Re-Use Hawaiʻi warehouse in Kaka‘ako. Browse more than 150,000 used books in every genre imaginable, plus CDs, DVDs, comics, manga and a selection of donated art. All proceeds support the state’s 51 public libraries.

Family-friendly, 200 Keawe St., Kaka‘ako, friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org, @hawaiilibraryfriends

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Honolulu Surf Film Festival

Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, August 3

A stellar summer lineup of surf cinema kicks off with an opening night reception and screening honoring the late North Shore cinematographer Larry Haynes. Book your tickets now for the packed schedule of shorts and features from Hawai‘i and around the world, including The Big Sea, which examines the environmental cost of producing neoprene wetsuits and Women & the Wind about an adventurous trio crossing the North Atlantic in a wood sailing canoe.

$50 July 10 opening reception, $15 individual screenings, Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St., Mō‘ili‘ili, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum

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Hawai‘i State Farm Fair

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pet cute animals, watch 4-H youth show their livestock, shop the plant sale and country market, participate in the corn husking contest, enjoy keiki activities and more at this annual fest hosted by the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. There will also be local food truck vendors onsite for your picnicking pleasure.

Family-friendly, $5 adult admission, free for students and keiki, Whitmore Village, 885 Whitmore Ave., hawaiistatefarmfair.org, @farmfair

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Henry Kapono’s EP Release Concert

Sunday, July 13, 5 p.m.

Henry Kapono’s regular Sunday performances at Duke’s Waikīkī are legendary, but you won’t want to miss this special edition. Hear fresh tunes from the Grammy-nominated, award-winning Hawaiian artist in a free show celebrating his new EP Summertime. Expect beach party vibes, barefoot dancing and plenty of mai tais.

Free, streaming on YouTube or in-person at Duke’s Waikīkī, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., henrykapono.com, @henrykapono

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

Ice Cream Eating Contest

Saturday, July 12, noon registration, 1:15 p.m. contest

Beware of brain freeze at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i’s annual showdown where nine randomly selected contestants will devour as much ice cream as they can within seven minutes. If you come out on top, you’ll take home up to $300 cash and prizes valued at up to $1,000.

Contestants must be age 18+, included with Wet ’n’ Wild admission ($44.99 single-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.