Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 17–23, 2025

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The Lū‘au Grass Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, July 19, 4 to 6 p.m., juniors’ clinic

Sunday, July 20, 8 a.m., tournament

This annual competition has become Hawai‘i’s largest outdoor volleyball event with more than 100 four-person teams ranging from teens to adults. Learn new skills at the juniors’ clinic, sign up for the main event (deadline to register is Friday, July 18) or cheer on the players and enjoy a live DJ and food vendors.

$30 juniors’ clinic, $30–$65/player tournament registration, free for spectators, Kailua District Park, 21 South Kainalu Dr., vbluau.com, @theluautourney

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Prince Lot Hula Festival

Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Watch an impressive lineup of hula hālau and musicians at this perennial event in honor of Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, a passionate advocate of traditional Hawaiian practices. In between performances, enjoy a haku mele workshop, food vendors, culture and education booths and a mākeke craft fair.

Family-friendly, free, Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, 650 S. King St., Downtown, mgfhawaii.org, @plhfhawaii

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Mari’s Gardens Summer Fair

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spend the day at this charming, family-owned farm in Mililani. Shop for sustainable plants and locally grown produce, snack on treats from food booths, ride a pony, meet animals in the petting zoo and transform yourself with face painting.

Family-friendly, free admission, Mari’s Gardens, 94-415 Makapipipi St., Mililani, marisgardens.com, @maris_gardens

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Hawai‘i Family & Sports Expo

Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Escape the summer heat at this first-ever (air-conditioned) event celebrating health and fitness. Play pickleball, hit balls in the batting cages, try martial arts moves and more. You can also shop for sporting gear, visit wellness booths and meet event emcee Chad Owens, the University of Hawai‘i football legend.

Family-friendly, free, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, hawaiifamilyandsportsexpo.com, @hawaiifamilyandsportsexpo

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International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawai‘i

Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Expect killer performances by Taimane Gardner, Herb Ohta, Jr. and Nue, along with international musicians and local keiki groups. Plus, witness Israel Ka‘ano‘i Kamakawiwo‘ole’s induction into the ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame.

Family-friendly, free, Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org, @intl_ukulele_fest

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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine.