Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026

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Outrigger Zone Day

Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to noon

Celebrate World Ocean Month at the Waikīkī Aquarium and learn how you can make a difference in the health of our seas. Enjoy hands-on activities at ocean conservation booths, make Genki balls to clean the Ala Wai Canal, listen to live music and more.

Family-friendly, included with aquarium admission, $8 for kama‘āina and military, $5 for senior citizens and children (ages 4-12), 2777 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, outrigger.com, @waikikiaquarium

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Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair

Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28

Life’s not always sunny, as exhibited by this film festival’s selections about the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in history. Watch screenings of seven movies from around the globe, including two from Hawai‘i: Beyond Paradise and Waikīkī, plus actor appearances and a director Q&A.

$15 per screening, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum

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AIA Hawai‘i Book Club

Saturday, June 27, noon to 2 p.m.

Join the discussion at this quarterly book club focused on connecting architecture to history, culture and place. You’ll be chatting about Human Transit: How clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives by Jarrett Walker. Guest speaker Jon Nouchi, Director of Transit at the Department of Transportation Services for the City & County of Honolulu, will lead the conversation and Q&A. But good news—no prior reading is required, so you can show up even if you didn’t do the homework.

Free, register online, University of Hawai‘i West Oahu, Center for Creative Media, 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, aiahonolulu.org, @aiahonolulu

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HI Fit Expo

Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bringing together everything you need for a healthy lifestyle, this event will get your blood pumping. Take a self-defense workshop from professional mixed martial artist Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, learn about bodybuilding with University of Hawai‘i football legend Chad Owens, meet coaches and wellness specialists, discover recovery resources and grab fresh bites from health food vendors.

Family-friendly, $10.25 single-day general admission, free for children 5 and under, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, hifitexpo.com, @hawaiifitexpo

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Summer Concert at Waimea Valley

Saturday, June 27, 4 to 7 p.m.

Lounge and listen to top-notch music and hula performances on the Valley’s verdant main lawn. This annual summer series kicks off with Ei Nei, Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo, The Vitals and Hālau Hula ‘O Nāpunaheleonāpua, hosted by Kimo Kahoano. Bring a beach chair and a picnic, or opt to purchase food and drinks there.

Family-friendly, $20 adult online presale, $15 senior and keiki online presale, $25 adults at the door, $20 seniors and keiki at the door, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu

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