Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 7–13, 2026
Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
The HONOLULU Edit Marketplace
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Find the perfect gift for the moms and mother figures in your life at HONOLULU Magazine’s curated marketplace. Shop from more than 50 of Hawai‘i’s most stylish, creative and locally loved brands, selling apparel, handmade accessories, artisanal snacks, small-batch goods and more. Plus, the first 100 shoppers through the door will receive a free tote bag to stash their purchases and access to special deals and gifts with purchase from participating vendors.
Free admission, Ward Centre (former Roger Dunn space), 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Kaka‘ako, honolulumagazine.com, @honolulumag
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Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
Imagine That! Flower Show
Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Honolulu’s biggest botanical event only happens every three years, and it’s back just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. Take Mom to see the spectacular flower arrangements, horticulture, photography, botanical jewelry and needle arts from the talented Garden Club of Honolulu members.
Included with museum admission, $25 general, $15 Hawai‘i residents with ID, free for ages 18 and under, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Photo: Courtesy of HEART of Honolulu Art Festival
HEART of Honolulu Art Festival
Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rescheduled after last month’s weather postponement, this block party highlights Chinatown’s vibrant creative community. Glaze your own ceramic tea bowl ($15), don wearable art for two zodiac-themed parades, watch tai chi demonstrations, admire local artists’ work, rock out to live bands at the music tent and more.
Family-friendly, free, Nu‘uanu Ave. between King St. and Chaplain Lane, Chinatown, downtownarthi.org, @downtownartcenter
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Photo: Courtesy of Ko Olina Children’s Festival
Ko Olina Children’s Festival
Saturday, May 9, 3 to 8 p.m.
This year’s family-favorite fest celebrates childhood with paniolo-themed activities, such as mechanical bull rides, horse rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and live entertainment. End the afternoon with a picnic from local food vendors and a sunset showing of Toy Story. The event raises funds for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Family-friendly, $28–$45 online presale, $36–$50 at the door, Ko Olina Resort, Kekai Place Lawn, koolinachildrensfestival.com, @koolinakids
Kikilo Ke Kapu: Look to the Past & Future of Kapu
Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Discover the cultural significance of sacred Hawaiian spaces through mele (song), oli (chant) and hula (dance) performed on an alfresco stage. Cultural practitioners will share the stories of some of Hawai‘i’s most revered and restricted locations. Gourmet charcuterie, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.
$45, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 S. King St., Downtown, missionhouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
