Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2025
Attend a regatta honoring King Kalākaua, admire works from emerging Hawaiian artists, pick up a free tree, meet celebrity chefs and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Waikīkī Yacht Club
Waikīkī Yacht Club Royal Regatta
Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cheer on keiki and adult crews in the canoe and sailing races, watch live music by the Royal Hawaiian Band, Leokāne Pryor and CJ Helekahi, see hula performances, shop regatta merchandise and enjoy food and drink for purchase. This inaugural event honors King David Kalākaua who held an annual regatta on his birthday beginning in 1875.
Family-friendly, free, Ala Moana Beach Park and Waikīkī Yacht Club, 1599 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, wycroyalregatta.com, @royal_regatta
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Aupuni Space Junior vol. 3
On display through Saturday, Dec. 6
Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays 3 to 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This group art exhibition displays pieces from young, up-and-coming Hawaiian artists who have never been featured before at the Aupuni Space gallery. View Makananui Fuller’s ‘ulu quilt pattern, Hana Pua Mcevilly’s painting on kapa, Enoka Phillips’s exquisite lei and Cole Turner’s photographic art.
Free, Aupuni Space, 729 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, aupuni.space, @aupunispace
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Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley
Arbor Day at Waimea Valley
Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon
November marks the beginning of the rainy season in Hawai‘i, which is the perfect time to plant a tree. Be one of the first 200 plant lovers to arrive and receive a free tree to take home. The giveaway will include varietals such as cacao, Tahitian lime, kou, milo and hibiscus. You can also purchase native Hawaiian plants, starting at $20, from the weekly plant sale happening simultaneously.
Free, parking lot 3 at Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
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Pūpūs & Brews Festival
Saturday, Nov. 1, 5 to 9 p.m.
Taste unlimited samples of more than 65 craft beers and seltzers at this first-time foodie fest on the lawn at Wai Kai. Pair your sips with island-style appetizers (sold separately) and enjoy music by Kawao, Red Draw, Braddah Keems, Duva and DJ Revise.
Ages 21+, $50 general admission online presale, $60 general admission day-of purchase, $110 VIP admission online presale, $120 VIP admission day-of purchase, Wai Kai Event Lawn, 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach, islandtix.com, @pacificexposhawaii
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Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival
Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 to 9 p.m., Slanted & Phan-tastic: A Celebration of Charles Phan
Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., MatCHA Chai Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m., Washoku to the World
Splurge on tickets to one of the gourmet events happening this weekend as part of this annual festival. Celebrity chefs from around the world and top local chefs will wow your tastebuds with creative dishes using local ingredients. The Saturday evening event is already sold out, but tickets are available for the rest of the tasty lineup.
Ages 21+, $125–$1,500, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, Halekulani Hotel, Waikīkī, hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com, @hifoodwinefest
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
