Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2025
Bike around the island, dance at a Hindu celebration, spend a fun-filled day at camp, watch a floral parade and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Bicycling League
Honolulu Century Ride and Aloha Fun Ride
Sunday, Sept. 28, 6:15 a.m. Century Ride, 8:30 a.m. Aloha Fun Ride
Celebrate your love of cycling and take in scenic views of the island during this non-competitive event. Choose from the 25- to 100-mile Century Ride route or the keiki-friendly 5- or 8-mile Aloha Fun Ride circuit and end up at Kapi‘olani Park for a finish line festival with music, food and a keiki bike course.
Family-friendly, $10–$140 ride registration, festival is free and open to the public, Kapi‘olani Park, hbl.org, @hblridealoha
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Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum Of Art
HoMA Nights: Celebrating Navratri
Friday, Sept. 26, 5 to 9 p.m.
This week’s pau hana event at Honolulu Museum of Art spotlights the Hindu festival that honors women and empowerment. Vibe to bhangra and Bollywood beats, watch dance performances, learn a few moves yourself and snack on vegetarian Indian dishes at The HoMA Café.
Family-friendly, $25 general admission online, $30 general admission at the door, $10 children, 900 S. Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Photo: Courtesy of Camp Mokulē‘ia
Family Festival and Splash & Dash at Camp Mokulē‘ia
Family Festival: Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Splash & Dash: Sunday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m.
Head to the North Shore this weekend for outdoorsy activities and a race fundraiser to benefit the 40-acre, 78-year-old camp. On Saturday, test your skills on the obstacle course, paddle a kayak, play carnival games, enjoy local food trucks and listen to live entertainment. Sunday’s event includes a 500-meter open water swim, a 5K run along Farrington Highway and a post-race breakfast celebration.
Free admission to the family festival, $55–$75 race registration, Camp Mokulē‘ia, 68-729 Farrington Highway, Waialua, campmokuleia.org, @campmokuleia
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The Yellow Boat
Wednesday, Sept. 24, through Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m.
Written by David Saar and directed by Emmanuel Mante, this production follows Benjamin, a child born with congenital hemophilia, whose bright imagination helps him navigate a life of chronic illness. You’ll be seated on either side of the intimate stage, surrounding the action as if inside Benjamin’s mind. The Friday evening performance features a post-show Q&A with the cast and crew.
Recommended for ages 8+, $9–$18, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, Mānoa, manoa.hawaii.edu, @uhmkennedytheatre
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Photo: Courtesy of Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to noon
Cheer on the procession of over-the-top floats decked out in vibrant flowers, pāʻū riders on horseback, marching bands, dignitaries and more. Tip: sit near one of the grandstands at Ala Moana Beach Park, Prince Waikīkī, Royal Hawaiian Center or Moana Surfrider to hear the parade narration. The event marks the end of the annual month-long celebration of Hawaiian culture.
Family-friendly, free, from Ala Moana Beach Park down Kalākaua Ave. to Kapi‘olani Park, alohafestivals.com, @alohafestivals
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
