Saturday, September 30th: 71st Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade. Parade will take place 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park. A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pa`u riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from […]
Nightly: Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]
Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit […]
Friday, October 6: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Friday, October 6: First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]
Saturday, October 7: Windward Ho`olaulea. This family-friendly festival will feature the sounds of Kapena, Ho`okena, Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo, EMKE, and other top island entertainment. Also enjoy hula by Chinky Mahoe’s Merrie Monarch award-winning halau, Imaginarium shows, Gallery Iolani art exhibit, unique arts and crafts booths, ono food, keiki rides and activities, art exhibits, […]
Saturday, October 7: Kahumana Farm Festival. A family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate and promote local agriculture, crafts, education, artists, and music with plant sales, band performances, educational workshops and a keiki zone. Over 60 local craft, art and food vendors, live music, seed & plant exchange, prizes, yoga, and more. […]
Saturday, October 7: Waikiki International Food Fest. Sumptuous All-You-Can-Eat International Buffet, no-host bar, live music and dancing, silent and live auction. Featuring Kuniko Yamaguchi, jazz pianist; Kenny Endo’s Taiko Center of the Pacific; Frank De Lima; and Taiwanese Dancers. The Rotary Club of Waikiki uses the proceeds of this major annual fundraiser to support community […]
Saturdays & Sundays, October 14 – 28: Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival. Spend a family day in the country with live entertainment, tractor pulled hayrides, carnival rides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit […]
Saturday, October 14: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
Saturday, October 14: Talk Story Festival. This year’s theme is Na Mele `O Hawai`i Nei: The Songs of Hawai`i. Enjoy music and “talk story” McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. For information visit http://honoluluparks.com/.
Sunday, October 15: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum […]
Saturday, October 21: Na Mele O Ko Olina. Enjoy some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Celebrate the music and Arts of Hawai`i. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.
Saturday, October 21: Discover Your Future in Aviation. A one-day, museum-wide event to educate and excite visitors about career opportunities in the field of aviation. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 445-9041 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.
Saturdays & Sunday, October 22 – November 19: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $60 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira […]
Sunday, October 22: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”. Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert. Food and refreshments will be available. Free giveaways will occur throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to some […]
Friday – Thursday, October 27 – November 9: HIC Pro. The HIC Pro welcomes fans, visitors and locals alike to the exciting world of competitive surfing and will feature regional standouts alongside international contingents. Sunset Beach is one of the most well-respected big waves on the planet as it is known to test athletes' endurance, […]
Tuesday, October 31: “A Fang-Tastic Halloween”. This event includes a Halloween costume contest for all ages, a pet Halloween costume contest. Center wide trick-or-treating at participating offices, restaurants, and stores while supplies last, fa-boo-lous prize giveaways and more. Mililani Shopping Center, 95-390 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. For more information call (808) 521-2611.
Friday – Thursday, October 27 – November 9: HIC Pro. The HIC Pro welcomes fans, visitors and locals alike to the exciting world of competitive surfing and will feature regional standouts alongside international contingents. Sunset Beach is one of the most well-respected big waves on the planet as it is known to test athletes' endurance, […]
Nightly: Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]
November 2 – 12: Hawai`i International Film Festival. Filled with insight and discovery, HIFF is dedicated to advancing understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America by presenting films from around the world. Each year, more than 50,000 attendees throughout Hawai`i viscerally experience the sounds and images of filmmaking […]
Friday, November 3: Kanikapila `O Mahina – Full Moon Concert Series. Enjoy an evening of mele, ohana, and aloha, featuring Brother Noland and George Kuo, Legendary Slack Key Guitarist with Hawai`i Loa. A benefit concert for the preservation of Cultural Education and Stewardship of the fishpond. Ono local food will be available for purchase. Lawn […]
Friday, November 3: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Friday, November 3: First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]
