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 […]
Saturday, November 18: Makahiki Festival and Ke`alohi Hula Competition. Originally established in 1981, this event was part of Waimea Valley’s annual Makahiki festivities until 1995. The competition was successfully revived in 2014 and has been held every year since then. The original spirit of this competition has been preserved, with women and men competing for […]
Saturday, November 18: 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/.
Sunday, November 19: 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 […]
Friday, November 24: Waikiki Holiday Parade. The parade commemorates Pearl Harbor by honoring survivors and veterans in memory of the attacks from December 7, 1941. Local Hawaiian bands, marching bands from the mainland, military units, local officials and dignitaries march down torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue along Waikiki Beach. It is held annually the Friday following Thanksgiving […]
Friday, December 1: 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, December 1: 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 […]
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 […]
December 2 – January 1: Honolulu City Lights. A month long Christmas lights and decorations display. Highlights include the large outdoor tree, Shaka Santa and Mrs. Claus, indoor tree display and corridor of wreaths. Free activities and events, food vendors and children’s rides at cost. Scheduled for opening night, Saturday, December 2: 4 p.m. – […]
Saturday, December 2: Kaneohe Christmas Parade. Each year Kaneohe rings in the holiday season with its historic parade starting at Windward Mall and ending at Castle High School, along the following route: From Haiku Road and Alaloa, makai (ocean side) on Haiku Road, right on Kamehameha Highway (remaining in the Honolulu-bound lanes until Hoene Place […]
Saturday, December 2: “For Love of Country – Building Our Future” Opening Gala: Pacific Aviation Museum. The Museum will celebrate its 11th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Guests will get a first look at newly restored aircraft fresh out of Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., […]
Sunday, December 3: Kapolei Kihoalu Kristmas Festival. Festival to feature 15 artists in the Slack Key Guitar genre kicking off the Christmas shopping season! These artists are some of Hawai`i's finest artists in the slack key guitar genre who perform as solos, duos, trios, and other combinations. Festival kicks off the Christmas Shopping Season. Free […]
