Upcoming events in Honolulu

January Events
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout its wintertime and the waves tend to be big up in the north shore! Watch an intense shootout from the edge of the shoreline that takes place at the famous Bonzi Pipeline. Pro surfers show up to test the limits, take some hairy drops and get buried deep into the tubes.
Pacific Islands Arts Festival close to 100 of Hawaiis local artists take over Kapiolani Park and show off their beautiful creations and creativity. This is a special and fun festival to kick off the New Year.
Sony Open one of the biggest golf tournaments takes place here in Oahu at the Waialae Country Club, with some of the biggest PGA pros looking to start the New Year with a big win!

February Events
Punahou Carnival This is not your average high school carnival, but one of the biggest festival productions on the island, that got started back in 1932. This is a wonderful family fun event that takes place every year during this time.
Ukulele Picnic visualize a beautiful day in Kakaako Park with hundreds of ukuleles filling the air with magical tunes. More than 5000 people turnout to listen to some of the best ukulele player jam!
Buffalo Bills Big Board Contest ask any surfer around which is the most entertaining surf contest to watch, and Buffalo Bills competition in Makaha will certainly be in the running. Do not miss the SUPsquatch competition! If youre not familiar, this is where 5 guys pile onto an oversized board and ride a big wave to shore! The competition is meant to be fun, and there are lots of fun divisions including the tandem performers!
Great Aloha Run this is one of the largest races on Oahu to start off the year. Over 12,000 runners turnout to compete in different divisions from kekei to elites to wheelchair. The Great Aloha Run is a fundraiser that generates $11 Million for over a 150 non-profit organizations.

March Events
Honolulu Festival celebrating the cultures that make up our island, this grand festival that takes place over 2 days in multiple locations. There will be close to 100 performances taking place, along with cultural educational awareness stations and talks happening throughout.
Waikiki Aquarium Every year the Waikiki Aquarium celebrates their century old institution. Its a day to bring out the whole family and celebrate with the aquarium. They usually host activates planned for the kekeis.
Rubber Duckie Race imagen 40,000 yellow rubber duckies racing down the Ala Wai Canal, and you will know why youll want to watch it! Claim a prize if your duckie come within the top 50_if not, the picture alone will be worth it!

April Events
Kawaii Kon were all familiar with Comic Con, and Hawaiis version is called Kawaii Kon. Join hundreds of comic book fans dressing up as their favorite character, and taking in 3 days of endless fun activities, films, creations, workshops, and social events.
Honolulu Aids Walk 3000 folks show up for a great cause, walking a 5k around Kapiolani Park and raising over $2.5 million dollars. Walk in solidarity and help raise awareness!
Duke Kahanamoku Challenge each year a day is devoted to waterman sports at Duke Kahanamoku Beach. Watch outrigger canoe races, SUP board races, and some ancient Hawaiian Makahiki Games on the beach, including a competitive tug-of-war.
Spam Jam this very well could be the most popular festival in Hawaii. Spam Jam Hawaii takes over Waikiki for a day with multiple stages of entertainment and endless booths serving up unique Spam dishes.

May Events
May Day Lei Day May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii. This is a special day full of celebration around the islands with multiple scheduled events. Dont miss the annual tradition of decorating the statue of King Kamehameha with beautiful long strands of leis. Its a special site to see!
50th Hawaii State Fair The month long Hawaii State Fair starts in May and goes well into June. There will be lots of fun games, rides, food, a petting zoo, and even a circus to explore.
Floating Lantern Hawaii an evening of remembrance! Thousands of people show up to Ala Moana Beach Park to watch or partake in lighting a Japanese red lantern and floating it into the ocean in remembrance of love one who has passed on. Its breathtaking to watch thousands of lite red lanterns floating together into the sunset.

June Events
Pan Pacific Festival get ready for the largest block party of the summer. The Pan Pacific Festival is a 3 day party that rocks Waikiki from the day into the night! Youll find ongoing hula performances, live entertainment, and great food booths throughout Kalakaua Ave.
King Kamehameha Celebration the celebrations starts off in the morning with a special Kamehameha parade that travels from downtown Honolulu and ends up at Kapiolani Park. The celebrations continues into the park with lots of live music, hula performances, and food & art booth to explore.
Summer Concert Series special summer Hawaiian music concerts start this month for many popular Oahu attractions. Take a look at schedules for Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, Waimea Valley, and Sea Life Park.

July Events
4th of July Celebrations Hawaii has its share of 4th of July celebrations and amazing displays of fireworks, including Ala Moana Beach Park & Kailua Beach.
Haleiwa Arts Festival Haleiwa is known for being an art community, but once a year there is a special weekend where close to 150 local artist come together to show off their creations in this north shore art festival.
Ukulele Festival the ukulele is extremely popular in Hawaii, and there are a few dedicated concerts and festivals throughout the year that celebrate it. But Ukulele Festival in Kapiolani Park is one of the largest, drawing over 10,000 folks! Spend a wonderful day full of performances, demonstrations, and giveaways.


August Events
Korean Festival & Greek Festival A great way to wrap up a fun summer are with some exciting parties, and both the Korean & Greek Festivals are two of the largest of the summer! Each exemplifying their best in music performances, games, arts & crafts, and foods that we enjoy and love!
Dukes Ocean Festival Get ready Waikiki for a weeklong of waterman sports and fun beach games! The days will be filled with surfing competitions, standup paddle Board races, canoe races, and more!
Hawaiian Slack Key Festival Hawaiian music lover are in for a treat with 6 long hours of non-stop slack key guitar jams! There will be solo performances along with large group gathering on stage_

September Events
Okinawan Festival If you are looking for a weekend full of fun and engaging activities, then head to Kapiolani Park for the Okinawan Festival. Explore this beautiful culture in their dance, costumes, artwork, music, and food.
Waikiki Rough Water Swim have you ever walked Waikiki Beach end to end? Now image swimming it! Hundreds of novice and recreational swimmers jump into the water channel off of San Souci Beach, and swim out past the buoy before turning towards Duke Kahanamoku Beach and the race is on_
Aloha Festival, Annual Floral Parade & Waikiki Haulaulea This is month long celebration of Hawaiis royal monarchy. Its a treat to watch the introduction of Hawaiian Royal Court and the parade that march in. The festivities continue with a block party that shuts down Waikiki as thousands celebrate into the streets.

October Events
Slack Key Guitar Festival Hawaiian music is large part of Hawaiis community and life, and while there are great music concerts performed throughout the year, slack key festivals take it to another level. October sparks a popular Slack Key Guitar Festival in the north shore.
HIC Pro Sunset Beach when the large waves roll into the north shore late fall, so do the popular big wave contest. The HIC Pro surf contest at Sunset Beach is a prelude to whats to come for the Triple Crown of Surfing.
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival this is not just one festival, but a long series of food events at popular hotels and restaurants, being hosted throughout the month of October. Take a look at the schedule and decide where you would like to indulge.

November Events
Wahiawa Lions Veterans Day Parade its worth a trip to the north shore to watch this special Veterans Day Parade, where over 80 military units march in uniform. Join the celebration and remembrance of our vets.
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and so let the big wave competitions begin. The Triple Crown of Surfing are 3 individual contests held at Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and the notorious Banzai Pipeline. Its a treat to watch pro surfers from around the world and riding these wave like artwork.
Waikiki Holiday Parade the holidays are upon us and so let the parades begin. This Waikiki Holiday Parade travels throughout the city, and commemorates the Pearl Harbor Survivors and Polynesian Culture.

December Events
Honolulu City Lights one of the best holiday events on Oahu! Dont miss the lighting of a 50 ft Christmas tree, an amazing electric parade of lights, and fun holiday festivities that go into the night.
Honolulu Marathon end the year with a challenge and partake in a race. The Honolulu Marathon is one of the largest marathon in the nation, and folks travel from all over to run in it.
Billabong Pipeline Masters the most popular and anticipated surf contest in the world! Its a rush to stand on the shoreline and watch the pro surfers shoot out of the barreling waves that are ever so close to shore!