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Frolic Hawaii returns April 17-18 to Keeaumoku Street, combining gourmet food vendors with vintage carnival rides and late-night eats. The unique festival features elevated fair food from top local chefs in a playful carnival atmosphere unlike Honolulu’s other food events.
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Waikiki Spam Jam debuts its first drone show over the beach April 25, featuring expanded food vendors and aiming to raise $50,000 for Hawaii Foodbank. The beloved block party combines spectacular aerial displays with local flavors and community support.
Read MoreFirst Friday Honolulu marks its 20th anniversary on May 2 with a two-mile block party connecting Chinatown, the Arts District, and Kakaako, featuring 100+ galleries and three live music stages.
Read MoreThe 25th annual Duke’s OceanFest returns to Waikiki August 16-24 with expanded competitions, WSL longboard qualifying status, and a new youth surf division honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s legacy.
Read MoreStreet Grindz is launching a weekly Friday night market on Smith Street in Chinatown starting May 2, with 40 food vendors and live entertainment in collaboration with local businesses.
Read MoreLantern Floating Hawaii returns to Ala Moana Beach Park on May 25, with 7,000 lanterns available for the free Memorial Day ceremony that draws over 50,000 attendees annually.
Read MoreThe Honolulu Marathon will shift to a 4:30 a.m. start and go fully carbon neutral for its 2026 race, the first major U.S. marathon to make both changes simultaneously.
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Waikiki’s SPAM JAM 2026 debuts its first-ever drone show over Waikiki Beach on April 25, plus restaurant specials running April 18-May 3. The expanded festival continues raising funds for Hawaii Foodbank while celebrating local food culture.
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The Waikiki Shell announces its biggest summer concert lineup in a decade, featuring mainland stars like Death Cab for Cutie and SZA alongside local favorites. The iconic venue recently completed major acoustic upgrades to enhance the concert experience beneath Diamond Head.
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Downtown Honolulu’s annual King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade returns Saturday with over 100 entries celebrating Hawaii’s beloved monarch. The 107th parade begins at 9 a.m. with elaborate floats, pa’u riders, and cultural performances continuing at Kapiolani Park.
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