5th Okinawan FEASTival
Monday, September 2 – Monday, September 16
Experience Okinawan FEASTival, a vibrant two-week celebration of Okinawan cuisine and culture. Discover and support local Okinawan-owned eateries with exclusive specials and find new favorite dishes. This event, following the Okinawan Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center, is a perfect opportunity to explore the rich culinary heritage of Okinawa while strengthening community ties. Celebrate and support local traditions by indulging in the flavors of Okinawa!
Learn more at hawaiiokinawans.com.
Comic Con Honolulu
Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8
Join the excitement at Comic Con Honolulu, a 3-day celebration of all things fandom! Dive into a world of comics, gaming, TV, movies, and more, featuring special guests, local artists, and vibrant costumes. This family-friendly event offers a unique chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and explore a diverse range of interests in a lively, aloha-filled setting. Don’t miss out on the ultimate nerdy getaway!
Learn more at comicconhnl.com.
2nd Annual Megabon!
Saturday, September 7
Get ready for Megabon, a vibrant community bon dance hosted by JCI Honolulu and Hawaii Todaiji! This popular event, which attracted over 15,000 attendees last year, is set to expand with more vendors, an earlier start time, and revamped features. Enjoy local food, craft stalls, Japanese festival games, live entertainment, and a mega-sized bon dance. With authentic touches from their Osaka sister chapter, Megabon promises an unforgettable celebration for the whole family!
Learn more at megabonhawaii.com.
Champions For Children Gala
Saturday, September 7
Hawaii Children’s Action Network (HCAN) will be honoring community members going above and beyond for keiki at their annual fundraiser at the Pacific Club in Honolulu on September 7. This year, HCAN will present five awards: Youth Advocate of the Year, Innovator, Unsung Hero, Family-Friendly Employer, and Advocate.
Visit champions.hawaii-can.org for more information. HCAN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to ensure all keiki are healthy, safe, and ready to learn: hawaii-can.org.
Sunset on the Beach
Saturday, September 14
Southwest Airlines and the Waikiki Improvement Association have teamed up to revive the beloved “Sunset on the Beach” event at Queen’s Beach this summer. Sign up for monthly family-friendly movie screenings against the beautiful Waikiki sunset backdrop. In September, the movie will be Jumanji. Enjoy live music, games, photo ops, and more starting at 4:00pm, with the movie showing at 7:05pm.
RSVP to secure your spot at southwestairlineshawaii.com.
Annual CANstruction Competition
Saturday, September 14 – Saturday, September 21
Teams of local architects and allied design and engineering professionals put their design and building skills to the test as they “CANstruct” dynamic 3D structures, made entirely of several thousand cans of food, which will be donated to Hawaii Foodbank, in AIA Honolulu’s 19th Annual CANstruction competition at Kahala Mall. Since its inception, this event has gathered enough canned goods and food to make 612,437 meals, and over $110,000 for the Foodbank. Families can bring the kids to Keiki Corner on September 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, where AIA Honolulu member-architects will lead keiki ages 5-12 in building with hundreds of cans donated for their use.
For more details, visit aiahonolulu.org.
Keiki Sunday and Beach Clean Up at Sea Life Park
Sunday, September 15
Releasing more than 17,000 turtle hatchlings into the wild, East Oahu’s Sea Life Park Honu Conservation Program provides ongoing education about the magnificent Green Sea Turtle and its vital role in reef ecosystems. Join them at their Keiki Sunday event along with 808 Clean Ups in helping the community with a beach cleanup at Kaupo Beach followed by a honu release, then head across the street for family fun and educational activities at the park.
Sign up to volunteer for the beach cleanup at 808CleanUps.org and visit SeaLifeParkHawaii.com for information about this event and more.
48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22
The Ho‘opili Tribal Council invites everyone to the 48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow at Bishop Museum. This two-day celebration features captivating Native American dance, drumming, and singing performances, alongside Native arts & crafts vendors, educational booths, and a variety of food trucks. Experience the vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities with traditional and contemporary dances, delicious food, and engaging activities for all ages. Don’t miss this immersive cultural event in Honolulu!
Learn more at bishopmuseum.org.
Freaky Friday The Musical by Mo’olelo Studios
Friday, September 27 – Sunday, October 6
This coming fall, Mo’olelo Studios brings the new, joyful, and hilarious “Freaky Friday” to the Hawaii stage for the first time! Based on the novel by Mary Rodgers, which gave birth to two popular films, Freaky Friday tells the story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 frenzied hours. Directed by Mo’olelo Studios’ Artistic Director Kyle Kakuno, with high-energy choreography by Ku’ulei Kekoa and musical direction from Diamond Head veteran Judy Yoshioka, this lively show promises to be “delightfully spunky” with “timeless appeal”. Freaky Friday will have a limited run at the Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theatre on the campus of Saint Louis School.
To purchase tickets, go to MooleloStudios.com.
Family Day & Open House at Hawaii Mission Houses
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) is hosting a free Family Day in celebration of local native plants and their uses. Central to the event will be HMH’s newly opened Hale Pili o na Mikanele made of pili grass, which is native to Hawaii.
Also open to the public will be The Wood House, the oldest Western-style house in Hawaii; The Printing House, where Hawaiians and missionaries worked together to produce the first printed materials in the Hawaiian language; and The Chamberlain House, which once housed supplies and families, but today serves as the main exhibition hall for the museum.
Festivities will also include hands-on activities and crafts, 19th century Hawaiian and Western games, and local entertainment.
For more details, visit MissionHouses.org.
Hais Education Fair
Saturday, September 28
Find a school that works for your child at the annual free Private School Education Fair! The Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) Education Fair offers a lineup of independent schools and guest speakers, giving parents a unique and free opportunity to have all their education questions answered in a central location. Breakout session topics will include kindergarten and elementary school admissions, SSAT testing, and applying to and affording private school.
To learn more, go to hais.us.
