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Oahu's natural beauty is truly spellbinding. The magnificent beaches, aqua seas, emerald mountains
Oahu's natural beauty is truly spellbinding. The magnificent beaches, aqua seas, emerald mountains, hidden valleys, and incredible rainforests will make you fall in love with this island. But you can make an even deeper connection to Oahu when you learn about the Hawaiian concepts of malama aina (caring for the land) and Malama kai (caring for the sea). Before contact with the West, Hawaiians lived in ahupuaa, self-sustaining mountain-to-sea land divisions. Isolated from the rest of the world, Hawaiians carefully managed their natural resources to support their communities. As such, Hawaiians' reverence for the land and the sea are deeply rooted cultural values. Today, as non-profits across Oahu actively restore and preserve island, beach, and ocean resources, they are perpetuating these Hawaiian cultural values. Voluntourism opportunities with non-profits enable you to give back and make a difference when visiting Oahu while ecotourism adventures provide a way for you to understand Hawaiians' connection to their natural environment.
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From the Mountains to the Sea
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Kelii Kotubetey, Assistant Executive Director
Paepae o Heeia
As part of their mountain-to-sea ahupuaa system, ancient Hawaiians built walled fishponds, an advanced form of aquaculture found only in Hawaii, that provided them with a steady supply of fish even when ocean and weather conditions were not favorable for fishing. After contact with the West in the late 18th century, these fishponds fell into decline. In 2001, a group of young Hawaiians decided to restore Heeia Fishpond, an 88-acre fishpond approximately 600-800 years old in Windward Oahu. Today, non-profit Paepae O Heeia is dedicated to restoring and caring for Heeia Fishpond. As Paepae O Heeia brings the fishpond back to life, the non-profit actively shares how the ingenuity and wisdom of their Hawaiian ancestors resonates today.
"Fishponds allowed Hawaiians to thrive in abundance on the islands for generations and we can do it again if we follow their lessons," explains Kelii Kotubetey, Assistant Executive Director of Paepae O Heeia. "Hawaii imports most of its food. We have a solution right here with the fishpond and are committed to using ancient strategies and technologies to help solve our modern food security issues and live more sustainably."
The revitalization of Heeia Fishpond underscores the vibrancy and power of Hawaiian history and culture in today's world where living sustainably is an important goal. "Fishponds are not historical museum pieces," states Kelii. "They are historical yet modern food producing marvels unique to Hawaii and the world."
Hawaiian fishponds can also provide a lesson for living more responsibly: "Our ancestors built this fishpond to last generations and hundreds of years. We need to behave, act, and make decisions that will have a positive impact hundreds of years from now," continues Kelii.
Paepae O Heeia welcomes volunteers to assist with the restoration and rehabilitation work at the fishpond. Saturday Community Workdays, the second and fourth Saturdays of each month 8:30 am-12 pm, involve moving rock and coral, filling buckets, hauling floating barges through the water, removing invasive mangroves and seaweed, trash pickup and wall reconstruction. On Friday Mornings 8 am-12 pm, volunteers are welcome to join the staff in the many of the same activities. Paepae O Heeia also offers one-hour guided Walking Tours to learn about the fishpond's history and the Hawaiian ahupuaa system, and three-hour Field Trips for groups that include a fishpond tour, service learning project, and related lessons. |
Voluntourism Adventures
From the Mountains to the Sea
Non-profits dedicated to the responsible stewardship of Oahu's natural resources will welcome your volunteer efforts.
Kakoo Oiwi
On Oahu's Windward Coast, non-profits are engaged in restoring and preserving the ancient ahupuaa of Heeia. While Paepae O Heeia is busy bringing back Heeia Fishpond, Kakoo Oiwi is restoring agricultural and ecological productivity to a 405-acre area as part of their Mahuahua Ai o Hoi (Regrowing the Fruit of Hoi) community project. Heeia Wetlands, also known as the Hoi, was once a fertile area for growing taro, the staple crop for Hawaiians for hundreds of years. In the mid 1800s, taro was replaced by other crops that caused erosion, flooding, and damage to the coastline. Invasive mangrove choked the streams so vital for irrigating the wetlands. For the past seven years, this full time farming operation has been restoring this wetlands parcel through traditional Hawaiian agriculture. In addition to planting taro, ulu (breadfruit), turmeric, ginger, coconut, sweet potato, and awa, the staff is planting a variety of fruit bearing trees and plants plus native trees and plants in a reforestation effort. Invasive trees and plants such as mangrove are also being removed. Volunteers are welcome on Community Work Days 8:30 am–12 pm to plant, weed, help build irrigation ditches for new taro fields, and clear invasive vegetation. You'll also learn the history of the area and come away with an understanding of the ahupuaa system.
Hookuaaina
In Windward Oahu, Michele and Dean Wilhelm of non-profit Hookuaaina are committed to helping at risk youth ages 12-18 find new meaning and purpose in their lives by learning about the cultivation of taro and traditional Hawaiian cultural values. Their nine-month mentoring program Kukuluhou, which means "to rebuild," is inspired by the motto of Hookuaaina, "Rebuilding lives from the ground up." The mentoring program promotes personal growth and development in these young people by strengthening their cultural identity, decision making, and the ability contribute to one's self, one's family, and one's community. The youth come once a week for nine months to work on the taro farm, learn Hawaiian cultural values, and life skills. The work is hard but the rewards can be plentiful. Over the nine-month program, the teens absorb the lessons learned and begin to think and act differently. The Wilhelms welcome volunteers to sign up on the website for monthly Community Service Days on Saturdays 8 am-12 pm. You may also schedule a team building group visit. You'll be welcomed with a traditional Hawaiian oli (chant), a lesson in Hawaiian cultural values, and then work in the loi (taro patch). By volunteering, you're helping the Wilhelms make a difference in the lives of the young people they serve.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, a small, grassroots non-profit run by a dedicated team and supported by passionate volunteers, is dedicated to caring for Hawaii's coastlines through fun, hands-on beach clean-ups. The non-profit also sponsors educational programs, team building corporate cleanups, waste diversion services, public awareness campaigns, and an ocean plastic recycling program. Visitors to Oahu are always welcome to join the beach clean ups which are immense community get togethers with hundreds of volunteers where you'll also find live music, food, education, kids' games, and other like-minded non-profits. Volunteering with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii on vacation provides a real opportunity to experience and show aloha. It's a great and free way to give back and make a positive impact on your vacation. Best of all, volunteers really see the impact of their efforts between starting and finishing a beach clean-up. Check the website for upcoming Oahu clean ups in 2018.
808 Cleanups
With the motto "Keeping Hawaii Clean from Mauka to Makai" (Mountain to Sea), non-profit 808 Cleanups is committed to restoring Hawaii's natural beauty by empowering volunteers to conduct group clean ups of beaches, hiking trails, and natural spaces. Activities include beach clean ups, clearing litter and invasive species from hiking trails, and graffiti removal from sacred Hawaiian spaces such as heiau (temples). Snorkelers and scuba divers even helped to remove fishing lines and hooks stuck in the reef at Makai Research Pier which can strangle the coral and hurt the turtles, monk seals, octopus, eels, and fish that swim around the reef. 808 Cleanups provides plenty of opportunities for visitors to join locals involved in the organization's many clean ups. Simply visit the calendar page on the website and choose a clean up you'd like to join. If you're interested in organizing a custom clean up during your trip to Oahu, join the 808 Cleanups Group on Facebook or email 808 Cleanups through the website.
Travel2Change
Give back and have fun on Oahu by volunteering with non-profit travel2change which offers unique opportunities most travelers would never find on their own. Travel2Change connects with other local non-profits to create meaningful events that give back to Hawaii's nature and culture. Activities can include guided hikes to waterfalls with native tree planting, yoga with food drives, and cultural walking tours that address social issues. Consider Kaha Gardens & Help It Thrive which helps to improve the local environment through the use of native vegetation. Volunteers make an impact on a local garden by planting and removing invasive species. Kayak, Snorkel & Restore the Ecosystem begins with removing invasive species in Heeia State Park and continues with kayaking and snorkeling in beautiful Kaneohe Bay. While most activities are free, some require a fee which are often donations to the non-profits involved in the activity. If you're traveling with a group of friends, your family, or even a business group, you can customize activities at a special travel2change online link. |
Ecotourism Adventures
On Land and in the Sea
Eco-tour operators provide adventures that reveal Oahu's natural and cultural treasures on the land and in the ocean.
Wild Side Specialty Tours
Head to sea with Tori Cullins and her team at Wild Side Specialty Tours for one-of-a-kind marine wildlife experiences. You can opt for the Best of the West or the Deluxe Wildlife Charter. Each are intimate, small group charters off Oahu's West Coast during which you'll enjoy whale watching, wild dolphins swimming and playing around your vessel, the opportunity to swim with dolphins, and snorkeling with turtles and marine life over the reefs. Tori and her professional crew discuss Oahu's diverse and fascinating marine life habitats and the dangers facing local marine life while promoting environmental awareness and stewardship of these natural resources. Research plays a role in every charter and passengers are welcome to volunteer in any of the activities the team may be engaged in. Wild Side Specialty Tours donates a portion of all fees to the Wild Dolphin Foundation and works collaboratively with Cascadia Research Collective, donating marine life photos for abundance and distribution analysis.
Hawaiian Legacy Tours at Gunstock Ranch
Now you can be part of a major reforestation effort on Oahu as you enjoy some of the North Shore's most spectacular scenery. Come plant a tree at the Hawaiian Legacy Forest at historic Gunstock Ranch while enjoying wonderful outdoor adventures. A tree planting is a deeply meaningful way to honor a family member or loved one while making an impact on Oahu. The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) announced the Oahu Legacy Forest at Gunstock Ranch early in 2018. This initial area will span more than 500 acres, feature over 600,000 newly planted Legacy Trees, and be home to numerous rare and endangered species. All Hawaiian Legacy Tours at Gunstock Ranch can include time for planting your legacy tree. You will personally select your own Legacy Tree to plant and dedicate. Each planted tree is monitored with RFID technology that will enable you to track the growth of your Legacy Tree. The Horseback Planter's Experience is a trail ride with stunning views of the ocean, coastline, hills, and valleys. The Private Off-Road Planter's Tour in utility vehicles explores hidden caves, WWII sites, and stunning vistas. And the Private Off-Road Mauka Grand Tour includes a farm to table lunch at an exclusive mountain lookout.
North Shore Eco Tours
Keola Ryan and his team at North Shore Eco Tours take you off the beaten path to explore the breathtaking mountains, forests, and valleys of this famous coastline through the lens of Hawaiian cultural perspectives and values. Since North Shore Eco Tours has exclusive access to privately owned conservation lands, you enjoy pristine scenery, rare native species found nowhere else in Hawaii or the world, and a secluded experience. As North Shore Eco Tour guides are expert cultural practitioners, you also receive unparalleled insights about Hawaii's cultural, natural, and historical treasures. On Huakai Nui (Big Adventure) or Huaki Iki (Little Adventure), hike into the mountains, rainforests, and valleys; criss-cross streams; swim in fresh water pools; and take in breathtaking panoramas. The Puaa Maiki (The Piglet) is an exhilarating off road adventure aboard a Swiss Military Pinzgauer ATV through Waimea Valley's back country, dense jungles, and unique terrain that also includes admission to this valley's botanical gardens and waterfall swimming.
Holokino Hawaii
Thousands of years ago Polynesian voyagers traveled across the Pacific in outrigger canoes navigating by the stars, the wind, and the waves to settle in Hawaii. Recently, Pacific Voyaging Society sponsored Malama Honua, the three-year, round the trip voyage of the Hokulea, a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe. One of the Hokulea's apprentice navigators, Austin Kino, a young Oahu native, recently launched, Holokino Hawaii, a sailing canoe adventure. Enjoy a one-hour adventure with a two-man crew aboard the Uluwehi (gentle breeze in Hawaiian), a 30-foot traditional sailing canoe. While sailing, listen to the stories of the ahupuaa (traditional land divisions) of the South Shore of Oahu and learn the basic principles of celestial navigation as practiced by ancient Polynesians and Hawaiians. This experiential sailing excursion also provides an opportunity to paddle the canoe and assist the crew with sailing. Enjoy beautiful on shore views of Oahu and sightings of green sea turtles as you develop an understanding of how integral outrigger canoes were to ancient Hawaiians. Holokino Hawaii is certified as a Sustainable Tour Operator by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association, quite an accomplishment for a business in its first year of operation, and a testament to its community educational and environmental programs for children. |
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USS Battleship Missouri - "All Hands on Deck" |
Nearly 4,000 volunteers dedicated their time and energy abroad the Battleship Missouri Memorial in 2017. Collectively, each of those volunteers provided 13,795 hours of service, which equates to more than $315,000 in in-kind services and savings to the historic Mighty Mo. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on volunteers. Their contributions are essential to the Battleship Missouri Memorial's operations. Come see the Battleship that touched the lives of many and the honorable work by the hands of our volunteers to keep a very important piece of American history alive for the generations to come. Tickets available at www.ussmissouri.org |
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Polynesian Cultural Center - Sustainable Dining |
Deliciously crafted meals go beyond the Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Our very own Chef Felix visits the auction daily to source the freshest local fish for his dishes at Pounders, an Ocean Friendly Restaurant who has made a commitment to making sustainable choices for our ocean. Our commitment ensures that we do not use expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam) and that all proper recycling practices are followed. This means that only reusable tableware is used for onsite dining, and disposable utensils for takeout food are provided only upon request. There are also no plastic bags offered for takeout or to-go orders. Become a part of the solution while dining out, book your visit today and save 10% when booking in advance! |
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Hilton - Book 4 nights, get the 5th night free |
Stay 4 nights, and get the next one free in Waikiki. Spend another day in paradise enjoying all the fun things to do - including 5 unique pools, waterslides, the award-winning beach, Friday night fireworks and nightly live entertainment. Book the "Another Day in Paradise" package now!
To book: visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/specials-and-packages or call 1-800-HILTONS
Package code: Plan Code "PBADP4" or "DY4" |
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September 2018 |
Aloha Festivals – Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'i’s music, dance and history. |
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November 12 – December 20 |
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (VTCS) has emblazoned the most exciting aspects of the sport – famous waves, the world's best surfers and the crowning of world champions. |
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September 2018 |
Aloha Festivals – Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'i’s music, dance and history. |
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November 12 – December 20 |
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (VTCS) has emblazoned the most exciting aspects of the sport – famous waves, the world's best surfers and the crowning of world champions. |
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On-going, First Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m.
Hawaii State Art Museum |
View contemporary Hawaii art and enjoy live musical performances. Exhibition galleries are free and open to the public during this time.
www.sfca.hawaii.gov |
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On-going, Last Friday of every month from 4-9 p.m.
Eat The Street |
Celebrate Hawaii's food trucks with over 40 food trucks and vendors. This event attracts over 7,000 people eager to sample the best street food Hawaii has to offer.
www.eatthestreethawaii.com |
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On-going, On the third Saturday of every month
Honolulu Night Market |
Kakaako comes alive with an evening event that combines fashion, live music, art, shopping and local food. Held under the Honolulu city lights, this monthly night market celebrates the best of urban island culture featuring local artists, designers, musicians and chefs.
www.honolulunightmarket.com |
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On-going, Every last Thursday of the month
Art + Flea |
Discover a unique monthly shopping experience for Hawaii’s talented creatives to showcase their goods and talents. Over 60 independent artists, vintage collectors, food trucks, handmade aficionados and fashion designers are featured at each event, drawing an eclectic crowd of shoppers, music and art lovers alike.
www.artandflea.com |
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On-going, third Friday and Saturday of the month
Paakai Marketplace |
Discover unique local products and Hawaiian culture at SALT at Our Kakaako. The monthly event, held in in collaboration with PAʻI Foundation, features live music and is a free, family and pet-friendly event, starting at 5 p.m.
SaltAtKakaako.com |
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July 4, 2018
Ala Moana Center Fireworks |
For the 27th consecutive year, Ala Moana Center will present locals and visitors with one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country. In addition to the fireworks, Ala Moana Center will offer a weekend’s worth of live entertainment and a mall-wide shopping savings pass.
www.alamoanacenter.com |
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July 14-15, 2018
Annual Haleiwa Arts Festival Summer Event |
Experience a broad spectrum of traditional, contemporary and ethnic arts at Haleiwa Beach Park in the historic town of Haleiwa. This event includes visual artists, musicians, singers, dancers, demonstrations, storytelling, student art displays, historical trolley tours, and arts and craft activities for children. Browse and purchase unique works by artists of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
www.haleiwaartsfestival.org or (808) 637-2277 |
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July 15, 2018
10:30 am – 5:00 pm- Kapiolani Park Bandstand
48th Annual Roy Sakuma Ukulele Festival Hawaii |
Local ukulele legend Roy Sakuma and his sponsors are helping to keep the ukulele alive with the largest festival of its kind in the world, attracting audiences of thousands. The free two-hour concerts showcase the finest ukulele players, along with national celebrities, Hawaii’s top entertainers, and an ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students, mostly children. The festival benefits Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a charitable non-profit organization..
http://www.ukulele festivalhawaii.org/en/ |
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July 15, 2018
Hawaii All-Collectors Show |
Don’t miss the opportunity to find the perfect gift from Hawaii at the Hawaii All-Collectors Show at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Hawaii's original annual vintage, collectibles and antiques show and sale. This show features 180 booths with the largest selection of vintage and antique Hawaiiana under one roof.
https://www.facebook.com/ HawaiiAllCollectorsShow/ |
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July 21 & 22, 2018
41st Prince Lot Hula Festival |
This two-day festival showcases the best of non-competitive hula and is immersed in Native Hawaiian culture and features crafts, kapa making, lauhala weaving, lomilomi massage, traditional Hawaiian games, and more.
http://www.moanaluagardens foundation.org/ |
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July 27, 2018
Hapa Haole Hula Festival and Competition |
The Hapa Haole Hula Festival and Competition will feature a celebration of hula and the hapa haole era of Hawaiian music which gained popularity from the turn of the 20th century through the early 1940s and beyond. This era of Hawaiian music was characterized by English and Hawaiian language, as well as American and Hawaiian musical structure. The festival will begin with a presentation of previous winners and a vocal competition, then will continue with a hands-on educational workshop at the PAI Arts and Culture Center by various scholars. Finally, the Hapa Haole Hula Competition will be held at Hawaii Theatre.
www.paifoundation.org/ community-initiatives/ hapa-haole-hula-festival |
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August 9-12, 2018
Rainbow Film Festival |
The Rainbow Film Festival serves to educate and raise community awareness about gay and lesbian culture, arts and lifestyle through independent films shown at the Doris Duke Theatre. Locally-submitted films are also featured and supported by the festival.
www.hglcf.org |
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August 17-19 2018
Made in Hawaii Festival |
Enjoy this three-day celebration highlighting the unique products of Hawaii. More than 400 exhibitors offer everything made in Hawaii from art, clothing, food, home furnishings, jewelry, toys, fresh produce, and plants, to authentic Hawaiian handicrafts.
http://www.madeinhawaiifestival.com
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August 18-26, 2018
Duke's OceanFest |
This weeklong festival features a variety of exciting water sports competitions including longboard surfing, surf polo, swimming, standup paddling and other events paying tribute to Hawai‘i's Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku and Hawai‘i's local waterman.
DukesOceanFest.com |
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August 25-26, 2018
Greek Festival |
The 37th Annual Greek Festival, held at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park, celebrates Greek culture with ethnic food, live entertainment, cultural booths and more. The popular annual festival is sponsored by the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
www.greekfestivalhawaii.com |
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August 25 – 26, 2018
Reebok Spartan Race Hawaii Trifecta Weekend |
The Reebok Spartan Race Hawai`i Trifecta Weekend is Hawaii's largest premier Obstacle Course Racing Event. The obstacles include but not limited to 4-8 foot walls, barbed wire crawls, monkey bars, heavy objects pull and carry, fire jump and a 30 foot tall signature rope climb. The race is designed to test participants' physical and mental toughness and entitle them to the sense of accomplishment when they cross the finish line.
https://www.spartan.com/en/race /detail/3653/overview |
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September 1, 2018
49th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim |
The event attracts swimmers from all over the world as the athletes tackle the challenging waters off Waikīkī. The open water swim measures 2.384 miles long, beginning at Sans Souci Beach between the Natatorium and The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, ending near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.
WaikikiRoughwaterSwim.com |
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2018 Aloha Festivals |
Aloha Festivals is Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'i's music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. We invite you to explore and find out what makes Aloha Festivals special.
9/22/18 – 66th Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea - On Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers & Kapahulu Avenues 7pm – 10pm
The largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food and lei vendors and hula crafters will be spread along 12 city blocks of the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission.
9/29/18 – 72nd Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade 9am – 12pm
From Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park
A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This is a "must see" event! Free admission
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September 22, 2018
5th annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival |
Will feature interactive video and music activities, live stage performances, family-friendly movies from Disney/Pixar and the Hawaii International Film Festival, and a sunset finale feature film on the beach. Children's Film & Music Festival attendees can enjoy special room rates at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa and the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
KoolinaChildrens Festival.com |
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September 30, 2018
Honolulu Century Ride |
Hawaii's oldest and largest cycling event begins and ends at Kapiolani Park, and participants can choose to ride 20, 25, 40, 50, 75, or 100 miles at their own pace.
www.hbl.org/ honolulucenturyride |
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October 7, 2018
Molokai Hoe |
This year marks the 66th annual Molokai Hoe, one of the longest running annual team sporting events in Hawaii, second only to football. The race starts at Hale o Lono beach on Molokai and goes through the Ka iwi Channel, ending at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki. The Molokai Hoe perpetuates one of Hawaii’s and Polynesia’s most important and historic cultural traditions, while honoring outrigger canoe paddlers around the world.
www.molokaihoe.com |
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October 24 – 28, 2018
8TH Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival |
Join more than 100 of the world’s biggest culinary superstars for this culinary adventure. Experience the natural abundance of Oahu this fall. Featuring world renowned culinary masters, winemakers and mixologists. Highlights include beachside dinners, fireworks, and popular Urban Luau with celebrity chefs from the hottest restaurants from coast to coast.
https://hawaiifoodand winefestival.com/events |
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October 27 – November 9, 2018
HIC Pro |
The official qualifying event into the Vans Triple Crown, the HIC Pro returns to Sunset Beach this Oct. 27–Nov. 9, 2017 to showcase high-performance athleticism and big waves along Oahu’s North Shore. The HIC Pro welcomes fans, visitors and locals alike to the exciting world of competitive surfing and will feature regional standouts alongside international contingents.
WorldSurfLeague.com |
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November 8 – 18, 2018
Annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) |
Established as the premier international film event in the Pacific, HIFF showcases features and documentaries from Asia, the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, and all films depict their region/culture in a culturally accurate way. HIFF is a statewide event and the only one of its kind in the U.S. It has more than one dozen screening sites on six Hawaiian Islands and draws an audience of 65,000 or more from around the state, the nation and the world.
www.hiff.org |
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November 12 – December 20, 2018
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing |
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (VTCS) has emblazoned the most exciting aspects of the sport – famous waves, the world’s best surfers and the crowning of world champions. The legendary VTCS returns to Oahu to celebrate its 36th year Nov. 12 – Dec. 20, 2018. The three-part series lasts 39 days and begins at Haleiwa’s Alii Beach. The second stop is the Vans World Cup, which takes place at the deep-water big wave venue of Sunset Beach from Nov. 25–Dec. 6, and the third and final event, the Billabong Pipe Masters, can be witnessed at Pipeline from Dec. 8–20, 2018 where both the Vans Triple Crown and World Surf League Championship Tour simultaneously conclude to crown the 2018 world champion and VTCS series winner and event winner.
www.triplecrownof surfing.com |
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December 2, 2018
XTERRA Trail Run World Championship |
Crown jewel of the XTERRA Trail Run Series. The 21-kilometer half-marathon course is considered the world championship course, and it takes runners through some of the most diverse – and scenic – terrain on the planet winding through Kualoa Ranch on Oahu’s northeastern shore. Also includes trail runs, a children’s race, and other family events.
www.xterraplanet.com/ trailrun/worlds |
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December 7, 2018
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade |
Decorated F-104 Starfighter join bands and floats, to parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, to honor and pay respect to the Pearl Harbor survivors, our veterans, active duty military and their families. The parade takes place on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Parade starts at 7pm at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki and proceeds down Kalakaua Avenue, to Kapiolani Park. |
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December 9, 2018
Honolulu Marathon |
Thousands of runners from around the world participate in the Honolulu Marathon, a 26.2-mile course with spectacular views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
www.honolulu marathon.org |
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