Tag: Honolulu events

Top 10 Things to Do on Oahu This Spring

January 30, 2020 / epichawaiirealestate

2020 is in full swing, and Spring is just around the corner! If you’re looking for some fun things to do on Oahu, check out a selection of my favorite events happening in the next few months. From art events to food events, sports events to Mariah Carey at Blaisdell, there’s no shortage to awesome times ahead.

POW! WOW! Hawaii 2020

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POW! WOW! Hawaii 2020 is happening in Kakaako on February 7th and 16th. This year, they’re celebrating their 10th annual event in Hawaii. The event brings together over a hundred international and local artists to create murals and other forms of art. There’ll be lots of art, live music, food vendors, block parties, and more surprises for the community. Local artists include: 7Sketches, Asalt, Bethany Georges, Cheyne Gallarde, Ckaweeks, CME, Cory Taum, Dak1ne, Devour, East3, Flip, Gary Draws Fish, Gavin Murai, Solomon Enos, Wooden Wave, and more. Go online to see a map of events.

For more information, visit POW! WOW! Hawaii

OHM Expo at Blaisdell Center

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The OHM Expo will be at Blaisdell Center from February 21st-23rd. It’s Hawaii’s largest wellness, health, spiritual, and metaphysical trade show. The event features public speakers and practitioners from Hawaii and around the world. Attendees can shop and explore yoga, vegan foods, healing arts, inspirational speakers, workshops, tarot, astrology and psychic readings, health and prosperity training, light alchemy, crystal and gemstone jewelry, intentional candles, metaphysical supplies, and more.

For more information, visit OHM Expo

Beauty & The Feast in Haleiwa

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Check out Beauty & The Feast in Haleiwa on February 22nd. The event is a women’s event created by women and is completely focused on self care. It features women owned businesses, instructors, entrepreneurs, and artisans. Enjoy yoga, workouts, meditation, exclusive vendors, and workshops throughout the day. There’ll also be locally sourced organic food and drinks with options for all types of diets. The event will take place at a private North Shore estate, and shuttle service is available for an additional fee to and from Kailua, Honolulu, or Kapolei.

For more information, email [email protected] or go to Eventbrite

Mardi Gras Bar Crawl

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The 2020 Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is happening on Hotel Street in Honolulu on February 25th. Participants are encouraged to dress up in theme of NOLA and get ready for a community party like no other. Event tickets include a wristband that allows you drink specials at participating bars, a custom Honolulu Mardi Gras t-shirt, a reusable Mardi Gras cup, and lots of Mardi Gras beads! Participating bars include Nextdoor, Bar 35, Manifest, Downbeat, Royal, and JJ Dolans. 21 and over. Happy Mardi Gras!

Find tickets on Eventbrite

26th Annual Honolulu Festival

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The 26th Annual Honolulu Festival is happening from March 6th-8th. Anxiously awaited every year, it’s Hawaii’s premier cultural event. By bringing the community together, the event promotes mutual understanding, economic cooperation, and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. There’ll be lots of activities, live music, cultural events, and an always stunning fireworks show. See performers from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Hawaii, and the mainland United States. Admission is free!

For more information, visit Honolulu Festival

Mariah Carey at Blaisdell

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The Butterfly Returns to Hawaii! Mariah Carey will perform at Blaisdell Arena on March 10th. The event is one night only, so be sure to grab your tickets asap. With more #1 hits than any other solo recording artist in history, Mariah promises to give the audience a thrilling showcase of her extraordinary career. To reward her legions of loyal Hawaii fans, the concert marks Mariah’s first return to Hawaii after she triumphantly took the stage for three sold-out shows in 2016 (selling more than 21,000 tickets). Wow!

For more information, visit TicketMaster

2020 North Shore Triathlon

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The North Shore Triathlon will happen on March 14th. It’s Hawaii’s first Triathlon for the season and features both adult and youth events. Check-in will take place at 5am at Mokuleia Beach Park, a race briefing will begin at 6am, the race starts at 6:15am, and continues with a Sprint and Youth Triathlon. The Sprint Triathlon features a 400m swim, 12-mile bike, and a 3-mile run. The Youth Triathlon features a 200m swim, a 6-mile bike, and a 1.5-mile run. The awards ceremony will follow at 8am.

For more information, visit North Shore Triathlon

Honolulu On Tap Beer Festival at Blaisdell

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Ale-loha! The Honolulu On Tap Beer Festival will be at Blaisdell’s Exhibition Hall on March 28th. Guests will schmooze, learn more about Hawaii craft beers, and have a chance to sample over 130 releases from America’s top craft breweries. There’ll also be live music, tasty food available for purchase, and lots of amazing local and visiting vendors.

For more information, visit America on Tap- Honolulu

Healthy Kids Running Series in Kailua

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The Healthy Kids Running Series will be in Kailua on March 29th, April 5th & 26th, and May 3rd. Healthy Running Series is a nationwide non profit that promotes fun, health and activities in order to combat childhood obesity. Get your kids off of the devices and the couch, and head to Kailua for community building events that are focused on kids ages 2-14 years old.

Details:

Pre-K (2/3 Year Olds): 50 yard dash
Pre-K (4/5 Year Olds): 75 yard dash
Kindergarten-1st Grade: 1/4 mile run
2nd-3rd Grade: 1/2 mile run
4th-8th Grade: 1 mile run

For more information, visit Healthy Kids Running Series

93rd Annual Lei Day Celebration at Kapiolani Park

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The 93rd Annual Lei Day Celebration will be at Kapiolani Park on May 1st. The all day free event celebrates Lei Day and Hawaiian culture with a variety of family-friendly events. By honoring Hawaii’s people and their rich heritage, see the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association’s lei exhibit in the Kulana Lei area, and join the Lei Contest Exhibit between the bandstand and the shell. There’ll also be contest entries with adult, children, and lipine (ribbon/yard) lei contests, crafts, live music, lei and food vendors.

For more information, visit City & County of Honolulu

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10 Top Events on Oahu This Fall

September 4, 2019 / epichawaiirealestate

Welcome back to the Epic Hawaii Real Estate Blog! There’s always so many amazing things happening on Oahu, and here are my Top 10 Oahu Event picks for Fall 2019.

Whether you’ve lived on Oahu for years, or if you’ve just arrived on island and settling in, all of these events are super fun. Enjoy family-friendly events, food and wine festivals, fitness events, and networking…Enjoy!

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September 8th- Slow Food Oahu Chinatown Moon Festival Tour & Lunch

Slow Food Oahu is doing a Chinatown Lunch Tour in celebration of the Fall Moon Harvest Festival. Here’s a great event for food lovers to enjoy. Explore Chinatown, learn more about Chinese history and culture on Oahu, shop in the markets, taste new foods, see temples, and more. The event features a two-hour walking tour, and lunch at one of Chinatown’s most incredible restaurants. Attendees will surely enjoy the 5-course family-style Chinese menu that includes Chinese Moon Festival dishes like roasted pork, chicken, and traditional Moon Cakes.

For more information, visit Eventbrite

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September 14th- Sunset on the Beach Movie Night Features “UP” at Kuhio Beach Park

Check out Sunset on the Beach Movie Night Featuring a special screening of “UP” at Kuhio Beach Park in Waikiki. Here’s a super fun family event for those looking for something to do with kids in Waikiki. These Oahu movie night events only happen a few times a year, so make sure to check it out. Attendees will watch “Up” on a 30-foot movie screen outdoors. Head to Waikiki for a beach day, and enjoy a picnic style movie night with your family and friends.

For more information, visit Sunset on the Beach

photo courtesy of Facebook/VegFest Oahu

September 21st- 2019 VegFest Oahu at Frank Fasi Grounds

The 2019 VegFest Oahu will be at Frank Fasi Grounds near the SkyGate sculpture. The annual event is always fun, and a full-on celebration of island-style, plant-based living. It’s a sustainable festival that features more that 50 education, food, and entertainment booths. Meet vegetarian and vegan chefs, local farmers, Oahu-made product vendors, and more. The event also features yoga classes, dance lessons, product samples, guest speakers, live music, and entertainment. Free entry and free parking!

For more information, visit VegFest Oahu

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September 27th & 28th- Republik Music Festival at Waikiki Shell

Check out the 2-Day Republik Music Festival at the Waikiki Shell. On 9/27, guests can see Groundation, Matisyahu, and Tribal Seeds. On 9/28, the party continues with The Original Whalers, Trevor Hall, and Hawaii’s favorite… Steel Pulse! This are both ‘sure to be amazing’ concerts. Find tickets for both days, or one day tickets online. If you love those sweet reggae vibes, this is for you! Here’s a great event on Oahu to enjoy with your friends and family.

For more information, visit Republik or Blaisdell Center

photo courtesy of Facebook/Festa Italiana Hawaii

September 28th- 3rd Annual Festa Italiana in Kakaako

The 3rd Annual Festa Italiana is happening in Kakaako! If you love Italian culture, and Italian food, definitely check this street party out. The evening event will feature pizza, pasta, cheese, bread, gelato, and wine, of course! The event is ticketed, and only available to adults 21+. If you’re jonesing for a night out with your cool foodie friends, or looking to enjoy a date night with your main squeeze, here you go! Go online for tickets. Mangia mangiare!

For more information, visit Festa Italiana Hawaii

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September 29th- 38th Annual Honolulu Century Ride at Kapiolani Park- Diamond Head

The 38th Annual Honolulu Century Ride starts at Kapiolani Park, and heads to Diamond Head. For cyclists, and avid fitness folks, this is a fantastic event for fun, friendly competition, and training. The Honolulu Century Ride is the largest cycling event in all of Hawaii. It’s also a fundraiser for the Hawaii Bicycling League. The group is an advocate for cycling, education, training, and keeping Hawaii’s roadways safe. Participants can choose from 25, 50, 75, or 100 mile race courses, or check out the Honolulu Aloha Fun Ride which features a 5, 9, or 18 mile course. No matter what you choose, everyone will have a post-cycle fun day at Kapiolani Park with live music, food, and those sweet Oahu vibes!

For more information, visit Hawaii Bicycling League

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October 23rd-27th- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Oahu Events

Check out a great selection of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Oahu Events! Oahu Schedule: 10/23- The Howard Hughes Corporation Presents Brews & BBQ at Victoria Ward Park; 10/24- Crazy Rich Cocktails happens at the Alohilani Resort on Waikiki Beach; 10/25- Hawaiian Airlines Presents Swirl at the Hawaii Convention Center; Also on 10/25- Fiesta 24-7 happens at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa; 10/26- Life’s a Beach happens at Ko Olina Resort’s Kohola Lagoon 1; 10/27- HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday at Victoria Ward Park; Also on 10/27 EFFEN Vodka Presents Drag Appetit at Blue Note Hawaii; Also on 10/27- Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Halekulani Culinary Masters Gala- Michelin Stars at Halekulani.

For more info, visit Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

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October 24th- Wahine Forum at Hilton Hawaiian Village

The Wahine Forum will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Presented by Hawaii Business Magazine, here’s a super amazing event for females in business. All are invited to learn, network, and make new friends. Their 12th annual event is Hawaii’s largest leadership and development conference for women. The conference is attended by Hawaii’s top female executives, up-and-coming leaders, entrepreneurs, and all women that are interested in advancing their careers. The full-day event also features national and local guests speakers.

For more info, visit Eventbrite

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October 26th & 27th- Boo at the Zoo Halloween Event for Keiki at Honolulu Zoo

The Boo at the Zoo Halloween Event for Keiki will happen at Honolulu Zoo! Here’s a super cool family event to enjoy for Halloween. Come in costume on either day for the Animal Habitat Trick-or-Treat Trail, the Invaders Haunted House, Invasive Species and Conservation Education Stations, a Keiki Zone with Spooky Story Times, face painting, character picture taking, keiki art and crafts, and so much more. This is a fundraiser for the Honolulu Zoo. Purchase tickets online or day-of at the gate. Discounted admission for Honolulu Zoo members.

For more info, visit Honolulu Zoo

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Late October-Mid-November 2019 WSL’s Vans Pro at Sunset Beach

The 2019 WSL’s Vans Pro (Triple Crown Tentative Dates) will be at Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. If you haven’t attended a surf contest on Oahu yet, here you go! Go big, or go home! Due to the season, weather, and ocean conditions, contest dates are tentative. Make sure to follow Vans Triple Crown on social media for announcements! Enjoy a beach day with your family and friends, get some sunshine, have a picnic, and watch the worlds best surfers do there thing on Oahu’s North Shore.

For more info, visit World Surf League

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