Lea Salonga in Concert at Blaisdell Concert Hall
Tony Award winner and Disney legend Lea Salonga brings her signature Broadway voice to Honolulu for an orchestral pop and musical theater showcase.
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For familiesThings to do in Honolulu with kids this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Honolulu: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 8 dated events
Family activities in Honolulu, HI right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
13 hand-picked things to do in Honolulu, HI right now · 8 with confirmed dates
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How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🌴 This Weekend in Honolulu, HI · Oct 16–18
Unmissable performances and Sunday outings
Cirque du Soleil: ʻAuana at Outrigger Waikiki
Experience Cirque du Soleil's resident Oʻahu production, blending gravity-defying acrobatic storytelling with Native Hawaiian moʻolelo and live music.
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The Frankie Moreno Trio at Blue Note Hawaii
High-octane piano showmanship mixing vintage rock, funk, and blues—a lively way to cap off Sunday night along Kalākaua Avenue.
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🌺 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
OnoFest & Fall Expo at Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Browse dozens of island food vendors and local crafters inside air-conditioned exhibition halls—ideal for lunch plates, baked treats, and handcrafted gifts out of the midday sun.
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UH Rainbow Warriors vs. New Mexico Lobos
Catch Saturday evening college football under the Mānoa lights as kickoff tradewinds cool the open-air campus stadium.
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Josh Tatofi Live at Blue Note Hawaii
Two-time Grammy nominee Josh Tatofi delivers soulful island reggae and traditional Hawaiian falsetto up close in Waikīkī's premiere listening room.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh exhibits and limited runs across town
Vital Connections: Art & the Brain at Honolulu Museum of Art
A newly opened interactive exhibition exploring how neurological pathways light up when making and viewing art, staged across HoMA's airy courtyard galleries.
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Honor Thy Mother and Father: Depictions of Filial Piety in Japan
Featuring rare Japanese woodblock masterworks by Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Masanobu, highlighting Edo-period family devotion and storytelling.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Mini-road trips within easy reach of Honolulu
Windward Coast Slow Drive & Kāneʻohe Bay
Drive 45 minutes over the lush Pali Highway to sample fresh poi and warm kalua pig at the historic Waiāhole Poi Factory, followed by a shaded stroll through the emerald valleys of Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden.
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Haleʻiwa Town & Early Winter Surf Spectating
Head an hour north as the first winter ocean swells start churning at Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay. Watch board riders from the sand before browsing vintage shops and grabbing shave ice in historic Haleʻiwa.
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🍜 Eat & Drink
Buzzy weekend dining and craft cocktail spots
Weekend Skillet Brunch at Koko Head Cafe
Chef Lee Anne Wong's bustling Kaimukī dining room delivers crunchy Cornflake French Toast with bacon syrup and volcano-hot breakfast bibimbap in cast iron.
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Modern Vietnamese Lunch at The Pig & The Lady
Dip crusty banh mi into rich, 12-hour pho broth dip or dig into Burmese tea salad in the heart of historic Chinatown.
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Oceanfront Cocktails at House Without A Key
Order a signature Halekulani Mai Tai beneath the hundred-year-old kiawe tree while tradewinds blow across the calm south shore water at sunset.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Honolulu, HI with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include OnoFest & Fall Expo at Neal S. Blaisdell Center, UH Rainbow Warriors vs. New Mexico Lobos, and Josh Tatofi Live at Blue Note Hawaii. WonderKit refreshes this Honolulu, HI guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Honolulu, HI?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Honolulu, HI, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Honolulu, HI this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Honolulu, HI" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Honolulu, HI. Updated daily.
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