For friend groupsThis weekend in Honolulu: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 8 dated events
What's on in Honolulu, HI this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
13 hand-picked things to do in Honolulu, HI right now · 8 with confirmed dates
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Events and things to do tonight
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.
Catch Saturday evening college football under the Mānoa lights as kickoff tradewinds cool the open-air campus stadium.
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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Buzzy weekend dining and craft cocktail spots
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.
Dip crusty banh mi into rich, 12-hour pho broth dip or dig into Burmese tea salad in the heart of historic Chinatown.
Order a signature Halekulani Mai Tai beneath the hundred-year-old kiawe tree while tradewinds blow across the calm south shore water at sunset.
Unmissable performances and Sunday outings
Tony Award winner and Disney legend Lea Salonga brings her signature Broadway voice to Honolulu for an orchestral pop and musical theater showcase.
Experience Cirque du Soleil's resident Oʻahu production, blending gravity-defying acrobatic storytelling with Native Hawaiian moʻolelo and live music.
High-octane piano showmanship mixing vintage rock, funk, and blues—a lively way to cap off Sunday night along Kalākaua Avenue.
Fresh exhibits and limited runs across town
A newly opened interactive exhibition exploring how neurological pathways light up when making and viewing art, staged across HoMA's airy courtyard galleries.
Featuring rare Japanese woodblock masterworks by Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Masanobu, highlighting Edo-period family devotion and storytelling.
Mini-road trips within easy reach of Honolulu
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.
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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Group-friendly highlights in Honolulu, HI 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 updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Honolulu, HI — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Honolulu, HI worth texting the group chat about.
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