Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026
Surf in costume, dance at a Hindu celebration, see an ominous opera, watch a manta ray documentary and more.
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While We Weren’t Looking, a New Bakeshop and Deli Appeared in Mō‘ili‘ili
Hō‘ili‘ili Market, Farm Link’s locally sourced grocery store, has brought in veteran chefs to craft fresh dessert and deli items on site.
At Buns Gone Wong, Wagyu Burgers Start at $7
Brian Wong pops up with his Oklahoma-style smash burgers weekly in Mapunapuna and Waikīkī.
What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 46th annual HIFF runs Oct. 21–Nov. 5 on O‘ahu, then Nov. 6–15 on the Neighbor Islands. Pay special attention to these 18 highlights.
Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
What You’ll Find at The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill
The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill is a hub for community and creativity on the North Shore.
A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Honolulu
These 15 local coffee shops put their own spin on a fall tradition.
Welcome to B+HARI Brain Class
Attendance has grown steadily as kūpuna, business executives and others aim to improve their cognitive functioning and stave off dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
In His Words: Why Jon Matsubara Closed Feast Last Week (But You Can Still Get Lobster Rolls)
Feast still has its KCC Farmers Market booth, but the rest is up in the air. Here’s the story.
2026 HONOLULU Book Awards
This year’s five honorees bumped an already high bar set by our 2023 and 2024 winners.
Behind the Book with What Whispers Back Contributors
True local spine-tinglers are back in print alongside new works of eerie Hawai‘i fiction in this double-sided anthology.
