Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 12–18, 2026
Enter a pet costume contest, attend a concert for a cause, watch a sustainable fashion show, see Moana 2 in Hawaiian and more.
Photo: Keri Nakahashi
Jack the Hotel Dog’s 6th Birthday Costume Contest
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 to 6 p.m.
Happy 6th Birthday to Jack, the hotel dog at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club! Celebrate around the pool with a furry friend’s costume contest for a chance to win a staycation, a Pup Market with pet-focused products for sale, a watercolor painting workshop ($10) and live DJ beats.
Family-friendly, free and open to the public, The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 412 Lewers St., Waikīkī, surfjack.com, @thesurfjack
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Photo: Kat Ho
Aloha ‘Āina Concert and Celebration
Friday, Nov. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana, an organization dedicated to preserving the island of Kaho‘olawe, with an evening of live music under the stars. The concert will feature artists and musicians who have created songs inspired by the island, including Kimié Miner and Kumu Hula Snowbird Bento, alongside testimonials from community partners. All proceeds will benefit Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana.
Family-friendly, $35 general admission, $10 seniors and youth, free for children age 10 and under, Bishop Museum Great Lawn, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum
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Photo: Jeff Hawe
Reuse Runway: The Return of the Trashion Show
Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
See trash transformed into wearable art at this fashion show fundraiser for Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i. Admire the upcycled looks by local designers, jam to Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning musician Izik and DJ Max High, browse the opening of a new art exhibition, Everyone Has a Coastline, plus enjoy a mix of local food vendors, creators and community partners.
$25 suggested donation for general admission, $150 VIP admission, Capitol Modern, 250 S. Hotel St., Downtown, sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org, @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
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Moana 2 in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
Saturday, Nov. 14, doors at 5 p.m., movie at sunset
Plan a family-night at an outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Moana 2, presented in the Hawaiian language. Bring a blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner and popcorn (with kakimochi!) to snack on as you watch the island-favorite animated feature. Food will also be available for purchase.
Family-friendly, free, $10 cash parking, Kekai Place Lawn, Ko Olina Resort, koolina.com, @koolinaresort
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
Community Sunday: Bayanihan
Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This month’s Community Sunday program at HoMA is a celebration of Philippine culture in Hawai‘i. Local residents can enjoy free admission to the museum, make traditional star lanterns, watch contemporary tinikling dance, listen to a children’s storybook reading, play Filipino games, eat lumpia and more.
Family-friendly, tickets available here, $25 general admission, free kama‘āina admission, free for ages 18 and under, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
