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📍 Your monthly guide for local Oʻahu events
🌇 Discover free and new events each month!
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Happy October! 🎃 Your monthly Oʻahu events guide is here, just in time for spooky season. 
Save this post, send it to a friend, and start planning your October. 👻🍂 
Want the full guide with 600+ local events happening across Oʻahu? Follow my page + comment OCTOBER and I’ll send it your way! 
⬇️ Did I miss an event? Want something added to the guide? Drop it in the comments below. 
October is also LGBTQ+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 and Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭. Check out my guide for ways to learn, celebrate, and support our local communities throughout the month.

(EDITS: Pride Pau Hana is on 10/14! Tickets available on Eventbrite. PHAMily Fun Day is on 10/31. Tickets on their site.) 
#thingstodohawaii #honolulu #oahu #oahuevents taken in Honolulu, Hawaii by @keepitlocalhnl

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Looking for weekend plans? ☀️ Here are 5 things to do on Oʻahu this October 17 and 18! 
Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival | Saturday, October 17 | Parade at 3pm, festival 5pm to 9pm | | Free
Celebrate love, diversity, and community at Honolulu Pride! Watch the parade make its way from Magic Island through Waikīkī, then head to the Waikīkī Shell for live entertainment, 70+ community booths, and more! 🌈 
🍽️ OnoFest & Fall Expo | October 17 & 18 | Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Sunday, 10am to 5pm | Blaisdell Exhibition Hall | $6.50, keiki 12 and under free
Calling all foodies! Explore 200+ exhibitors featuring local food, unique products, and a pop-up marketplace. Don’t miss the new First Bite, where vendors debut food and drink creations for $6 or less! Plus, enjoy samples, entertainment, and giveaways. 
Wahiawā Market Day | Saturday, October 17 | 9am to 1pm | Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center | Free admission 🛍️
Support local farmers, food makers, and small businesses at this community market! Discover locally made products and delicious flavors showcasing Hawaiʻi’s agricultural community. 
🎭 Duke by Moses Goods | Sunday, October 18 | 3pm & 7pm | Hawaiʻi Theatre | $31+
Experience the remarkable story of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing, through a powerful one-man performance by Moses Goods. Discover the life and legacy of one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic figures. 
Community Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art 🎨 | Sunday, October 18 | 10am to 6pm | HoMA | Free for Hawaiʻi residents
Spend your Sunday exploring art and culture at HoMA! Enjoy free museum admission for Hawaiʻi residents and catch Warhol’s Women: Trans Visibility in Film and Art of the 1970s, a special talk exploring art, film, and representation. The talk is free, but tickets are required. 
📢 Which one are you checking out? Did I miss something on your list? Comment below! ⬇️ 
Save this for your weekend plans, send it to a friend, and make sure to keep it local!

#honolulu #oahu #thingstodohawaii taken in The Tom Moffat Waikiki Shell by @keepitlocalhnl

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Tried the viral gummy bear trend with NOMS Honeydew Melon, so you don’t have to! Let’s just say… it did not go how I thought it would.. 👩‍🔬

The experiment was fun, but… I think I prefer the original NOMS way better. 🤷‍♀️ This one might be better as a hands-on activity if you need something to keep the kiddos busy.

Would you try this trend, or are you sticking with the original too?

#NOMScandy by @keepitlocalhnl

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Looking for weekend plans? Here are 5 things to do on Oʻahu this October 3 and 4! 
ʻIke Kaiāulu Lā Waʻa | Saturday, 8am to 12pm | Hanauma Bay | Free with Hawaiʻi ID  Start your Saturday with @papahanahanauma + @kanehunamokuvoyaging to learn about traditional Hawaiian canoes and cultural practices while connecting with the community at Hanauma Bay. 🏝️ 
Keep It Aloha Card Show: Spooky Season Edition | Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 6pm | SALT at Our Kakaako | free admission @keepitalohaevents is back! Browse trading cards and collectibles, meet fellow fans, and get into the Halloween spirit at this special Spooky Season edition. 👻 
Main St Magical Market | Saturday, 4pm to 8pm | Ben Parker Elementary School | Free admission ($5 school parking) Shop 60+ local vendors @mainst.magicalmarket featuring crafts, apparel, accessories, treats, exclusive drops & more! Plus, check out the Haunted House fundraiser ($5) and Kendama Jam for even more spooky season fun. 🎃 
🌈 Hawaiʻi Children & Youth Day | Sunday, 10am to 3pm | Hawaiʻi State Capitol | Free Bring the whole ʻohana to @hawaiichildrenandyouthday for a celebration dedicated to Hawaiʻi’s keiki and youth with family friendly activities, entertainment, community resources, and more.

Sunday Sessions | Sunday, 3pm | Downtown Art Center | Free Slow down your Sunday @downtownartcenter with free live music while supporting and celebrating Hawaiʻi’s local arts community. Guitar Foundation of Hawaii & Downtown Art Center presents “Sunday Sessions: Blending Music with Art.” Featuring Jessica Ackerly, Jazz Guitar and “Later Dave” Acoustic. 🎶

Which one are you going to? Did I miss an event worth checking out? Comment below! ⬇️ 
✨ Save this for your weekend plans, send it to your weekend crew, and make sure to keep it local!

#thingstodohawaii #honolulu #oahu taken in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park by @keepitlocalhnl

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Wondering what to do this weekend? ☀️ Here are some events happening around Oʻahu on October 3 and 4!  Featured Events:
ʻIke Kaiāulu Lā Waʻa | Saturday, 8am to 12pm | Hanauma Bay | Free for kamaʻāina Start your weekend immersed in Hawaiian canoe culture. Learn about traditional practices, connect with the community, and spend your morning at one of Oʻahu’s most beautiful places. 🌊

Keep It Aloha Card Show: Spooky Season Edition | Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 6pm | Free admission Shop trading cards and collectibles, meet local vendors, and get into spooky season with Hawaiʻi’s card community. 👻

🌈 Hawaiʻi Children & Youth Day | Sunday, 10am to 3pm | Hawaiʻi State Capitol | Free Bring the whole ʻohana for a day celebrating Hawaiʻi’s keiki and youth with family friendly activities, 80+ community organizations, entertainment, and more.

📢 Which one are you going to? Did I miss an event worth checking out? Comment below! ⬇️

Save this post for later, send it to a friend, and make sure to keep it local!

#oahu #thingstodohawaii #honolulu taken in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park by @keepitlocalhnl

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(ft. items from the HK “Go to the Beach” series by @minilike_official and @kawaiikingdom808

& music by @itschyl playing at @hbsocialclub this sat, 10/3, 9pm) by @keepitlocalhnl

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MINILIKE x KAWAII KINGDOM are celebrating the North American exclusive launch of the Hello Kitty “Go to the Beach” series with limited-edition drops, an immersive pop-up, and surprise gifts in-store.

🎀 MINILIKE x KAWAII KINGDOM 🎀 Go to the Beach Event
Thursday, October 1, 2026 10am to 8pm Near Ala Moana Centerstage
(1450 Ala Moana Blvd)

Which item was your favorite? 💕

#minilike #kawaiikingdom #sponsored taken in Ala Moana Center by @keepitlocalhnl

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Looking for weekend plans? Here are 5 FREE things to do on Oʻahu this weekend! (As the weather evolves, please stay safe and check with event hosts for updates.)

🌸 Aloha Festivals - Floral Parade
Saturday, 9am to 12pm | From Ala Moana Park through Kalākaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park | @alohafestivals
Watch flower-covered floats, traditional pāʻū riders, marching bands, and hula make their way through Waikīkī. Free!

🌱 ʻĀina Workday - Nation of Hawaiʻi
Saturday, 10am to 2pm | Waimānalo | @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
Give back by removing invasive plants, planting native species, and restoring traditional kalo patches. Free and meaningful, RSVP required.

🌿 The Beginning of a Garden
Saturday & Sunday | 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 PM | Foster Botanical Garden | @hawaiiponoicoalition
Step back in time with a living history performance about one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest gardens. Free with RSVP required.

🍂 Kailua Fall Festival
Saturday, 5pm to 10pm | Hahani Street, Kailua | @eventskailua
Enjoy live music, local vendors, food, keiki games, and a full-town block party. Free admission!

🎬 Sunset on the Beach ft. The Bad Guys 2
Saturday, starting at 4:30pm, movie starts after sunset | Queen’s Beach | @waikikiimprovement
Enjoy live music, games, food, and a movie on a giant 30-foot screen after sunset. Free!

Bonus Item: The Cimb
Sunday, 10AM–12:30PM | Kapiʻolani Park | @psihawaiichapter
A free family morning supporting perinatal mental health. Includes keiki activities, parent & me workout, mediation workshop, community resources, light refreshments, opportunities to connect with families and providers, and more!

⬇️ Did I miss something? Want something added to the guide? Comment down below.

Save this for your weekend plans, send it to a friend, and make sure to keep it local!

#oahu #honolulu #thingstodohawaii taken in Kapiolani Regional Park by @keepitlocalhnl

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✍️ Have you ever written a poem at Capitol Modern?

I stopped by Carol’s (@karalahn) poetry station at Super Saturday: Creative Micronesia at @capitolmodern on August 29 to learn more about her creative process and even had her read the poem I made!

If you missed this event, here’s your chance to experience another FREE day of creativity! 
LOOK & LISTEN: Poetry, Storytelling and Book Art
Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
FREE admission | Family-friendly 
In partnership with Bess Press, enjoy a celebration of poetry, storytelling, and books featuring storytime, a book art display, hands-on art activities, and live poetry readings! 
Save this post, bring a friend (or the whole ʻohana), and come get creative at Capitol Modern! 
#honolulu #oahu #thingstodohawaii taken in Capitol Modern by @keepitlocalhnl

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Wondering what to do this weekend? I’ve got a few ideas to share with you. 🤗 (Bonus: check out my other post for info about @findyourcraving free open studio on Sat!)

Featured events:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

🏮 Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival | Chinatown | 10am to 10pm | FREE admission
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in the heart of Chinatown with cultural festivities, entertainment, food, local businesses, and plenty to explore. A fun way to experience one of the neighborhood’s biggest celebrations!  🌺 72nd Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a | Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī | 6pm to 10pm (vendors open at 4pm) | FREE admission
One of Hawaiʻi’s largest block parties is back! Kalākaua Avenue transforms into a celebration of Hawaiian culture with live entertainment, hula, ʻono food, and local vendors.

🐦 Welcome Home Kōlea Festival | Magic Island, Picnic Site 31 | 10am to 2pm | FREE admission
Welcome Hawaiʻi’s kōlea back to the islands! Learn about these incredible migratory birds through family friendly activities, community organizations, and a celebration of Hawaiʻi’s natural environment.  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

🎨 Community Sunday at HoMA | Honolulu Museum of Art | 10am to 6pm | FREE for residents
Hawaiʻi residents can enjoy free museum admission and spend the day exploring art, galleries, beautiful courtyards, art-making activities, and more!

Save this post for later, send it to a friend, and make sure to keep it local.

#honolulu #oahu #supportlocalhawaii #luckywelivehi taken in Waikiki Beach by @keepitlocalhnl

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Have you ever letterpress printed your own notecard?

This Saturday, September 19, Cravings Media is hosting a FREE Open Studio where you can create your own “Mahalo” notecard using a traditional letter press.

📍Cravings Media (547 Halekauwila St #102, Honolulu, HI 96813)
Saturday, September 19
3-6 pm
FREE Open Studio 💌

Based in Honolulu, Cravings Media is a boutique design studio that focuses on handprinted letterpress products.

Come for a fun, hands-on afternoon to try something new and take home something you made yourself. Save this for your Saturday plans and send it to someone who would be down to go!

#honolulu #shoplocalhawaii #oahu by @keepitlocalhnl

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