Friday, May 1

98th Lei Day Celebration [Event] A traditional festival held annually on May 1st at Kapiolani Park. The event kicks off with a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band, followed by hula and Hawaiian music entertainment, the investiture ceremony for the Lei Queen and her court, and a fresh flower lei contest. This year’s theme is “Mai ka hoʻokuʻi a ka hālāwai” (From zenith to horizon).

• Location: Kapiolani Park

• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Hawaiian Steel Guitar Concert

  • 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM: “Kulana Lei” Lei Making & Hawaiian Craft Demonstrations

  • 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Fresh Flower Lei Contest

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Blue Line ④ Waikiki Aquarium / Kapiolani Park

  • Green Line ③ Monsarrat / Kapiolani Park (Honolulu Zoo)

  • Pink Line / Red Line ③ The Twin Fin

• Website: Honolulu Dept. of Parks & Recreation

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Saturday, May 2

10th Annual Manu O Ku (White Tern) Festival [Event] Celebrating its 11th occurrence, the Manu O Ku Festival will take place on the grounds of Iolani Palace. “Manu o Kū” is the Hawaiian name for the White Tern, a seabird found only in urban Honolulu, which was designated as the “Official Bird of the City of Honolulu” in 2007. Enjoy free games and activities hosted by conservation groups and educators.

• Location: Iolani Palace

• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Red Line ⑤ State Capitol / Iolani Palace

  • Red Line ⑩ King Kamehameha Statue / Iolani Palace / Kawaiahaʻo Church

Hawaii Kai Market [Shopping Event] Features over 70 local vendors.

• Location: Koko Head Elementary School

• Date & Time: Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stop: Blue Line ⑧ Koko Marina Center

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Sunday, May 3

Royal Hawaiian Band Performance [Show] Founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, the Royal Hawaiian Band is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy and is now an agency of the City and County of Honolulu.

• Location: Kapiolani Park Bandstand

• Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Blue Line ④ Waikiki Aquarium

  • Red / Pink Line ③ The Twin Fin

  • Green Line ③ Monsarrat / Kapiolani Park

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Wednesday, May 6

Royal Hawaiian Band Performance [Show]

• Location: Ala Moana Center

• Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Red Line ⑭ Ala Moana Beach Park

  • Pink Line ⑩ Ala Moana Center

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Thursday, May 7

Royal Hawaiian Band Performance [Show] (Held the first Thursday of every month)

• Location: International Market Place (1st Floor, Queen’s Court)

• Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * All Lines ② Duke Kahanamoku Statue

  • Pink Line ⑤ Marugame Udon

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Saturday, May 9

Malama Hawaii Makers Market [Shopping Event] A Hawaii-based pop-up marketplace featuring local artists, makers, designers, collectors, and food vendors.

• Location: Ala Moana Center

• Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Red Line ⑭ Ala Moana Beach Park

  • Pink Line ⑩ Ala Moana Center

HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival [Event] Honolulu’s Chinatown transforms into a pedestrian-only block party! Enjoy a vibrant street festival filled with local art, live music, food, and performances.

• Location: Chinatown, Nuuanu Avenue

• Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Red Line ⑧ Izumo Taishakyo (Approx. 9-min walk)

  • Red Line ⑩ King Kamehameha Statue / Iolani Palace (Approx. 10-min walk)

  • (Note: Stop ⑨ Chinatown / Downtown Honolulu will be bypassed due to Nuuanu Ave closures. Please check the temporary detour page for details.)

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Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day Specials)

Advance reservations are highly recommended for Mother’s Day menus.

100 Sails Restaurant & Bar

• Dates: May 7 – May 10, 2026

• Time: Brunch 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Dinner 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Location: Prince Waikiki (3rd Floor)

• Nearest Stops: Green Line ⑩ Prince Waikiki | Pink Line ⑪ Ilikai Hotel | Yellow Line (Sat only) Prince Waikiki

Chart House Waikiki

• Date: May 10, 2026

• Time: Brunch 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Location: 1765 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815

• Nearest Stops: Green Line ⑩ Prince Waikiki | Pink Line ⑪ Ilikai Hotel | Yellow Line (Sat only) Prince Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

• Date: May 10, 2026

• Time: Brunch 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Location: 2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

• Nearest Stop: Pink Line ④ Hilton Waikiki Beach

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Saturday, May 16

Koko Marina Center: 808 Craft & Gift Fair [Shopping Event] Featuring over 70 local vendors.

• Location: Koko Marina Center

• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stop: Blue Line ⑧ Koko Marina Center

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Saturday, May 23

Koko Marina Center: Island Craft Fair & Event [Shopping Event] Support local vendors and Koko Marina Center tenants at this monthly craft fair. (Held the 4th Saturday of every month)

• Location: Koko Marina Center

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stop: Blue Line ⑧ Koko Marina Center

Malama Hawaii Makers Market [Shopping Event]

• Location: Ala Moana Center

• Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: Red Line ⑭ Ala Moana Beach Park | Pink Line ⑩ Ala Moana Center

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Sunday, May 24

Rooftop Stargazing [Event] Get an up-close look at the moon and stars in the Hawaiian night sky. Join this free monthly rooftop stargazing event (first-come, first-served).

• Location: Royal Hawaiian Center (Building A, 4th Floor)

• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza

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Monday, May 25

28th Lantern Floating Hawaii [Event] The annual Lantern Floating ceremony returns to Ala Moana Beach Park on Memorial Day. Anyone can participate; pick up a lantern set at the tent beforehand, personalize it, and float it on the water. The sight of thousands of floating lanterns is breathtaking, making it a beautiful event even just to observe.

• Location: Ala Moana Beach Park

• Time: Lantern Pickup: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Ceremony: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Details: Family-friendly / Free Admission

• Nearest Stops: * Red Line ⑭ Ala Moana Beach Park

  • Pink Line ⑩ Ala Moana Center

  • (Note: Due to heavy traffic on Ala Moana Blvd, Pink Line Stop ⑩ will be temporarily moved to Kona Street. Details will be announced on the detour page.)

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Weekly Regular Events

Mondays

• Ukulele Lesson: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Bldg B, 1st Fl). Ukuleles provided. First 12 guests; ages 10+. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Waikiki Farmers Market: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. Free. (Stop: All Lines ② Duke Kahanamoku Statue)

• Waikiki Beach Walk Open Market: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza. Support local businesses and find unique items. Free. (Stop: ⑬ Ka La‘i Waikiki Beach)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• O Na Lani Sunset Stories Hula Show: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM at International Market Place (1st Fl, Queen’s Court). Free. (Stops: All Lines ②, Pink ⑤)

Tuesdays

• Hula Lesson: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Ages 10+. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Ku Haʻaheo Live Music: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza. Free live Hawaiian music concert. (Stop: ⑬ Ka La‘i Waikiki Beach)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• Kawika Trask Trio Performance: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Kuhio Beach Hula Show: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Authentic Hawaiian music and hula. Free. (Canceled in bad weather or during parades). (Stop: All Lines ② Duke Kahanamoku Statue)

Wednesdays

• Lauhala Weaving Lesson: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Bldg C, 2nd Fl). First 24 guests; ages 10+. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Waikiki Farmers Market: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. Free. (Stop: All Lines ② Duke Kahanamoku Statue)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• Puʻuhonua Trio Performance: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• O Na Lani Sunset Stories Hula Show: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM at International Market Place (1st Fl, Queen’s Court). Free. (Stops: All Lines ②, Pink ⑤)

Thursdays

• Keiki (Kids) Hula Lesson: 11:30 AM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). For ages 5-10. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• Hoʻolai Trio Performance: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

Fridays

• Lei Making Class: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Bldg C, 2nd Fl). Learn to make an orchid lei. First 24 guests; ages 10+. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• Malu Nui Production: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• O Na Lani Sunset Stories Hula Show: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM at International Market Place (1st Fl, Queen’s Court). Free. (Stops: All Lines ②, Pink ⑤)

• Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks: Summer: 8:00 PM – 8:05 PM / Winter: 7:45 PM – 7:50 PM. Best viewed from Kahanamoku Beach or the Lagoon. (Please walk in groups if returning in the dark).

Saturdays

• KCC Farmers Market: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM at Kapiolani Community College. Free admission. (Stop: Green Line ⑤ KCC Farmers Market – Saturday only)

• Kakaako Farmers Market*: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 919 & 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Free admission. (Stop: Yellow Line ⑤ Kakaako Farmers Market – Saturdays only)

• Art on the Zoo Fence: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at the Honolulu Zoo fence. Local artists display their work. Free. (Stops: Red/Pink ③, Blue/Green ③)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

• Hula Kahiko Performance: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Royal Hawaiian Center (Royal Grove). Traditional ancient hula. Free. (Stop: All Lines ① Waikiki Shopping Plaza)

• Kuhio Beach Hula Show: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Free. (Stop: All Lines ② Duke Kahanamoku Statue)

Sundays

• Aloha Market: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Jefferson Elementary School. Free. (Stops: Red/Pink ③, Blue/Green ③)

• Art on the Zoo Fence: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at the Honolulu Zoo fence. Free. (Stops: Red/Pink ③, Blue/Green ③)

• Keiki Hula Show: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. See how hula traditions are passed down to Hawaii’s children. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩)

• Ala Moana Hula Show (Daily): 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM at Ala Moana Center Stage. Free. (Stops: Red ⑭, Pink ⑩, Green ⑥)

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> Please Note: All event details, including times and locations, are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.