The City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation has the Lei Day Celebration's closing event - the presentation of the contest lei to honor Hawaii's monarchy at Mauna Ala (The Royal Mausoleum @ 2261 Nuuanu Avenue) and Kawaiahao Church (957 Punchbowl at approximately 10:15A). The [...]

The first Lei Day was in 1927 (the Academy Awards began in 1929) and celebrated in downtown Honolulu with a few people wearing lei. From that it grew and more and more people began to wear lei on May 1. We are told that the first celebration and exhibit of lei was at the Bank of Hawaii. In 1928, [...]

The first Lei Day was in 1927 and celebrated in downtown Honolulu with a few people wearing lei.  From that it grew and more and more people began to wear lei on May 1.  We are told that the first celebration and exhibit of lei was at the Bank of Hawaii.  In 1928, the first lei queen was [...]

The Waikiki Artfest features 75 of Hawaii's fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale, to include all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, quilts, ahd photography. We are located in Kapiolani Park at the Diamond [...]

The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience [...]

Practice and continue development of wili lei making styles at this hands on workshop.

REGISTRATION: You must call in advance to register for this class. A list of recommended items will be given to registered participants. This is a free class. All ages. Children 8 years and younger must [...]

Practice  and continued development of wili lei making styles at this hands on workshop. Participants will enter practice leis into the Manoa Lei Competition.  REGISTRATION: Please call in advance to register for this free class. A list of recommended items will be given to registered [...]

Class will consist of demonstration and make and take for Haku, Humupapa and Kui lei making method. Suggested that participates REGISTER for the class, but walk-ins will be welcomed! Participants are encouraged to bring flowers and greenery to be used in their lei.

All ages, however, [...]

This is a fun one-mile race in Waikiki followed by a beach party. Great as a warm-up for the marathon as well as visiting friends and family. Children of all ages are welcome to run the Merrie Mile.

Starts are in waves based on predicted finish time. The last wave is the professional wave [...]

The 17th Annual International Honolulu Triathlon Festival of Sports offers several sporting events and features the famous Honolulu Triathlon, Kids Race, 10K Fun Run and a SUP & RUN at the beach. Come and join us for a truly unique triathlon experience in paradise! Spectators are welcome to hang [...]