Lei Draping Ceremony Honoring King Kamehameha III

Lei Draping Ceremony Honoring King Kamehameha IIIPresented by: Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts Thomas Square Park (925 S. Beretania St.)March 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join us as we honor the legacy of King Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli) with a special lei draping ceremony. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office […]

Lions Day in the Park

Lions Day in the ParkPresented by: Lions Club International District 50 – Hawaiʻi Frank F. Fasi Civic GroundsMarch 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hawai’i Lions are celebrating community service. The public is invited to join us for family fun and to hear our story of what Lions do.  Admission is FREE.  We’ll have Live […]

Lei Court Selection

Lei Court Selection Hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation Kapolei Hale March 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation bids a fond ho‘omaika‘i (congratulations) to the 96th Lei Court! Lei Queen Kuʻulei is a Waipahū native and Sacred Hearts Academy alumni. Mother […]

ʻIke Hawaiʻi: Leadership Through Cultural Knowledge

‘Ike Hawai’i: Leadership Through Cultural KnowledgePresented by: Kumu Hinalaeimoana Wong-Kalu, Cultural Ambassador, CNHA Mission Memorial Auditorium February 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Calling all Leaders! Join Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and discover the importance of kūlana (role) and kuleana (responsibility) in fostering personal and professional empowerment. This workshop will explore the vital role of […]

Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest

Image courtesy of Ros Haleyah Mari Asuncion Ganot (Pahoa High and Intermediate School). Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster ContestHosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation Kapolei HaleFebruary 24, 2025 Ceremony: May 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the opening of the 2025 […]

Storytelling Events at Downtown Art Center (DAC)

Storytelling Events at Downtown Art Center (DAC)Hosted by Downtown Art Center and Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts Downtown Art Center, First Floor (1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817) Session 1: February 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kumu Hula Ainsley Halemanu Session 2: February 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dr. […]

Ola Ka ʻĪ: Inspiring the Next Generation

Ola Ka ʻĪ: Inspiring the Next GenerationHosted by Kūlaniākea Windward Mall February 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. On February 1, MOCA will participate in the Ola Ka ʻĪ event at Windward Mall, kicking off Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. This 4th annual event brings together thousands of students and families from Hawaiian Charter and Immersion […]

Honolulu City Lights 2024

Photo courtesy of Kuʻulei Rodby. Honolulu City Lights Hosted by the City and County of Honolulu Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, Various Locations December 7 – 31, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Make the Honolulu City Lights a part of your holiday itinerary! This iconic event features the return of Shaka Santa and Tutu […]

Talk Story Festival

Kamaka Pili interacts with the audience at the 2018 Talk Story Festival. (Photo courtesy of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation) Talk Story Festival Hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park October 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. With Hawai‘i’s vibrant art scene continuing to color public spaces around […]

NAMI Walks Hawaiʻi 2024

NAMI Walks Hawaiʻi 2024Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Frank F. Fasi Grounds October 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. NAMIWalks participants like you don’t just walk the walk. You are the walk. NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the […]