For thousands of years, humans believed that there were once flying monsters. Such creatures became mythologized, with stories about them shared around the world. But could they have really existed? Flying Monsters is a National Geographic documentary that explores these great prehistoric beasts.

Around 220 million years ago dinosaurs were on the rise to dominating the Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary leap--control of the skies. They were the pterosaurs--after insects, the first animals ever to fly. The story of how and why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more fantastical than any fiction.

Hosted by Sir David Attenborough, distinguished naturalist and broadcaster, this program uses amazing special effects techniques to portray these airborne dinosaurs. Appropriate for anyone that loves dinosaurs!

Produced by National Geographic

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough

Runtime: 40 min

Audience: suitable for grades K and up

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A Halloween special treat. Take a virtual tour of a haunted graveyard, where you'll walk at the speed of Fright! This 16-minute show features the Imaginarium's 3D, animated magic. Audiences will be guided on a nightwalk down a creepy crypt and into a haunted mansion filled with bats, ghosts and spooky things that go boo in the night. 

Produced by Hōkūlani Imaginarium
Joseph Ciotti (Director)

Character Voices by Joseph Ciotti

Runtime: 16 min

Audience: suitable for grades K and up

Kama'aina and visitors are definitely in for a TREAT with this general admission Special Offer: Buy One Adult Admission, Get One FREE Child Admission! Plus, children 3 years-old and under are always free!

Join us for a spook-tacular celebration filled with family-friendly fun, festive decorations, and Halloween surprises. From creative costumes to themed games, trick-or-treat stations, and special appearances by some of your favorite characters, it’s a frightfully delightful way to enjoy the season. Come in costume and make unforgettable fall memories with your ‘ohana!

Chinatown 808 presents the 2025 Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival!  Celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday that marks the end of a great autumn harvest and a reunion time for families.  Come out with your friends and family for a weekend of fun with food, crafts, keiki activities, live entertainment, and more!

Free admission.  Everyone welcome!

Bring your own chairs & blankets.

9am – Native Hawaiian Blessing, music & performance, followed by Grand Entry at 10am.

Visit with Indigenous & Turtle Island craft vendors, gather resource information from educational & community-based organizations, participate in children’s crafts, enjoy local food vendors and

Navajo frybread prepared by our Navajo relatives, Masen Tsosie and Caroline Begay, throughout the day.

Invited Groups include the Lummi Nation Blackhawk Singers and the Bird Singers from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

Host Drum – Blackfoot Drummers
Head Woman Dancer – Taunie Cullooyah, Kalispel Tribe
Head Man Dancer – Robert Thomas, Colville Confederated Tribe
Emcee – Brad Bearsheart
Arena Director – Eric Lonecheif

Stay tuned for more details!

Cultural performances, activities, exhibits, marketplace, bon dance.

And FOOD! Freshly made ANDAGI, shave ice, Okinawa soba, Pig’s Feet soup, Champura and more.

The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.

Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

PAPA Hawaii returns to this historic stage to present two amazing shows in our Exclusive Double Feature! Two exciting shows for the price of one.

Mr. Bright has stories. A lot of stories. Then he realized that stories can be a really great way to learn. So he started his own school. A School of Stories.

Mr. Bright’s School of Stories is a one-man show (created and performed by the talented Timothy Bright) for the young and the young at heart that educates and entertains through songs and storytelling, and all he wants is to shed some light in the dark for everyone to come and see. Welcome, one and all, to his school…

 But wait, there's more!

 PAPA Hawai'i is proud to present FINDING NEMO JR. as its 25th Musical Production onstage at Hawaii Theatre. Since 2015, PAPA has partnered with the HTC Education Program to offer year-round quality arts education and programming for Hawai'i's community. Fifty PAPA kiddos will bring the BIG, BLUE WORLD to you this summer for an immersive underwater experience the entire 'ohana will love!

PAPA Hawaii returns to this historic stage to present two amazing shows in our Exclusive Double Feature! Two exciting shows for the price of one.

Mr. Bright has stories. A lot of stories. Then he realized that stories can be a really great way to learn. So he started his own school. A School of Stories.

Mr. Bright’s School of Stories is a one-man show (created and performed by the talented Timothy Bright) for the young and the young at heart that educates and entertains through songs and storytelling, and all he wants is to shed some light in the dark for everyone to come and see. Welcome, one and all, to his school…

 But wait, there's more!

 PAPA Hawai'i is proud to present FINDING NEMO JR. as its 25th Musical Production onstage at Hawaii Theatre. Since 2015, PAPA has partnered with the HTC Education Program to offer year-round quality arts education and programming for Hawai'i's community. Fifty PAPA kiddos will bring the BIG, BLUE WORLD to you this summer for an immersive underwater experience the entire 'ohana will love!

PAPA Hawaii returns to this historic stage to present two amazing shows in our Exclusive Double Feature! Two exciting shows for the price of one.

Mr. Bright has stories. A lot of stories. Then he realized that stories can be a really great way to learn. So he started his own school. A School of Stories.

Mr. Bright’s School of Stories is a one-man show (created and performed by the talented Timothy Bright) for the young and the young at heart that educates and entertains through songs and storytelling, and all he wants is to shed some light in the dark for everyone to come and see. Welcome, one and all, to his school…

 But wait, there's more!

 PAPA Hawai'i is proud to present FINDING NEMO JR. as its 25th Musical Production onstage at Hawaii Theatre. Since 2015, PAPA has partnered with the HTC Education Program to offer year-round quality arts education and programming for Hawai'i's community. Fifty PAPA kiddos will bring the BIG, BLUE WORLD to you this summer for an immersive underwater experience the entire 'ohana will love!

PAPA Hawaii returns to this historic stage to present two amazing shows in our Exclusive Double Feature! Two exciting shows for the price of one.

Mr. Bright has stories. A lot of stories. Then he realized that stories can be a really great way to learn. So he started his own school. A School of Stories.

Mr. Bright’s School of Stories is a one-man show (created and performed by the talented Timothy Bright) for the young and the young at heart that educates and entertains through songs and storytelling, and all he wants is to shed some light in the dark for everyone to come and see. Welcome, one and all, to his school…

 But wait, there's more!

 PAPA Hawai'i is proud to present FINDING NEMO JR. as its 25th Musical Production onstage at Hawaii Theatre. Since 2015, PAPA has partnered with the HTC Education Program to offer year-round quality arts education and programming for Hawai'i's community. Fifty PAPA kiddos will bring the BIG, BLUE WORLD to you this summer for an immersive underwater experience the entire 'ohana will love!

Experience the magic of Hawaiian music under the stars at Bishop Museum’s Mele After Hours, returning Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn. This special evening celebrates the richness of Hawaiʻi’s musical heritage with a stellar lineup featuring Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom and Kalani Peʻa, the smooth harmonies of Nā Hoa, the dynamic sounds of ʻUheʻuhene, and the graceful hula of Merrie Monarch award winning, Hālau Nā Mamo o Puʻuanahulu. Beloved local radio personality Mele Apana returns as host, guiding the evening’s festivities with her signature warmth and aloha.

The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.

Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

CAFF FOR KIDS: A special selection of kid-friendly, fun-filled animations perfect for the whole family! Join us as we welcome spring with the magic of animation!

Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity. 

The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.

Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.

MATINEE SPECIAL: Experience bold and inspiring stories from across the globe—where inclusivity, culture, and creativity take center stage.

Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity. 

OPENING NIGHT: Kick off the festival with a family-friendly night of fun, laughter, and breathtaking animation that celebrates the global art of storytelling! 

Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity. 

Make it a Whoville holiday with your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.

This holiday season, HSO brings to life the beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Watch Cindy Lou Who on the big screen as she takes matters into her own hands to show the Grinch the true meaning of Christmas. The orchestra will perform live to the film score by the late, great composer James Horner.

© 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Make it a Whoville holiday with your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.

This holiday season, HSO brings to life the beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Watch Cindy Lou Who on the big screen as she takes matters into her own hands to show the Grinch the true meaning of Christmas. The orchestra will perform live to the film score by the late, great composer James Horner.

© 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.

Free

Opening Ceremony:

Begins at 5:30 PM and the lights are scheduled to be turned on at approximately 6 PM

Public Workers' Electric Light Parade:

• The parade travels on King Street, from River Street to Kawaiahao Street.

• Step-off is at approximately 6 PM and the first unit arrives at Honolulu Hale approximately 6:30 PM

“At the symphony, everyone can hear you scream!” – Dane Macabre (Maestro Dane Lam)

Join your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Hawaiʻi’s best ghost stories and spooky music favorites, narrated by HI Now Daily Correspondent Lauren Teruya. Come in costume, if you dare! Sunday’s matinee offers a family-friendly version of the show.

“At the symphony, everyone can hear you scream!” – Dane Macabre (Maestro Dane Lam)

Join your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Hawaiʻi’s best ghost stories and spooky music favorites, narrated by HI Now Daily Correspondent Lauren Teruya. Come in costume, if you dare! Sunday’s matinee offers a family-friendly version of the show.

This high-energy, family-friendly improv show is guaranteed laughs for all ages with funny make ’em ups based on suggestions from the audience!

Crowds dressed in kimono, hapi coats and eisaa outfits gather at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Young and old, newbies and pros, dance to the beat of taiko, sway to the sounds of sanshin and cheer, “iya sassa-ha iyaa!” into the night. Traditional Okinawan numbers are combined with time honored and contemporary Japanese favorites for an evening of culture, food and fellowship.

Along with great music and dancing, matsuri goers can enjoy onolicious andagi and other local favorites. Each year, the Matsuri is coordinated by the efforts of many volunteers. Ippee nifee deebiru, mahalo and thank you to their hard work and support!

Scheduled on Wednesday evenings from June 12 to July 24, the after-hours concert series features a dynamic lineup of local talent, including Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artists and beloved Hawai’i performers. Attendees can expect an electrifying musical journey that will have them tapping their toes and swaying to the beat.

Guests may enter at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show activities. Performances are from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

Scheduled on Wednesday evenings from June 12 to July 24, the after-hours concert series features a dynamic lineup of local talent, including Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artists and beloved Hawai’i performers. Attendees can expect an electrifying musical journey that will have them tapping their toes and swaying to the beat.

Guests may enter at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show activities. Performances are from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.