Chef Alan Wong to return to Hawaii after five years
Wong’s restaurant on South King Street closed five years ago during the pandemic. His popular Hawaii regional cuisine attracted many big-names, including former president Barack Obama.
Now Chef Wong will open a new restaurant at the Kahala Hotel.
OAHU FESTIVAL
November 8, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30 pm
New section of Skyline opening
The new service will begin at four new stations between the stadium and Middle Street, a five-mile stretch. In addition, with the opening of the new Skyline stations, new city bus routes will also begin operation. These include the W Line, which connects the airport to Waikiki; the U Line, which connects Lagoon Drive Station to the University of Hawaii via the H1 Freeway; and the A Line, which runs through downtown to the University of Hawaii.
A Halloween event is being held at Skyline.
At the Halloween event held on Sunday, October 26th from 11:00 to 13:00, candy will be distributed at five stations along the Skyline route, and Halloween parties will be held at some stops with live DJ music
Special edition holographic cards will be distributed for free during the event period. These limited-quantity special edition holographic cards are limited to one per person.
Pet Walk 2025
Saturday, Oct. 25,
From AM 7:00-PM12:00
Hawaiian Humane Society is hosting Oahu’s largest outdoor pet-friendly celebration.
The 35th annual PetWalk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Kapiolani Regional Park.
HONOLULU PRIDE PARADE
October 18, 2025 Saturday
3:00 PM Road Closes 6:00 PM Road Reopens
parade is a First Amendment event and is expected to have 5,000 marchers, 15 floats, 35 vehicles, & 5 bands. It will start at Atkinson/Ala Moana Blvd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park
MORE THAN PINK BY SUSAN G. KOMEN HAWAII
October 12, 2025 Sunday
6:00 AM Lanes Close 10:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 3,000 runners/walkers. It will start at Honolulu Marathon Finish Line near Bandstand, to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., end at Honolulu Marathon Finish Line near Bandstand.
FLAVORS OF HAWAII FESTIVAL
October 11, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30pm for set up.
COVID-19 positivity rate in state is rising
In response to the rising positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in the state
officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prevent infection, such as getting vaccinated
staying home if they are sick, covering their mouths when coughing, and wearing masks when around others.
ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE
September 27, 2025 Saturday
8:30 AM Roads Close 1:00 PM Roads Reopen
The event is expected to have 1,500 participants, 15 vehicles, 9 bands & 7 floats. It will start at Ala Moana Park ewa entrance/exit, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot in Queen Kapiolani Park