Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 18–24, 2024
Shop thrifty threads, see inspiring hula performances, combat plastic pollution, wander an illuminated garden and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Parks and Recreation
Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Saturday, July 20, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This magical evening returns to Foster Botanical Garden after a five-year hiatus, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Be dazzled by thousands of lights illuminating the lush foliage, family-friendly activities, performances and food vendors. Reserve your spot online until Thursday, July 18, at 9 p.m. Limited walk-ins will be allowed.
Family-friendly, $3 for adults, $1 for keiki ages 6–17, free for keiki 5 and under, Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., Downtown, honolulu.gov, @honolulubotanicalgardens
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Photo: Courtesy of Goodwill Hawai‘i
Goodwill Goes Glam
Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fashionistas, get ready to flock to this annual fashion show and sale benefiting Goodwill Hawai‘i. The weekend kicks off with the fashion show of thrifted trends on Thursday at 7 p.m. and continues Friday and Saturday with a stellar secondhand sale where you can find vintage treasures, modern designer pieces, housewares and more.
$30 fashion show presale ticket, $40 at the door, free entry to the sale on Friday and Saturday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., goodwillhawaii.org, @goodwill_hawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of Prince Lot Hula Festival
Prince Lot Hula Festival
Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Watch twelve hula hālau dance their hearts out at this perennial event in honor of Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, a passionate advocate of traditional Hawaiian practices. In between dance and music performances, enjoy food vendors, culture and education booths and a mākeke craft fair.
Family-friendly, free, Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, 650 S. King St., princelothulafestival.org
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Sherwood Beach (Hūnānāniho) Cleanup
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join forces with the Waikīkī Aquarium to celebrate the global movement Plastic-Free July. Sign up the whole family to help clear plastics from this beautiful windward shoreline and learn about the effects of plastic pollution. Tools and cleaning supplies will be provided, but remember to bring water and reef-safe sunscreen.
Family-friendly, free, Sherwood Beach, Waimānalo, waikikiaquarium.org, @waikikiaquarium
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
The Music of Star Wars
Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Listen to the iconic sounds of your favorite film franchise under the Waikīkī stars. Geek out while the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra plays a selection of composer John William’s score from all nine motion pictures. Heads-up: the performance will be music only, no movie screen.
$15 to $95 plus fees, Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., myhso.org, @hawaiisymphonyorchestra
