Explore Exciting Events in Honolulu: October 1–7, 2026

Kick off the weekend by attending the opening reception of Halo Halo on Friday, October 2, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. This event celebrates Filipino American History Month with a mixed art exhibition featuring local art, Filipino food from Minasa, and live music. The exhibit will be on display until October 24, open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free at the Downtown Art Center, located at 1041 Nu‘uanu Ave.

Later on Friday, join the AIA Honolulu Architecture Firm Crawl from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit up to eight architectural firms in Downtown, some of which will offer pūpū and drinks as part of Architecture Month celebrations. This open house experience is free and requires an RSVP.

On Sunday, October 4, families can attend Hawai‘i Children & Youth Day at the State Capitol Diamond Head Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features activities such as bounce houses, games, and interactive stage entertainment. Collect stamps from activity booths to earn a goodie bag.

Also on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m., Da Shop: Books + Curiosities will host a poetry reading with author Kalehua Kim, who will read from her acclaimed collection, Mele. Local poets Misty-Lynn Sanico and Arielle Taitano Lowe will join her for a Q&A session. This event is free, and attendees can reserve their spots in advance.