Make your way to the beautiful west side of Oahu to experience any of these annual events. Here are our favorite picks throughout the year.
Feature image courtesy of Ko Olina Children’s Festival Facebook
April
Trade your bathing suit for a superhero fit and enjoy a family-friendly afternoon at the Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival. The festival includes activities, movies, performances and more. All revenue from ticket sales go to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
June
There’s no better place to learn about the ocean than at the World Oceans Day Celebration around Ko Olina Lagoon #4. Spend your afternoon participating in sustainability activities, exploring food booths and then watching a movie as the sun goes down.
July
Take a break from the beach and head to the Ko Olina West Side Summer Fest. The festival features local fresh-farmed produce, art, music, food trucks and more. Celebrating Independence Day? The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, an immaculate five-star hotel, will host a private fireworks show right along the shore. Picnic on the sand or go for a night swim while beautiful fireworks illuminate the night sky.
September
Attend Ho‘ōla Nā Pua’s Annual Pearl Gala, a fundraiser with live music entertainment, a multi-course dinner, auctions and a curated wine selection. The event includes the Ho‘ōla Nā Pua’s Advocacy Awards, which are given to community champions who are making a positive change in the lives of at-risk youth in Hawaii.
October
Encourage your family to stay active on vacation by participating in the Race Ko Olina. It features fitness challenges for both kids and adults. If you’re craving a culinary feast and craft cocktails, don’t miss the oceanfront Hawaii Food & Wine Festival featuring more than 100 internationally renowned vintners.
November
Bring your family to a special Thanksgiving brunch or traditional family dinner at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. If you feel led to give back in the spirit of the holidays, Ko Olina Charities prepares and serves more than 4,000 holiday meals to those less fortunate at shelters, beach parks, churches and transitional homes throughout Leeward Oahu. You can support their annual Thanksgiving Outreach by contacting charities@koolina.com.
December
Mele Kalikimaka! Kick off the holidays with a special holiday luau that runs throughout December at Paradise Cove. Watch hula and fire knife performances, eat delicious Hawaiian food like lomi lomi salmon and kalua pig and see Santa on stage.
