Events in Kaneohe today

This no-cost weekly walking meetup at Magic Island Beach Park starts near the front of the parking lot, makes two relaxed loops, then moves to a shady spot for a blanket hangout and conversation. Mothers at every stage are welcome, from pregnancy through those with adult children. Strollers and scooters are welcome, and bringing snacks is encouraged. Hosted by Marissa of FIT4MOM Honolulu.

Step aboard Hawea, a sleek 50-foot catamaran, for a scenic sunset sail featuring island cocktails, beer, and wine. Upgrade to Hawea Premium for an all-inclusive selection of handcrafted drinks. This experience is available every day throughout the year.

Set outdoors between the fireplace and the pool at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Kapolei, this paint and sip offers a relaxed setting with guidance from a Paint Paina artist. All art supplies are provided, and beginners are welcome as you create a canvas piece step by step. Tickets are $45 per person, with discounts available when registering 2 to 5 guests. For groups of six or more, call 808-781-2218 to book. The Inn Bar features a full selection of beverages and requires a one-drink minimum, with non-alcoholic options available. Food trucks visit the curb so you can grab something to eat. The experience is open to the public and not limited to hotel guests. Recommended for ages 16 and up, with younger children welcome when participating alongside an adult. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price, and outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Roy Wood Jr. appears live, bringing the perspective of a comedian, an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, and a WGA-nominated writer. He spent years as a correspondent on The Daily Show, later guest hosted the program, and headlined the White House Correspondents' Dinner. His fourth stand-up special, Lonely Flowers, is available on Hulu. He now hosts CNN’s Have I Got News for You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series, with additional episodes planned. On the film side, he appears in the upcoming comedy Outcome alongside Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill and will also be seen in the Sundance film Love, Brooklyn. His debut memoir, The Man of Many Fathers, was published by Crown Publishing. Previous credits include Confess, Fletch with Jon Hamm, along with appearances in Only Murders in the Building, Better Call Saul, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Venue guidelines apply. Seating is communal and filled on a first come, first served basis. A per person minimum of $20 applies for food or beverages, and a full dinner menu and bar are available. All purchases are final with no refunds or exchanges, so confirm the intended performance when buying.

Enjoy a mat-based Pilates session set beside the ocean at Magic Island, a scenic park in Honolulu. The class focuses on core strength, better posture, and whole-body awareness through slow, intentional movement. Expect an even mix of strengthening work and flowing sequences that leaves you feeling centered and energized. The format is low impact and engages the entire body. It is open to all experience levels, and beginners are welcome. Bring water, comfortable clothing, and a towel or mat. Limited mats are available to rent for $5 by Venmo or cash with advance notice so the instructor can bring one. The meeting area is on the Magic Island side along the oceanfront facing Ala Moana Beach Park. As an outdoor class, plans may be adjusted or rescheduled in the event of unexpected weather, with notice provided ahead of time.

Spike and Serve Volleyball hosts ongoing weekend clinics for boys and girls ages 5 to 15. Sessions are organized by experience level, with a beginner option for ages 5 to 12, an intermediate track for ages 10 to 14, and an advanced all-skills offering for ages 12 to 15. These clinics take place at the Spike and Serve gym.

Food Truck Friday Kailua-Kona gathers more than twenty food trucks and vendors at the Makalapua Shopping Center next to Kona Macy’s. Free parking is plentiful and there are several seating areas, with the option to bring your own chairs or set up a tailgate. The event runs rain or shine, and the wide range of offerings provides choices for many tastes.

Ingredients, a dinner series at The King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, presents an intimate oceanfront tasting guided by Chef George Gomes Jr. and the culinary team. The menu centers on Hawaiian kanpachi and ahi, with each course paired with wines and spirits. Chefs prepare and introduce courses tableside, sharing details about techniques, flavors, and locally sourced elements that shape the experience. The progression features a kanpachi and ahi poke crafted to order with crispy roots chips and black truffle, followed by a butter-poached seafood sausage with carpaccio, spicy oyster remoulade, baby rocket greens, and browned butter. A highlight course showcases Hawaiian kanpachi with a sweetbread crust, braised baby romaine, tapioca, yuzu butter, and Big Eye ahi tapenade. Dessert brings a chocolate truffle with nuts and seasonal local fruit. Wine pairings accompany every course, and the experience is priced at $175++.

A jazz festival in Honolulu, Hawai'i presents a celebration of jazz music.

Browse a wide range of fruit trees, fruiting plants, and ornamentals, featuring the exclusive Pupukea King White Sapote, tangelo trees, Blackberry Jam Fruit, and popular choices like mango and avocado. Tree experts will be available to share care tips and techniques for a thriving orchard. The focus is on high quality grafted and air layered fruit trees, with varieties that include Satsuma and Dancy tangerines, Cara Cara and navel oranges, blood orange, Improved Meyer lemon, tangelo, lime, PINK jabong pomelo, and finger lime available on request. Mango offerings include limited inventory and pre orders for Mapulehu, Cotton Candy Rapoza, and Sugarloaf, plus larger grafted trees of three gallons and up such as Mapulehu, Nam Doc Mai, and Fairchild. Avocado is available in limited quantities. Rare fruit selections include the Pupukea King White Sapote and Blackberry Jam Fruit. Ornamentals may include Pele’s Hair Spanish moss, vining houseplants, snake plants, Waimea plumeria, Syngonium and Monstera vines, and King Rose Pikake, with availability varying. Custom grafting services are offered with a waitlist for adding premium varieties to trees at home. The rare KING Tahitian Puakenikeni will be available starting in November, with pre orders open now. Coming soon are soursop, mountain apple, various cocktail citrus trees, Jamaican lilikoi, pink dino egg lilikoi, and more.

FIT4MOM Honolulu leads a family-friendly workout at Fort Ruger Triangle Park. Parents can exercise while children either join the activities or relax on a mat beside them. Participants are welcome to bring a spouse, partner, friend, Tutu, or neighbor, or come solo. Registration includes a free first class. FIT4MOM Honolulu is a community for mothers offering in-person and virtual fitness sessions and bootcamps, along with Mom’s Night Out, playgroups for mamas and keiki, and ohana events for the whole family.

Explore an outdoor parking lot market with more than 35 vendors offering crafts, Korean skincare, trendy finds, Korean-style slippers, artisan jewelry, electronics, packaged treats, hot food and more. Enjoy andagi and andadogs made hot and fresh as you browse the booths. Complimentary parking is available.

A one-day mineral, jewelry, and gem show fills the Washington Middle School cafeteria in Honolulu with gemstones, minerals, vintage and contemporary jewelry, fossils, and meteorites, all offered by 100% local vendors. Admission is free and parking is free and ample, and the event is open to the public. Organized by members of the Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaiʻi, it provides a hands-on chance to see, touch, and purchase rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, and meteorites while learning about geology and planetary sciences from passionate club members. Expect to find a wide variety of specimens and pieces, including alexandrite, amethyst, agate, aquamarine, jasper, diamond, fossils, garnet, jadeite, meteorite, moldavite, opal, pearls, peridot, quartz crystals, ruby, sapphire, shark teeth, stilbite, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, tsavorite garnet, turquoise, zircon, and more from a dozen local vendors.

This hands-on workshop introduces Hawaiian massage tailored for pregnancy, focusing on safe, nurturing bodywork that supports comfort during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. It welcomes massage therapists, doulas, health care professionals, pregnant individuals, and couples. No prior massage training is required. Participants can earn 3 to 6 continuing education hours approved by NCBTMB and DONA. Training is split into two segments. The first segment awards 3 CE hours and concentrates on anatomy, physiological changes, contraindications, and acupressure points to use and to avoid. It also covers comfort strategies with tools such as birth balls and chairs, and teaches a fully clothed, full body side-lying sequence on a massage table. The second segment provides 3 CE hours and teaches a complete side-lying routine with oil on bare skin using massage tables. Those who have already studied the anatomy and safety content in the first segment may take only the second segment. The side-lying approach is also useful for people who cannot lie face down for extended periods, including elderly, nursing, or post-operative clients. Students will pair up to both give and receive. Instruction is led by Carrie Curtis of Hamoea Healing Arts LLC, a practitioner of pregnancy massage for more than 28 years. She is a licensed massage therapist, an NCBTMB Approved continuing education provider, and a birth doula with experience in home and hospital settings. She teaches Hawaiian massage internationally, with classes accredited in Canada, Australia, and the UK, and is an affiliate member of Massage New Zealand. Enrollment is limited to 8 students. Tuition is $150 for 3 CE hours or $275 for 6 CE hours. Pregnant couples may attend for $200 for the 3 hour segment or $350 for the full day. Upon signup, $100 of the payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. To help prevent illness transmission, anyone experiencing flu or Covid-like symptoms should not attend. Any remaining tuition beyond the $100 may be applied as a credit to a makeup class within one year.

Hosted by emcee Kimo Kahoʻāno at Waimea Valley’s Upper Meadow, this afternoon gathering features Hawaiian mele and hula. Guests are welcome to bring their dance moves, aloha spirit, and friends and family. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and personal food and non-alcoholic drinks may be brought in. Early bird single-concert tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 62 and older, and $15 for children ages 4 to 12. Infants 3 and under are free. Walk-in pricing is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 62 and older, and $20 for children ages 4 to 12. Infants 3 and under are free.

Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride in Kapolei with wide open views of Oahu’s southern and western coasts. Suitable for first timers and experienced riders alike, this outing offers a fun way to take in the landscape. Keep an eye out for cattle that sometimes graze along the trail. Guests ride on working polo ponies that are known for taking very good care of their riders.

Set off on a sunset dinner cruise featuring a five-course menu with highlights like Maine lobster and prime beef tenderloin. Live jazz sets the mood throughout the voyage, and the dance floor stays lively as the evening unfolds.

Rescheduled due to weather, this community barbecue at The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement blends great food, uplifting music, and friendly conversation. The barbecue follows the Word & Table worship service. Attendees may come for worship and stay for dinner, or take part in the barbecue on its own. Bringing a favorite dish to share is welcome but not required, and there will be plenty to enjoy. All are welcome, whether longtime members, neighbors, or visitors on any stage of their faith journey. Expect food, music, laughter, and the spirit of aloha in a warm, inclusive setting.

R&B artist J. Holiday performs live on stage, showcasing popular songs in a soulful set.

The 54th annual Tenrikyo Bazaar brings a lively mix of shopping, culture, and family fun to the Tenri Cultural Center. Explore a bustling rummage market alongside handmade crafts, watch a live mochi pounding demonstration, and enjoy games and other activities throughout the day. A generous food selection will be available, featuring Huli Huli chicken and plate lunches, stamina ramen, oden, yakisoba, takoyaki, makizushi, sekihan, vegetable tempura, shave ice, ohagi, andagi, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus an assortment of baked goods and tsukemono. Parking is easy with free on-site spaces, and a complimentary shuttle service will operate from Maemae Elementary and Kawananakoa Middle School. For details, contact the Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawaii at 808-595-6523.

The 2026 Waikiki Roughwater Swim will take place at Kaimana Beach and, due to forecasts of increased box jellyfish, is set for the week leading up to Labor Day.

Discover Argentine tango in a welcoming class created for absolute beginners. No prior dance experience is required, and you do not need to bring a partner. Instructors introduce the fundamentals step by step to help you feel comfortable, build confidence, and connect with others. The first visit is $5, with $15 drop-in pricing after that. Student discounts and class cards are available. Wear clothes you can move in and avoid long skirts. Shoes with smooth, secure soles work best, and heavy boots or loose sandals are not recommended. Parking is free for the first hour, then $3 per hour. For questions, contact Jenny at 808-777-9383.

Practice tango in a guided, supportive setting at Paradise Tango. This welcoming practica invites dancers of any level to refine technique, build confidence, and connect with others while receiving tips and light coaching. Expect lively music and a comfortable space with a flexible drop in feel, whether you want focused practice on its own or to pair it with a class. Pricing is $5 for the practica only, or it is included with a class at $15, and it is also covered by a monthly membership.

Settle in for a low-key Silent Book Club meetup at a Starbucks near Hawai‘i Okinawa Center and Patsy Mink Park. The gathering begins with a relaxed window for ordering a drink or snack and chatting about what participants are reading. That is followed by a dedicated period of quiet reading. The meetup wraps up with optional conversation, or participants can keep reading if they prefer.

Wind down at the water’s edge with a peaceful sunset yoga session on the oceanfront at Magic Island, facing Ala Moana Beach. This gentle class welcomes all experience levels and focuses on slow, mindful movement paired with breathwork to ease tension, calm the mind, and support a full reset. As the light fades over the ocean, the practice settles into a grounded pace that encourages unwinding, reflection, and reconnection ahead of the week to come. It suits beginners, travelers, and locals seeking a moment of calm and clarity. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing for movement. You may bring your own yoga mat or a towel, or rent a mat for $5 by cash or Venmo with an advance request so the instructor can bring one. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended for outdoor comfort.