Community Calendar

This workshop is designed for adults who have never been on a bicycle (or haven't been on one in many years– or decades!), and will get you rolling safely on two-wheels! You'll be paired with a bicycle fit specifically for you and get practice with a friendly instructor from Hawai‘i Bicycling League who will help you go from balancing to gliding, and from gliding to riding! This workshop is put on by your friends at Hawai‘i Bicycling League through a grant from the City & County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services.【 More info at: HBL.org/WORKSHOPS 】

Sign up is required.
Secure your spot at: bit.ly/3GgDh0V

Space is limited to seven participants and workshop registration will close when full or 1 day before the event.

Join in celebrating the annual FrontRunners/FrontWalkers Honolulu PRIDE RUN/WALK 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7am, in Ala Moana Beach Park. The course begins at Magic Island and circles the entire park.

The event is an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community and supporters to come together in pride and celebrate in an active, healthy way. There will be an awards ceremony after the race, with overall awards and age group awards for women, men, and nonbinary participants. This is an opportunity for everyone to gather together to snack and be social. Participants will receive a PRIDE RUN/WALK 5K t-shirt (while supplies last!).

Farmers and Artisan market

Experience truly breathtaking views of Waikiki and Diamond Head and support a good cause! Special Olympics Hawaii invites you to take it all in at its 16th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser, where every rappel supports athletes across the state. This year’s event will take place Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. Participants have the unique opportunity to feel an adrenaline rush like no other when they rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the hotel and stop for a photo shoot along the way down. Register as an individual or create a team with your co-workers, friends, or family at bit.ly/sohiote2025. Space is limited so sign up today.

Early bird registration is currently available through August 1, with a reduced registration fee of $50. For those registering after August 1, the registration fee is $100 per participant. For teams, the registration fee is $25 and registration for returning participants is free. Participants must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the event and sign a consent waiver. All participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations.

All participants will receive a commemorative 16th anniversary Over the Edge t-shirt. Additional prizes will be available to those who raise more than the $1,000 minimum. Monies raised through Over the Edge remain in Hawaii and support local athletes across the state. Since 2009, Over the Edge has raised more than $2,044,100 for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs.

A special mahalo to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa for being the host of this event for the 11th year. Those who wish to support Special Olympics Hawaii but do not want to participate in Over the Edge can also make a donation by visiting bit.ly/sohiote2025 and make a donation to any one of our brave participants. This year’s Over the Edge event hopes to raise $175,000 for Special Olympics Hawaii.

For more information on Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit www.sohawaii.org. You can also follow Special Olympics Hawaii on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHawaii and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sohawaii.

All Literature and Fiction books will be on sale at 50% off for the month of August. If you haven't finished your summer reading then stop by as the shelves are always being restocked and Pop-up sales are frequent.

The Bookstore also has DVDs, CDs, audio books, records, anime, comics, games, puzzles and so much more at great prices. Please note that Statehood day will be Friday August 15th and all libraries will be closed.

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

As we gear up for the holiday seasons, come see local businesses express their creativity in handcrafted jewelry, sewn from scratch totes, apparel, handbags, baked goods and freeze dried snacks, jerky and more!
Enjoy browsing local vendors, giveaways all day, free admission, and plenty of parking.

Event Contact
Phone: (808)-689-9091
info@islandcraftfairs.org​​​

VENDORS:
Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including prepackaged snacks, serving and produce booths.

Application deadline is the day before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.
**All applications can be found on our website. Payments will only be requested once your application has been received and approved by Island Craft Fairs. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us using the information provided above**

The 2025 Hawaii’s Woodshow™ marks the 33rd anniversary of Hawai‘i’s
premier woodworking exhibition, presented by the Hawai‘i Forest
Association (HFA). This annual showcase celebrates masterful
craftsmanship, innovative design, and the unparalleled beauty of
furniture and fine woodworking created from Hawaiian-grown woods.

Artists are challenged to create exceptional works that highlight the
character, figure, and spirit of local species—especially those
cultivated and matured in Hawai‘i. By doing so, the Woodshow not only
inspires excellence in artistry but also underscores the value of
planting and stewarding high-quality hardwoods for future generations.

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.