During a May visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Lei Day (May Day), Mother’s Day celebrations and Memorial Day observances.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in May 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in May 2026.
Tours & Activities to Try This May
Various May 2026
- Blue Note Hawaii May Line-Up
- Dine-In SPAM Event
- Golden Week (29 Apr-5 May)
- Hawaiʻi Sunflower Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms
- Military Appreciation Month
- Mother’s Day Events in Oʻahu
- National Police Week 2026
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Small Business Month
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Fri 1 May 2026
- May Day/Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiian Airlines May Day
- Lei Day Celebration at Kapiʻolani Park
Tue 5 May 2026
Fri 8 May 2026
Sat 9 May 2026
Sun 10 May 2026
Fri 15 May 2026
Top May Experiences
Mauka Warriors Luau
- Lūʻau dinner & show
- Explores Polynesia’s history of wars & warriors
- Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Hawaiʻi food buffet
- Add-on transport from Waikīkī available
Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
- Learn about Hawaiʻi’s culinary heritage
- Walking tour featuring non-touristy food spots
- Visit fresh markets, fruit shops & local eateries
- Waikīkī pick-up & drop-off available
Fri 22 May 2026
Sun 24 May 2026
Mon 25 May 2026
Fri 29 May 2026
TBC May 2026
- 2026 Ice Cream Social!
- 2026 Noodle & Pasta Fest Night Market
- 2025 World Fireknife Competition
- AccesSurf’s 2026 Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championship
- Aloha Home Market
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Cinco de Mayo Festival
- Collector Megalopolis
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- DAC Walking Tour: Art, History & Architecture
- Diamond Head Theatre
- Dive’n’Movie Night
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta
- Fort Street Mall: May Fair
- Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest
- Hawaiʻi Made Conference 2025
- Hawaii Polo Club
- Hawaii Pet Expo
- Hawaii Record Fair
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra
- HONOLULU Magazine’s Rosé Soirée
- Honolulu Triathlon
- Kahala Mall Sip+Shop
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kalani Peʻa: May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Ko Olina Children’s Festival
- Lē’ahi Festival Kalākaua Ave. Street Party
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Magical Boo Bash
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
- Manu o Kū Festival at ʻIolani Palace
- May 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Mele Hali‘a at Waikiki Beach Walk
- Mililani Garden Nights
- Miss Hawaiʻi 2026
- Na Mele Ko Olina
- National Kids to Parks Day at Diamond Head State Monument
- Oʻahu Charity Walk: Visitor Industry Charity Walk
- Palm Tree Music Festival
- Rhea Lana’s of Honolulu Upscale Resale
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Night
- Super Saturday at Capitol Modern
- The Mana Games: Hawaiʻi’s CrossFit Competition
- The Visitor Industry Charity Walk
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Brewers Festival
- We Are Samoa High School Arts Festival
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball
INSIDE TIP: As May approaches, watch for more event announcements and bookmark this page for updates. Some events may require advance reservations or tickets. While we strive for accuracy, please confirm details with organizers as dates, times and pricing may change.
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