May 2027 Events in Oʻahu, Honolulu & Waikīkī

During a May visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Lei Day (May Day), Mother’s Day celebrations and Memorial Day observances.

Making lei in Hawaiʻi. — Threading Plumeria. Credit: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority/Dana Edmunds

Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in May 2027

Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in May 2027.

Top May Tours

Various May 2027

A Timeless Princess: An Original Hawaiʻi Musical
Blue Note Hawaii May Line-Up
Dine-In SPAM® Event (17 Apr-2 May)
Pirates! The Penzance Musical at Diamond Head Theatre (21 May-6 Jun)
Golden Week (29 Apr-5 May)
Hawaiʻi Quilt Guild’s 2027 Quilt Show (29 Apr-9 May)
Hawaiʻi Sunflower Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms (TBC May-Jul)
Kawaii Kon 2027 (28-31 May)
Folks You Meet In Longs at Mānoa Valley Theatre (13–30 May)
Grumpy Old Futz at Kumu Kahua Theatre (27 May-27 Jun)
Military Appreciation Month
Mother’s Day Events in Oʻahu (9 May)
National Police Week 2027
Oʻahu Markets Schedule
Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
Small Business Month
Whale Season (Dec-May)

Sat 1 May 2027

2027 Oceanic Open
Honolulu Mind Body Spirit Expo
May Day/Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
99th Lei Day Celebration!
Lei Day at Prince Waikiki
Lei Day at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Lei Day Celebration at Kapiʻolani Park
Visitor Industry Charity Walk

Sun 2 May 2027

Sat 8 May 2027

Sun 9 May 2027

Mother’s Day Events in Oʻahu

Mon 10 May 2027

Waikīkī Makers Market

Tue 11 May 2027

Waikīkī Makers Market

Thu 13 May 2027

Folks You Meet In Longs at Mānoa Valley Theatre

Fri 14 May 2027

Sat 15 May 2027

Folks You Meet In Longs at Mānoa Valley Theatre

A Hawaiian warrior performing in the Mauka Warriors Luau.

Location: Hawaiʻi Country Club

Duration: 3.5 Hours

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

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Fresh fruit on display at a Honolulu Chinatown fruit market on the Hawaiʻi Food Tour.

Location: Honolulu's Chinatown

Duration: 2-3 Hours

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

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Sun 16 May 2027

Mon 17 May 2027

Waikīkī Makers Market

Tue 18 May 2027

Waikīkī Makers Market

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Sat 22 May 2027

Sun 23 May 2027

Mon 24 May 2027

Waikīkī Makers Market

Thu 27 May 2027

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Mon 31 May 2027

TBC May 2027

A HOT Spring Family Day!
AccesSurf’s Hawaiʻi Adaptive Surfing Championship
Aloha Friday Music in the Park
Aloha Home Market in Kailua
Beneath The Hawaiian Skies
Bishop Museum After Hours
Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
Candlelight Concerts
Children’s Day Event at Royal Hawaiian Center
Cinco de Mayo Street Festival
Collector Megalopolis
Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
DAC Walking Tour: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Festival Street Eats at Hoʻopili Community Association
First Saturday at Ward Village
Fort Street Mall May Fair
Frolic’s Poke Fest at Ka Makana Aliʻi
Full Moon Party at The Hideout
Garden Club of Honolulu Major Flower Show
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
Grand Lanai Restaurant Week
Hānai ʻĀina Forest Restoration Day at Waimea Valley
Hawaiʻi Polo Club
Hawaiʻi Record Fair
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2027
Hawaiian Mission Houses Museum Tour
HoMA Nights
Honolulu Coin Club: Mini Coin Show
Honolulu Maker’s Market
Honolulu Magazine’s Rosé Soirée
Honolulu Swim Week 2027
Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre
House of Sakura Pop-Up Bar at Prince Waikiki
HVMA Pet Expo
International Nurses Day at Waimea Valley
Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
Kahala Mall Sip+Shop
Kaiwiʻula Night Market
Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
Kaneohe Night Market
Kanikapila Festival: Kalākaua Ave. Street Party
Kennedy Theatre
Keep It Aloha Card Show
Kikilo Ke Kapu: “Look to the Past & Future of Kapu”
Ko Olina Children’s Festival
Koʻolau Night Market
Kona Nui Nights
Made with Aloha Gift Fair
Magical Boo Bash
Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
Manu o Kū Festival at ʻIolani Palace
May 2027 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
May Day Lei Day at Waimea Valley
Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondly”
MicroMania Tour Live at The Republik
Military Night Appreciation Night Market
Mod Gala at Capitol Modern
Mother’s Day Beauchamp 10K, 5K & Keiki Runs
Mother’s Day Gift Fair
Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
National Kids to Parks Day at Diamond Head State Monument
Noodle & Pasta Fest Night Market
ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
Ossipoff Cabin Architectural Tours
Palm Tree Music Festival
PHAMily Fun Day
Pub Choir Eyes Up! 2027 US Tour
Rhea Lana’s of Honolulu Upscale Resale
ROARchestra Rally by Hawai‘i Youth Symphony
Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
Spring Wind Quintet & Galliard Strings
Surf Into Summer 2027
Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
The East Honolulu Food Festival
The Mana Games: Hawaiʻi’s CrossFit Competition
Town & Country Chef Series with Sheldon Simeon
University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball
Vintage Night Market at Koko Marina Center
Visiting Master Experience at Halekulani
Waimanalo Country Farms: Spring & Summer Harvests
Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
Waikīkī Brewers Festival
Waikīkī Film Awards
Waikīkī Makers Market
Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi Events
What the Truck?! Events

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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