Honolulu · Weekend of 2026-01-02
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Weekend Game
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| Honolulu 96814 | Weekend of January 2-4, 2026 |
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Sunny with light trade winds; Highs near 81°F, Lows near 71°F.
Expect heavy traffic around Chinatown/Downtown on Friday evening for the Art Walk.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
First Friday Art Walk: New Year Edition
Friday, Jan 2, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
"It is the premier local culture event to kick off 2026, blending gallery openings at Capitol Modern with the energy of Chinatown's nightlife."
PRO TIP: Park at the Harbor Court or Alii Place garages by 4:45 PM to avoid the gridlock when Beretania St traffic peaks.
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📍 Top Spots
Honolulu Whole Bead Show
Fri 4pm-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm • Neal S. Blaisdell Center (Exhibition Hall)
A massive showcase of vintage beads, gemstones, and artisan jewelry supplies.
Best For: Creative hobbyists and small business owners • Cost: Free Admission
Resolution Hike: Tantalus Lookout
Saturday Morning • Puu Ualakaa State Park
A moderate trail walk offering the best panoramic views of Diamond Head and the 96814 skyline.
Best For: Active professionals • Cost: Free
Okdongsik Pop-up at Sky Ala Moana
Daily from 11:00 AM until sold out • Sky Ala Moana (1388 Kapiolani Blvd)
Seoul's Michelin-recognized pork gomtang (clear soup). Only 100 bowls are served per day.
Best For: Foodies and early birds • Cost: $20 - $30 per person
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Young Families
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
$12.00
Sat-Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Kaka'ako Waterfront
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Tip: The 'Fantastic You' exhibit is popular; head there first to beat the mid-day crowd.
Mode: Active Professionals
SALT Brunch & Shop
Varies
Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • SALT at Our Kaka'ako
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Tip: Parking validation is available for the SALT garage with a $10 purchase.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
First Friday Chinatown Art Walk
Culture
Saturday Morning
Whole Bead Show @ Blaisdell
Shopping
Sunday Morning
Ala Moana Beach Park Swim/Run
Fitness
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Beretania and Hotel Street Closures
Friday 5 PM – 9 PM, Downtown/Chinatown area
Use the H-1 and exit at Vineyard Blvd instead to bypass the surface street congestion.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash (PG-13): The long-awaited third chapter introduces the aggressive 'Ash People' of Pandora.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (PG-13): The animatronic horror sequel continues to dominate the January box office.
New This Weekend
We Bury the Dead (R): A survival thriller starring Daisy Ridley, released wide today, Jan 2, 2026.
The Plague (R): IFC's psychological thriller about a boys' summer camp goes wide this weekend.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date | Event | Action |
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| January 12-18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | High; buy tickets now as the first PGA Tour event of the year. |