Duke’s OceanFestAug. 14–24Catch the excitement of keiki longboard competitions, outrigger canoe races, a youth volleyball tournament, plus a dog surfing contest at this ocean sports festival. Waikīkī Beach, dukekahanamokuoceanfest.com, @dukes_oceanfestMade in Hawai‘i FestivalAug. 20–23Find everything from baby gifts and matching family alohawear to sweet snacks and pet treats at this mega shopping festival with more than 600 local vendors. Queen’s Beach, Waikīkī, southwestairlineshawaii.com, @waikikiimprovementOkinawan FestivalSept. 5–6Celebrate Uchinanchu culture at this festival featuring Okinawan history, traditions and foods, including keiki-favorite andagi. Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Downtown, htyweb.org, @honolulutheatreforyouthHAIS Admissions FairSept. 12Visit with admissions teams from more than 40 private schools, learn about financial aid, testing, timelines and more. Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzooLaura Dornbush is the contributing editor of the 2026 issue of HONOLULU Family and a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine.