Things to do this weekend (January 16-18, 2026)

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Not sure what’s on your weekend agenda? Here are a few things to do this weekend, from local events and live entertainment to laid-back outings and family-friendly activities.

Polynesian Bowl

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4PM | $18-$30

The Polynesian Bowl is an annual high school football all-star game that showcases many of the nation’s top senior football players while celebrating Polynesian culture and heritage. Taking place during Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week, the event includes practices, cultural experiences, community service, and a nationally televised game, while also supporting Shriners Children’s.

For more information, visit www.polynesianbowl.com and follow Polynesian Bowl on Instagram @polynesianbowl!

8th Annual TransPacific Volleyball Championships

Friday, January 16 - Monday, January 19, 2026 | $25-$75

The TransPacific Volleyball Championships is Hawai‘i’s largest indoor sporting event, drawing more than 360 youth volleyball teams from across the islands, the continental U.S., Canada, and the Pacific region. Held over three days at the Hawai‘i Convention Center and venues around O‘ahu, the tournament blends high-level competition with cultural experiences such as the Ho‘omākaukau Opening Ceremony Luau and ʻĀina Day.

For more information, visit inspirationhawaiimuseum.org.

Ka Makana Aliʻi

Friday, January 16 - Monday, January 19, 2026

Refresh your style during Ka Makana Aliʻi’s Style Refresh Weekend and enjoy sidewalk sales at some of your favorite stores, including:

HIC Surf: Take 50% off the lowest ticketed price on sale items only. Sidewalk sales on Jan. 16 & 17 only.
Sweet Honey Hawaii
2BDesired: Select styles from 20 to 50% off. Plus, spend $350 and get a free tyvek tote, while supplies last.
Hawaiian Telcom: Fioptics 1 Gig Internet for just $40/month or Fioptics 3 Gig Internet for just $80/month.

For more information, visit www.kamakanaalii.com.

Halawa Station Read Alouds with Councilmember Radiant Cordero

Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10AM - 12PM | FREE

Families across Oʻahu are invited to a special Read Aloud event at Hālawa Skyline Station, hosted by Read To Me International Foundation and Councilmember Radiant Cordero. This free gathering encourages early literacy and a love of reading through interactive story-time and engaging activities designed for keiki and their families. The event also highlights the Skyline station as a welcoming community space where families can come together, learn, and connect, with registration required due to limited availability.

Kids Markets at FarmLovers Pearlridge Farmers Market

Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 8AM - 12PM

Kids Markets is an award-winning nonprofit that teaches keiki ages 5–17 entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership by running their own small businesses at local markets. Partnering with established events, the program offers a safe, hands-on learning environment where keiki learn by doing. This Saturday, visit Pearlridge Mall’s Makai parking lot (by the former Zippy’s and Sears) during the FarmLovers Farmers Market to support our keiki entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit kidsmarkets.com.

Ride, Shop, and Celebrate: Skyline and Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace

Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10AM - 12PM

DTS and the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet are teaming up for the Shop the New Year event at Hālawa Skyline Station and the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace, offering a fun-filled morning of shopping, giveaways, and activities. Attendees can enjoy Fukubukuro (lucky bags) from participating vendors, grab a limited-edition Aloha Stadium HOLO card with free Swap Meet admission, and shop last-chance stadium memorabilia like commemorative coins, seat backs, and pieces of stadium turf. Families can also get free keiki IDs, participate in a book drive supporting the Hālawa community, and explore the Swap Meet while riding Skyline and TheBus for a festive start to the new year.

Learn more here!

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i

January 17-19, 2026 and January 23-25, 2026

The 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Music & Book Sale is the 15th annual fundraiser, featuring thousands of records, CDs, books, DVDs, audiobooks, artwork, comics, and more for sale over two weekends in January at Ward Centre Mall in Honolulu. Proceeds support Hawai‘i’s public libraries, and volunteers help run the event, which offers member perks like Sunday discounts.

For more information, visit friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.