Event Updates on Oahu

As events and Oahu attractions are being updated regarding changes, cancellations, or postponements, we will do our best to update you.

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Opening Back up on Oahu
Plans on visiting Oahu
Reopening of Events Starting 2021
Update on Oahu Attractions

Museum, Amusement Park, and Oahu Attraction Closure announcements:

Opening Back up on Oahu

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS - Starting on March 25th 2022, the Hawaii Safe Travel program will no longer be required for Hawaii visitors. This program for the past year required proof of vaccination or a 72 hour negative COVID test results for visitors. Facemasks have also eased for Indoor establishments, including restaurants, bars, gyms, entertainment facilities, and Oahu attractions. In fact, all COVID related rules and policies have been removed for Hawaii. Some individual establishments could still require masking...

Oahu public places and events have reopened to the public. This means that restaurants, shops, churches, and gyms have increased their capacity from 100% to full, and allow congregation of groups to increase from a maximum of 10 to no requirement number. Beaches, hiking trails and other outdoor activities that allowed groups of 25 to gather together, also no longer require to adhere to these numbers.

Larger events, concerts, weddings and organized outdoor races may resume with no COVID restrictions.

The governor has also revised the face mask rule, and no longer restricting wearing a face mask covering while outdoors.

All museums and outdoor attractions have opened back up along with beaches, parks and hiking trails. Most shops and restaurants have also re-opened.

Beaches & Parks - Oahu beaches and parks have re-opened. Note that Hanauma Bay has opened back up, but only allowing 750 daily visitors verses previous 3000/day. You can now make a reservation on their website up to 2 days in advance. Locals are not required to make a reservation...

Hiking Trails - Oahu hiking trails have re-opened. Note Maunawili Falls has closed until 2023 for a trail makeover.

Shops - Most shops have re-opened including the Ala Moana Center. Other centers and shops continue to open up as well.

Oahu Restaurants - family groups can seat and dine together. facemasks are no longer required indoors at this time.

Night Clubs & Bars - 100% capacity and may remain open to state guideline hours.

Attractions - Most attractions have re-opened in 2021 including Kualoa Ranch, Wet n Wild Water Park, Honolulu Zoo, Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum, Waikiki Aquarium, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, and Luaus around the island.

Events - Farmer markets around the island have resumed. And Blue Note has reopened for concert performances. Check out Oahu events for more...

Learn more - Honolulu Government Site

Plans on visiting Oahu

If you are planning on visiting Oahu or anywhere for that matter, stay alert and updated on current news and developments.

The governor of Hawaii has announced the Hawaii Safe Travel program is no longer required at this time. Visitors should still verify through the Hawaii Safe Travel Website.

Enjoy your stay but take necessary precaution and safety when traveling about.

Reopening of Events Starting 2021

We have seen re-openings and new scheduling's of concerts and larger events on Oahu, including the following:

Diamond Head Trail has reopened starting Dec 17th
KCC Farmers Market next to Diamond Head will be reopening on Nov 14th
Great Aloha Run will take place (virtually) Feb 8th - 15th
Sony Open will take place in January, but no spectators allowed
Honolulu Marathon canceled
Ala Moana 4th of July Fireworks and scheduled events has been canceled
The 26th Annual Honolulu Festival scheduled for March 7th – canceled
Mariah Carey concert rescheduled for Nov 28th, 2020
Hapalua Half Marathon planned for April 5th is rescheduled for September, TBD
Waikiki Aquarium 116th birthday canceled and other group events
Downtown St Patrick's Block Party & SALT celebration canceled
3rd Annual Noodle Fest postponed until later date
Prince Kuhio Parade postponed/canceled
Waikiki Spam Jam will be postponed...date to be announced
UH sporting events and activities
Honolulu Museum canceled March events, but museum remains open
Kailua Night Market canceled until further notice
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet has reopened
Toa Luau has reopened
Makai Bar (replacing the Mai Tai Bar) delay grand opening
Floating Lantern Festival in May is scheduled for 2022
Lei Day in May TBD
Iolani Fair has been rescheduled
Atlantis Submarine rides back in operation
Blue Note has reopened for concerts

See more on Oahu Events Page

Update on Oahu Attractions

Many Oahu attractions have reopened to the public. Most Beaches, hikes, golf courses, restaurants, and shops and malls have re-opened under Hawaii mandates and guidance. Note the Diamond Head Summit Deck has just re-opened starting Dec 17th.

Museum, Amusement Park, and Oahu Attraction Closure announcements:

Sea Life Park has announced re-opening on March 4th
Polynesian Cultural Center announced reopening Jan 18th
Hanauma Bay re-opened to the public starting on Dec 2nd
Dole Plantation reopening starting Nov 12th
The state has reopened the Pali Lookout for viewing.
Hawaii State Museum has reopened
Children's Discovery Museum has re-opened
Pearl Harbor has re-opened with ferry service to the Arizona Viewing Platform. Other Pearl Harbor attractions have also re-opened, including the USS Bowfin Submarine.
Waikiki Aquarium has re-opened, but requires reservations.
The Bishop Museum reopened on June 26th
The Iolani Palace has re-opened. Social distancing required in building.
Honolulu Museum of Art has re-opened
Diamond Head Summit Viewing Deck reopened Dec 17th
Oahu Beaches have re-opened with lifeguards on duty. Family groups no larger than 5 are allow to gather on beaches or parks.
Wet n Wild Hawaii re-opened
Halona Blow Hole parking lot access has re-opened

Note - The Ala Moana Center has changed their hours temporary Mon - Sat 11 am to 7 PM, and Sunday Noon to 6 PM. Many shops will be reopening as of May 15th, 2020, and some restaurants will be open for takeout only.