Spring is officially here. The weather’s beginning to warm up, the rains get fewer and far between, and best of all, it’s cherry blossom season.
Apart from viewing the cherry blossoms in Japan during cherry blossom season, Oahu is one of our five favorite stateside spots to see them in bloom. There are over six dozen cherry blossom trees right off the H2 freeway in Wahiawa—drive down California Ave to see the sakura in bloom.
In addition to being mesmerized by things in bloom, March brings with it plenty of other fun outdoor activities and enriching experiences for locals and visitors alike.
It can get overwhelming knowing how to spend your free time while on the island, which is why we’ve decided to start a monthly series rounding up the best family-friendly events each month of the year.
From the beloved Honolulu Festival that resumes in all its glory after a three-year pandemic hiatus to a family volunteer day at one of Oahu’s historic spaces and fishpond, here’s everything you and your family need to check out this March on Oahu.
Here’s What to Expect This March on Oahu
Kauluakalana & YMCA Togetherhood: Ulupō Heiau and Kawainui Fishpond
March 11, 2023
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the YMCA of Honolulu and Kauluakalana as they work to restore and cultivate the treasured land and historic space of Ulupo Nui. This family-friendly event helps restore a state historical site—the area was able to grow a lot of food and feed a lot of people for generations.
For more information and registration, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kauluakalana-ymca-togetherhood-ulupo-heiau-and-kawainui-fishpond-tickets-290123847237?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Honolulu Festival
March 11 – March 12, 2023
Experience the blend and harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region at this beloved festival that returns after a three-year pandemic hiatus. Expect free cultural activities, parades, cultural entertainment performances, and art events at the Waikiki Beach Walk.
For more information, visit http://www.waikikibeachwalk.com/Blog/March-2023/Best-Place-To-Experience-Honolulu-Festival.htm
Cacao Farm Tour
March 12, 2023 and March 26, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Organized by Madre Chocolates, this tour takes you to a local organic cacao and diversified ag farm to see how the beautiful cacao tree produces its pods right off the trunk, learn how to tell when they’re ripe, taste the fresh sweet cacao pulp, help harvest cacao, and see how it’s fermented and dried. You’ll also go through the steps of roasting, cracking, & winnowing cacao, seeing how chocolate is ground and tempered into bars.
For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cacao-farm-tour-tickets-45188886175?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Ka lei Hula “The Adorned Dance”
March 12, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Organized by Waikiki Beach Walk, these free hour-long hula classes are held every Sunday at Waikiki Beach’s Walk Plaza on 227 Lewers Street. Learn about oli or Hawaiian chant of welcoming, 5 basic hula steps and their meaning before diving into learning the choreography to a Hawaiian song. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Register for free on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ka-lei-hula-free-weekly-hula-classes-tickets-114776042232
Kids Pizza Decorating Night
March 14, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
For kids ages 6 to 12, King’s Pizza Cafe at 746 Kapahulu Ave in Honolulu organizes a fun-fueled pizza decorating night every Wednesday. Take your keiki to their Kids Pizza Decorating Night and let their creativity run wild as they draw, design, and decorate their very own pizza featuring their favorite cartoon characters.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-draw-their-favorite-cartoon-recreate-it-on-a-pizza-tickets-540793376547?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Aloha Home Market, Ala Moana
March 19, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shop made-in-Hawaii products and support local small businesses on Oahu at Aloha Home Market. In addition to shopping, visitors can expect live entertainment from local artists, food vendors, activities for the kids, and more! Located at Ala Moana Center in the Mall Level 2 Parking Lot (Diamond Head Wing) Between Macy’s & Ala Moana Hotel
For more info, visit: https://alohahomemarket.com/
Ala Moana Beach Park Clean Up
March 25, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pineapple Homes Hawai’i Real Estate invites the community to come together to clean up Ala Moana Beach Park! All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 16 are required to have a parent/guardian present for the duration of the end.
We will provide supplies to clean up the area, however, volunteers are encouraged to bring any supplies they have to help this endeavor. Cleanup will be followed up with a free lunch for all participants.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-clean-up-tickets-559877878807?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Taste of Mililani
March 24, 2023
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Grab dinner, dessert and snacks for the family, as well as browse the local artisans, all while supporting Mililani High School. Giveaways all night. Free Admission to shoppers. All proceeds benefit Mililani High School.
For more information, visit https://islandcraftfairs.org/oahu
Ohana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
March 25, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Get your volunteer gloves ready during Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens family volunteer day. Geared towards families with younger children, expect to spend the day weeding, cleaning, site maintenance and removal of invasive species.
To RSVP, email Volunteers@waimeavalley.net, call (808)638-5855, or sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohana-volunteer-day-tickets-560041458077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
