Fresh lei, hula, and music in a seaside park

Celebrate May Day with lei contests, hula performances, and craft booths at Kapiʻolani Park—an easy, kid-friendly cultural stop near Waikīkī.

Start date

1 May, 2026

End date

1 May, 2026 5:00 PM

Event details

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi, and Kapiʻolani Park is the place where it all feels effortlessly local: fresh flowers everywhere, hula on outdoor stages, and families drifting between craft booths with the ocean just beyond the trees.It’s a gentle, photogenic way to add culture to a beach trip—stroll in, learn the stories behind the lei, then wander back toward Waikīkī with your new favorite souvenir around your neck.