Celebrating Easter in Hawaii
Photo by Bonnie Carpenter
If you celebrate Easter and are traveling to Hawaii over the holiday, join locals and fellow visitors for Easter Sunday celebrations and fun festivities that will surely please the kids in the group.
Hawaii is a very spiritual land, and there are many ways to celebrate the Easter holiday. You can start the day by enjoying the beautiful weather and attending a Sunrise Mass. After mass, kids can join a classic Easter Egg Hunt or the entire family can participate in a local beach barbeque!
Whether you are staying on Maui, Oahu, or The Big Island, get egg-cited for all the fun options for the entire family!
Easter in Kapalua, Maui
For an upscale dining option, visit the Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua. The Terrace hosts a large Easter Brunch, which you can enjoy while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The menu includes local cuisine, some sourced from the Terrace's organic garden. Advanced reservations are recommended.
Easter Fun on The Big Island
Photo by Bonnie Carpenter
Take the family to a free Easter egg hunt at the Botanical World Adventures in Hakalua. There will be a ton of eggs for children to hunt for, and there will also be prizes for adults. Botanical World Adventures will have drawings for free rides on the Zip Isle Zip Line Tour and every child will receive candy or a small prize. If you attend the egg hunt, you will also receive free admission into the Botanical Gardens; for more information, call 888-947-4753.
You can also join the festivities of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. This famous Hawaiian celebration and hula competition is weeklong and includes exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs, and the Miss Aloha Hula competition. Offering all types of events from March 27-April 2, find the perfect event for the entire family!
For a list of Palm Sunday and Easter Mass celebrations, visit the Parish of St. James.
Easter Fun on Oahu
If you want an Easter adventure, hop aboard the Star of Honolulu for the Champagne Brunch Cruise. This family-friendly voyage departs from the Aloha Tower Marketplace at noon on Sunday, March 27th. If you're lucky, you might even get to see whales! Click here for more information
Prince Kuhio Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu
Photo by John Di Rienzo
Depending on when the Easter Holiday falls, you may be able to celebrate Prince Kuhio day on Oahu with the parade in Honolulu. This parade honors Hawaiian culture and is a great place to spend quality time with the entire 'Ohana' (or family) during Easter weekend. After the parade, visit the Prince Kuhio Festival at Kapiolani Park on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. You will find native Hawaiian arts and crafts and exhibits from various Hawaiian organizations and businesses. For more information, contact the Prince Kuhio Festival at 808-221-0991.
Attend a beautiful Easter Sunrise Service at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in the Punchbowl above Honolulu. The Punchbowl will host the 115th annual service, and gates will open at 4:30 a.m., beginning at 6:15 a.m. For more information, contact Reverend Sam Domingo at 808-384-8701.
Easter Sunday Family Fun in Waikiki
Photo by John Di Rienzo
After Sunrise mass, there are typically Easter Sunday celebrations at the Royal Hawaiian Center on Kalakaua Blvd. We have enjoyed a family friendly show called "Honu by the Sea," where colorful Hawaiian characters teach about the meaning of friendship and how to make the ocean a safer and cleaner place. For more information about what's planned when you are there, contact the Royal Hawaiian Center's website.
Easter on Kauai
Churches all across Kauai will be holding Easter Sunday Services with gatherings through out the day. You will also find various Easter egg hunts on Kauai and most large hotels will host a hunt for kids.
For a list of services near your vacation home, see a list of events at The Garden Island.
