Ready to make plans for the long weekend? Aloha State Daily has you covered.
Friday, April 3
Help farmers. Enjoy arts and crafts, food and music as part of the Farm Fun(d) Day, which is a flood relief fundraiser for farmers who were impacted by back-to-back Kona Low storms. The activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleʻiwa, put on by Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation. There is no fee to attend, but donations are accepted. All proceeds from the event will go to the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation to support local framers. Details.
Eat at the new Chick-fil-A, which is the largest in Hawaiʻi. The newest Chick-fil-A restaurant on Oʻahu is set to open on Thursday, April 2, on the corner of Kapiʻolani Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue. It will be the eatery’s largest restaurant to date in Hawaiʻi. Details.
Saturday, April 4
Finalize plans for Easter Sunday. Check with local churches for service times. Wai Kai, Kahala Mall, Royal Hawaiian Center, and The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay, plus the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation are hosting one or more events during Easter weekend. Ala Moana Center is closed on Easter Sunday, but some stores will be open.
Listen to Irie Love. The Queen of Island Reggae, who calls Kailua home, has upcoming performances at the Blue Note Hawaiʻi. The shows start at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Waikīkī. Doors open at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., respectively. She will be showcasing some of her new music from the latest album released in December of 2025. There is a $20 food or beverage minimum, per person. Tickets start at $25 plus fees and taxes. Details.
Sunday, April 5
Celebrate Easter. Restaurants are already accepting reservations and pre-orders for Easter Sunday. Reporter Kelli Shiroma Braiotta shares her guide of Where to celebrate Easter 2026 – part 1 and part 2. The list includes chocolate eggs, as well as brunch buffets and more. Details.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
