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Hawaii Bon Dance – Summer Schedule

Obon is a Buddhist custom that originated more than 500 years ago in Japan and came to Hawaii with the Japanese immigrant workers of the nineteenth century. Obon is celebrated as a time to remember your ancestors. Each weekend throughout …
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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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FREE Public Star Gazing Party, June 6

Try gazing at heavenly bodies with the guidance of experts from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society about 55 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The Hawaiian Astronomical Society is holding a free public star party on June 6, 2015, …
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Nu’uanu Pali Puka Trail

Take in a panoramic view of Oahu’s beauty about 50 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It was along this ridge trail that the Battle of Nu’uanu took place and where Kamehameha I defeated King Kalanikupule of Oahu …
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Annual Kunia Orchid Show, March 20-23

The 61st Annual Kunia Orchid Show will take place March 20-23 at the Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The orchid show will feature 22 distinct vendors selling a range of beautiful …
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Ko’olau Range

Ko’olau Range is the eastern remnants of the Oahu shield volcano, stretching across eastern Oahu about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. Ko’olau Range was named a national national landmark in 1972 and has since provided …
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Honolulu Music Arts and Food Festival, March 13-15

The Honolulu Music Arts and Food Festival will take place in Aloha Stadium, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, from March 13 through 15. The festival will feature a number of local music artists in …
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Friday Night Jazz

Medici’s, located in Honolulu about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, hosts jazz performances every Friday night.  Next Friday, March 13, Medici’s will host the Pacific Harp Project. The Pacific Harp Project features artists Megan Bledsoe …
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Mitch’s Fish Market and Sushi Bar

Mitch’s Fish Market and Sushi Bar, located just off Nimitz Highway, is about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  Mitch’s won the 2014 ‘Ilima Awards for Best Sushi Restaurant. Head chefs Hideo Mitsui and Masakazu Murakami perform their art …
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