Aloha friend,

May is nearly here, and we all know that May Day is Lei Day. It’s time to make a lei, wear a lei, give a lei! Nearly 100 years into the tradition, the celebration is as vibrant as ever. And honestly, we will never tire of seeing stunning images of traditional, modern, and forever lei that are popping up all over our Instagram feed.

Lei Day is yet another reminder of what makes Hawaii so special. We encourage you to participate in the celebration by making your own backyard flower lei, attending a lei workshop, or enjoying a Lei Day event. Below, you’ll find a few festive ones—and more—happening across the islands.

Next week, expect our beloved Mother’s Day gift guide.

Cheers,
The Edit Hawaii

TO SHOP: Leahlani Skincare is having an Earth Day sale now through April 30, offering 15% off products, and donating 15% to Hawaii nonprofits Waipa Foundation and Lahui Foundation. Our current favorites: Pamplemousse Cleansing Oil and Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum (though this one’s not included in the sale).

TO SIP: Le Cruz Cafe is in residence at Lotus Honolulu through May 31. Pop in Wednesday through Sunday on your way to Kaimana for unique lattes like the Coconut Cardamom and Vanilla Bean Rose made with Kona espresso.

TO KNOW: Every Day Better in Kaimuki is closing. Now more than ever, it’s so important to support our local businesses so news like this isn’t the norm.

Rocket Ahuna’s La Lei FW26 Collection is dropping online May 14, but select pieces will be available at Lā HanaLei on May 1 (details below).

5.2: Waikoloa Lei Day Festival at Queen’s Marketplace
5.3: Lei Day Brunch at Anna Ranch
5.8: Nana’s Clay Flower Making Experience at Fairmont Orchid

4.25: Anuhea Concert at Anaina Hou Park Porter Pavilion
4.30: Kamaaina Dinner at Common Ground
5.1: First Annual La Hanalei Festival & Grand Opening of HanaleiStand
5.1: Kauai Museum’s May Day is Lei Day
5.3: Waipa Foundation’s Aina Festival 2026
5.8: Made With Love Watercolor Card Making at Hometown Kauai
5.16: Petals & Pottery at Clementine’s Closet Kapaa

4.24: Driftwood Maui 11th Anniversary Sale
4.24: Tikehau Lounge Pop-Up at Lahaina Brewing Co.
4.25: Maui Makers Market at Pauwela Beverage Co.
4.28: Aloha Veggies Launch Dinner at UMI
5.1: Lei Day Heritage Festival 2026 at Maui Historical Society
5.3: “A Toast to Mom” Mother’s Day Market at Pauwela Beverage Taproom
5.10: Mother’s Day High Tea & Wine at Maui Wine
5.10: Bubbles & Blooms, Mother’s Day Brunch at Lahaina Noon
5.16: Maui Brewer’s Festival 15th Anniversary at The MACC

4.24: Lei Wili Workshop with local artist Kahi Barrett Keyes of Kaleipuupuu
4.25: Olive & Oliver Tent Sale
4.25 & 4.26: Lei Po‘o Workshop at Ossipoff Cabin with Andrew Mau + Courtney Monahan
4.25: Muu & Mimosas, Kaimana Tea Party
4.25: Hilo Style Lei Workshop With Kahi Keyes with Puʻuhonua Society
4.26: 31st Annual I Love Kailua 2026 Town Party
4.26: Mother’s Day Carve & Paint Make Your Own Mug with @minamiceramics
4.26: Opening Day of Hawaii Polo Club
4.26: Earth Day Community Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
4.28: Girl Dinner at Vintage Books Kaimuki
5.1: 98th Annual Lei Day Celebration at Kapiolani Park
5.1: First Lei Luau at The Lei Stand at Romer House Waikiki
5.1: “Umi on Smith” Block Party to Celebrate 10 Years of Sig on Smith
5.1: Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum
5.1: Lei Papahi Mei Day Workshop
5.1: HoMA Nights: Lei Day with Raiatea Helm & Friends
5.1 & 5.2: Niihau Earrings Workshop at Pono Potions
5.2: Lei Ha’aheo 2026
5.3: Paint & Sip at Cafe VNTG
5.3: DeStash’s The Muu Swap
5.3: Lei Lau Workshop at Patagonia Honolulu
5.9: Mother’s Day Pua & Sip Workshop with Palai
5.3: Kalani Pea’s 8th Annual May Day is Lei Day Concert
5.10: Mother’s Day Floral & Culinary Experience at Pai Honolulu x Blume Ruhm
5.11: House of Sakura Mother’s Day at Prince Waikiki

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