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Hawaii Easter holidays
If you're heading to Hawaii in April and celebrating Easter, get ready for the multitude of celebrations and fun activities the Aloha State has to offer. From the lively Easter parade in Honolulu to the joyful morning mass on Sunday, this sp-egg-tacular time of year is always another reason for a lush Hawaii getaway.
Easter holiday to Hawaii
Easter traditions in Hawaii
Easter in Hawaii is celebrated in much the same way as on the mainland, with egg hunts, chocolate bunnies and smoky barbecues, but in glorious sunshine. You can start the day with a sunrise service at Woila Church in Lahaina, which usually runs from 6.30am to 9am, followed by a festive family breakfast and a range of fun activities. Head to Lahaina's famous Banyan Tree for more Easter attractions, where you'll celebrate the Prince Kuhio Festival, held each year in honour of the Prince's birthday for his considerable efforts in preserving these joyous traditions. The Easter Bunny usually makes a visit at 10.30am on Easter Sunday and you'll find an arcade of things to do, including arts and crafts and lei making with live musical entertainment.
Waikiki is a must-see on Easter Sunday. It hosts a wonderful family show called "Honu by the Sea", which teaches the meaning of friendship and how to protect the Earth's oceans to make it a cleaner and safer place.
For a lively egg hunt, head to Botanical World Adventures in Hakalua, on the Big Island of Hawaii. There are plenty of colourful eggs to discover and prizes to be won (even for older children). As well as free rides and lots of egg-citement, children will receive small treats and a gift.
Best hotels to celebrate Easter in Hawaii
Kaanapali Beach Hotel in Maui is an idyllic Easter getaway for the whole family. Imagine a champagne brunch on the Tiki Terrace overlooking the endless hues of the sparkling sea, followed by an egg hunt or endless petting of animals in a verdant farmyard.
If you prefer to celebrate Easter at sea, hop aboard the Star of Honolulu for an Easter brunch cruise from 12 noon to 2.30pm. The cruise departs from the Aloha Tower Marketplace and offers a wide variety of cultural activities such as ukulele and hula lessons and lei making. The Lei is a symbol of love, friendship, honour or greeting, created from flowers, leaves, shells, seeds, nuts, feathers or any other element of your choice; the Lei is the very essence of the Easter atmosphere.