Punahou Carnival 2025 is coming! Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. With thrilling rides, classic carnival games and mouth-watering treats, it’s sure to be a fun time for the whole family.
The Carnival theme – “Pā‘ina Paniolo: A Country Carnival” – celebrates Hawaiian cowboys. “The paniolo way of life has been deeply ingrained in Hawaiian culture for several generations, and we felt the obligation to highlight this connection in a way never done before,” said 2025 Punahou Carnival Student Chairs, Julia Savage ’26 and Kahi Marumoto ’26. “Plus, who doesn’t love wearing cowboy boots and palaka?”