Bon dance · Mililani, Oahu

Mari’s Garden Bon Dance 2026

Hosted by Mari’s Garden

Date

Saturday, September 26, 2026Time TBA

What to expect

Mari's Gardens is an 18-acre aquaponics and hydroponics farm in Mililani, opened in 2007 by Fred Lau and named after his daughter Mariko. The farm hosts a variety of community events throughout the year; the obon bon dance is part of that community programming, held on the farm grounds rather than at a traditional Buddhist temple.

Program highlights

  • Held at an 18-acre working aquaponics and hydroponics farm
  • Farm founded 2007; named after founder's daughter Mariko

Plan your weekend on Oahu

While you’re out for Mari’s Garden Bon Dance, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.

What’s worth a trip this weekend

One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.

Sources: JCCH 2026 statewide schedule; local/secondary location snippets; https://www.jcchawaii.org/resources/2026-obon-schedule; https://www.honolulumagazine.com/oahu-bon-dance-schedule/. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.