HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) invites families and the community to enjoy two days of free, family-friendly events at the Hālawa Aloha Stadium Skyline Station, showcasing how public transit connects people to culture, learning, and local experiences.
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Hālawa Skyline Station will host a Read Aloud with Councilmember Radiant Cordero 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registered families will gather for a special Read Aloud event hosted by Read To Me International Foundation and Councilmember Radiant Cordero. The event promotes early literacy and a love of reading through interactive story-time and activities designed for keiki and families.
“I am grateful for this collaboration between Read To Me International and the City to foster growing minds and community through our keiki and the read-aloud events at the newly expanded Skyline system”, says District 7 Councilmember Radiant Cordero. “By bringing families together at Hālawa Station, we’re showing how public spaces and public transit can support early literacy, learning, and meaningful connections for our community.”
This free event is open to families across Oʻahu and highlights the Skyline station as a welcoming community space where families can gather, learn, and connect. Registration is required and availability is very limited. Families can register online here.
On Sunday, January 18, DTS and the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet partner up for the Shop the New Year event, taking place at the Hālawa Skyline Station and Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace
Sunday’s event encourages the public to start the new year by riding Skyline and TheBus and exploring the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace through a full morning of shopping, giveaways, and activities.
Event highlights include:
- 8:00 a.m. – Fukubukuro (Lucky Bags) available for purchase at participating Swap Meet and Marketplace vendor booths, while supplies last.
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Limited-Edition Aloha Stadium HOLO Cards:
In collaboration with Aloha Stadium, a very limited-edition HOLO card will be available for transit riders at the Hālawa Aloha Stadium Skyline Station. Cards are first come, first served. HOLO card holders receive free admission to the Swap Meet on this day. - Last-Chance Aloha Stadium Memorabilia for Sale: Guests can purchase rare, last-chance stadium items including commemorative coins, original seat backs, and pieces of stadium turf—unique keepsakes that preserve Aloha Stadium’s legacy.
- Free Keiki IDs: Hamada Federal Credit Union will provide free keiki identification cards for families.
- Book Drive Benefiting Hālawa Housing Association: In support of literacy and community engagement, guests are encouraged to donate a new or gently used book for a chance to win a stadium prize package. All donated books will be donated to our Hālawa Community members.
With 13 total stations, Skyline makes it easy for riders to travel from the East Kapolei or the Kalihi Transit Center Station to Hālawa Station, connecting them directly to the Swap Meet, Marketplace, and surrounding activities.
Both events reflect the City’s efforts to activate Skyline stations as community hubs, places where families can read together, shop local, celebrate culture, and connect through safe, convenient public transportation.
For more information on Skyline, please visit: www.honolulu.gov/skyline or call 808-848-5555.
For more information on getting a HOLO card, please visit: http://www.holocard.net/ or call 808-768-4645.