Bears In The Wild

Aloha Bears

The Aloha Bears' "Bears in the Wild" is for their more frisky and wanderlust members. Join them to explore Oahu on group hikes and expeditions. For more information, visit their website.

Aloha Bears Pool Tournament

Tapas Waikiki 407 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join The Aloha Bears at Tapas Waikiki on Sunday, March 5th from 3-6pm for their monthly Pool Tournament and Beer/Well Liquor Bust. Registration for the pool tournament will begin around 3pm with Ben at the pool table. Entry is $5 (winner takes all) and the tournament will begin at 3:30pm. For more information, click here.

Back-to-School Fundraiser for Hale Kipa

Bacchus Waikiki 408 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join the Aloha Bears at Bacchus Waikiki on Sunday - August 20th from 12pm-4pm for their annual Back to School Fundraiser. Theyʻll be collecting back-packs and school supplies for the youth that benefit from the programs at Hale Kipa. For more information visit the Aloha Bears website. Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai‘i’s youth … Continue reading Back-to-School Fundraiser for Hale Kipa

Mānoa Falls Trail Hike

Mānoa Falls Trail

Join The Aloha Bears and Hawaii’s Queer Hiking & Activities Group for their end of the month Bears in the Wild Hike to Manoa Falls. Explore this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Honolulu, Oahu. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular … Continue reading Mānoa Falls Trail Hike

Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens Walkabout and Picnic

Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens

Join the Aloha Bears for this easy hike and picnic at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens.  A picturesque lake and walking trails are lead attractions on the 400-acre plot of land, and being a botanical garden, the park is also home to more than 65 tree species from across the globe, all marked with descriptive plaques. Towering … Continue reading Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens Walkabout and Picnic

Hike to Lulumahu Falls

Lulumahu Falls Trail 4459 HI-61, Honolulu, HI, United States

All are welcome for this Oahu Queer Hiking and Aloha Bears Lulumahu Falls hike on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-1pm. 1.6 miles at a 900 foot elevation, this is a very muddy hike on one of Oahu's most popular unsanctioned hiking trails. Lulumahu Falls Trail traverses into a dense bamboo forest, along the Nu'uanu Reservoir … Continue reading Hike to Lulumahu Falls

May 23 – 27: Lei-A-Bear Weekend

Lei-a-Bear 2024 will take place from Thursday, May 23rd through Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day) when Bears and their admirers visit Hawaiʻi from all over the world. The event, hosted by the Aloha Bears, features a full schedule of parties, entertainment and activities only available in Honolulu and O'ahu. The weekend schedule allows for plenty … Continue reading May 23 – 27: Lei-A-Bear Weekend

Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Hike (Kaneohe Bay Pillbox Trail)

Puʻu Maʻeliʻeli Trail 279 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join the Aloha Bears and Oʻahu Queer Hiking & Adventures for a fun time on the Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Hike (Kaneohe Bay Pillbox Trail) with optional beach time afterwards. Itʻs a short, beautiful hike that gives you excellent views of the windward side of the island. Considered easy enough for beginners, the trail might be better … Continue reading Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Hike (Kaneohe Bay Pillbox Trail)

Aloha Bears Back To School Drive

Tapas Waikiki 407 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Aloha Bears are hosting their annual Back To School Drive on Sundays during August (8/4, 8/18 & 8/25) from 2pm-6pm at Tapas Waikīkī to benefit Hale Kipa. Bring a new backpack with supplies and/or make a donation of $20 or more in cash/Venmo and receive a ticket for a free draft beer or well … Continue reading Aloha Bears Back To School Drive