Upcoming Events
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Events List
JCI World Congress 2026
Get ready to experience the perfect blend of Filipino warmth, dynamic energy, and innovation in the heart of Clark — a city that celebrates both its rich cultural heritage and its vision for the future.
Here, young leaders from across the globe will come together to connect, collaborate, and create impact, all while discovering the vibrant spirit, creativity, and hospitality that define the Philippines.
✨ Let’s make the 2026 JCI World Congress in Clark an unforgettable celebration of leadership, unity, and inspiration!
Theatre of Terror
🎃 HCJ Theatre of Terror Social 2026 👻
Are You Ready for a Frightfully Fun Night?
Join the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees for a spine-chilling evening at the Theatre of Terror! 💀🎭
Get ready for a night filled with screams, scares, and unforgettable memories as we venture into one of Honolulu’s thrilling Halloween attractions!
Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out with fellow Jaycees, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, socialize, and experience some Halloween excitement together!
Event Details
📆 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Kaimuki High School
🎟️ Admission: $20 per person + $2 service fee
HCJ Members, Friends & Guests Welcome!
Registration Information
⚠️ Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026
Registration Fee: $20 per person+ $2 service fee
Please register through our HCJ website by October 23 so we can coordinate and register everyone together as a group!
Simply complete your registration on our website and HCJ will take care of registering you for the event!
Why Join Us?
🎃 Experience a thrilling Halloween attraction!
💀 Face your fears alongside fellow Jaycees!
🤝 Connect with members and make new friends!
📸 Create unforgettable Halloween memories!
Don’t miss out on this terrifyingly fun social!
Come for the scares, stay for the memories!
🔥 Register by October 23 and join us… IF YOU DARE! 👻
October GMM
Learn how to fold an origami crane with our very own Vice President of Membership Development Ellie Feng! Folders of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this fun, free workshop! After you learn the art of the crane, try your hand at turning it into a charm! All supplies are provided, just bring your enthusiasm and be willing to learn or improve your skills! A short history of origami origins and culture will also be presented at the beginning of the workshop.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
If you have any questions, please contact honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com.
JCI Hawaii Second Trimester Convention
The Honolulu Chinese Jaycees are proud to host the 2026 JCI Hawaii Second Trimester Conference on October 9–11, 2026!
This is our opportunity as HCJ to showcase our chapter, our hospitality, and the incredible energy that makes our organization so special. We invite all HCJ members to come together, represent our chapter with pride, and help make this a memorable experience for our fellow Jaycees from across the state.
Whether you're attending your first trimester conference or you're a longtime member, this weekend will be filled with leadership development, fellowship, networking, and opportunities to build lifelong friendships while strengthening the JCI movement in Hawaii.
Mid-Autumn Festival and Parade
Chinatown 808 and HCJ presents:
the 2026 Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival!
Celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday that marks the end of a great autumn harvest and a reunion time for families. Come out with your friends and family for a weekend of fun with food, crafts, keiki activities, live entertainment, and more!
Click here for more information about the event.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 PM, spaced into 5 hour shifts (You may choose more than one shift, either back to back and/or you can come back and do a second shift at a later time if you wish)
Location: Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N Beretania St
Questions or concerns? Please contact volunteer chair Royce Hirai at royce.hcj@gmail.com or 808-838-9723
Healthy Baby Contest Final Round
The Honolulu Chinese Jaycees (HCJ) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our 73rd Annual Healthy Baby Contest a success! Whether you're looking for volunteer hours, want to give back to the community, or simply enjoy working with families and children, we'd love to have you join our team.
🏆 Healthy Baby Contest – Final Round
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pearlridge Center (Makai)
Be part of the excitement on contest day! Volunteers will assist with:
Event setup and breakdown
Registration and check-in
Contestant coordination
Guiding participating families
Crowd assistance
General event-day support to help create a memorable experience for everyone
🥪 Snacks will be provided for all volunteers.
No experience is necessary—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help! Volunteers play an essential role in making one of Hawaiʻi's longest-running family events a success.
Mahalo for supporting the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees and helping us create an unforgettable experience for our local families!🥂
New Member Orientation
Welcome to the Greatest young leaders' organization in the world! HCJ uplifts young adults to become better leaders and form vast networks with like-minded individuals.
Our New Member Orientation helps those who are interested in our organization a chance to get to know HCJ, JCI, and the members who make the organization possible!
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M.
Location: The Central Ala Moana
August GMM
Join us for the next General Membership Meeting! Learn about the latest chapter news and upcoming events!
EVP Kenneth Huang will be speaking about his area of expertise, wireless telecommunications! Join us for a very interesting introduction to this vital behind-the-scenes service!
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
If you have any questions, please contact honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com.
Made in Hawaii Festival 2026
HCJ is requesting volunteers for this year's Made in Hawaii Festival! Please contact Royce Hirai at royce.hcj@gmail.com or 808-838-9723 if you have any questions.
The Hawaiian Airlines presents 32nd Annual Made in Hawaii Festival returns August 20 – 23 at the Hawaii Convention Center, with volunteer setup support beginning August 16. As always, this beloved tradition draws roughly 70,000 attendees each year in celebration of Hawaii's local businesses, and none of it would be possible without dedicated volunteers like you.
HCJ will be volunteering together on Saturday, August 22. There are both morning and afternoon shifts available. If you would like to volunteer another day, please contact Royce.
Volunteer roles include:
• Registration
• Info Booth / Wayfinding
• Entertainment & Stage Support
• Line Management
• Floater
• Vendor Support
The Jaycees' volunteer roles will be decided by MiH staff dependent on the number of volunteers.
Volunteers will receive 2 comp tickets to attend the festival for themselves + one (1) guest for entry on either Saturday or Sunday!
UCS Family Day Picnic
United Chinese Society of Hawaii sponsors the Family Day Picnic to bring our Chinese community closer with food, games and activities, promoting good health and fellowship with one another.
Join HCJ and volunteer for UCS's annual family day picnic! HCJ will be manning the keiki booth and assisting with crafts.
Please bring your own refreshment and snacks. Wear sunscreen and bring a hat as needed!
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Shift 1: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shift 2: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kapiolani Park
Healthy Baby Contest Goodie Bag Pickup
The Honolulu Chinese Jaycees (HCJ) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our 73rd Annual Healthy Baby Contest a success! Whether you're looking for volunteer hours, want to give back to the community, or simply enjoy working with families and children, we'd love to have you join our team.
🎁 Goodie Bag Pick-Up Day
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Pearlridge Center (Makai), 3rd Floor Food Court
Help welcome participating families by distributing goodie bags, assisting with check-in, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable pick-up experience.
🥪 Snacks will be provided for all volunteers.
No experience is necessary—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help! Volunteers play an essential role in making one of Hawaiʻi's longest-running family events a success.
Mahalo for supporting the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees and helping us create an unforgettable experience for our local families!🥂
July GMM
July GMM: Baijiu Tasting Night
Join the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees for our July General Membership Meeting featuring an exciting Baijiu Tasting Night, hosted by HCJ President Stanley Yu.
Discover the rich history and unique flavors of baijiu (白酒), China’s iconic national spirit and one of the world’s oldest distilled liquors. Whether you’re completely new to baijiu or already a fan, this interactive tasting experience will introduce you to its diverse aroma profiles, cultural significance, and traditions.
In addition to the tasting, you’ll have the opportunity to:
* Learn about the history and production of baijiu.
* Network with HCJ members, young professionals, and guests.
* Hear the latest updates on upcoming HCJ events and community initiatives.
* Meet prospective members and experience what the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees is all about.
🎉 This is a FREE event and guests are welcome!
Come enjoy an evening of culture, conversation, and connection while experiencing one of China’s most celebrated spirits.
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: TBA
We look forward to seeing you there! Cheers—Ganbei (干杯)! 🥂
Event Planning for Jaycees
HCJ with JCI Hawaii Presents: The 2026 Jaycee Basics Training Series hosted by Individual Development Vice President Royce Hirai. This is the third training in the series.
From a small Karaoke Night after-party to a 100-person banquet, learn how to plan and execute an exciting event without a hitch, thanks to wedding planner and 2026 IPP Sarah Liu! With this training, you will have the confidence and know-how to even Chair your chapter’s next Awards & Installation banquet!
Where: UMGC Classroom | 98-1238 Kaʻahumanu Street Suite #404, Pearl City, HI 96782
When: Friday, June 26, 2026 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Light drinks and snacks will be provided!
$10 for HCJ members
$15 for guests
NEW! Zoom attendance option $5 (use discount code ZOOMTRAINING)
June GMM
Join us for the next General Membership Meeting! Learn about the latest chapter news and upcoming events!
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Sky Ala Moana @ 1388 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
If you have any questions, please contact honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com.
SIGN UP HERE!
2026 JCI Asia and the Pacific Conference
JCI ASPAC is the annual Asia-Pacific Conference organized by Junior Chamber International (JCI). It gathers young leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Asia-Pacific region to build networks, gain knowledge, and inspire actions that drive positive change.
The world is changing faster than ever.
Now is not the time to simply ride the wave—
it's time to become the source of change.
2026 JCI ASPAC Niigata, Japan
gathers leaders under the theme
"Be the Change – For a Brighter Future."
Leaders who welcome change and look to the future with hope.
Here, across borders and cultures,
we meet, talk, and learn from each other—
discovering new perspectives and possibilities.
Every step taken here
can become a light that brightens the world.
Now is your moment to lead change. You are the one to take the first step.
Poké Card Paint and Sip
Join HCJ for a Pokémon Card Paint and Sip! Choose your favorite Pokémon card, grab something to drink and snack on and get your creative juices flowing!
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
Price: $15 HCJ Members / $20 Non-Members (please Venmo IPP Sarah: @saraahchaa OR pay at the door).
SPOTS ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP QUICKLY!
Cards, paint, brushes, snacks, and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own cards, canvases, and drinks as well.
YP Sip & Socialize
Come join us for an evening of networking at the YP Sip & Socialize!
Join us for a special edition of YP Sip & Socialize presented by HC&D, LLC - an elevated evening where Hawaii's young professional community comes together for one unforgettable night of connection and collaboration.
This dynamic mixer brings together multiple Young Professional organizations in and out of the Jaycees, creating a unique opportunity to meet a diverse network of emerging leaders across industries. Whether you're new to the YP community or already plugged in, this is your space to build meaningful relationships and grow your circle in a low-pressure setting.
Sip & Socialize with our fellow organizations:
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals
Chinese Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals
Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu
Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
Come ready to mix, mingle, and be part of shaping Hawaii's next generation of leaders. Don't forget your business cards!
Admission includes tasty pupus and one complimentary drink ticket.
May GMM
The Art of Travel:
Tips to maximize your JCI international Experience
This upcoming GMM focuses on traveling tips as some of our members head for ASPAC and, later this year, World Congress! Come learn how to travel effectively and efficiently and see what travel benefits you get for being in the Jaycees!
Sip & Sing @ Air Park Karaoke
Drink the night away and sing your heart out with us! 🍸🔥
📅 May 14th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Air Park Karaoke (Near Ala Moana)
Join the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees for our next Social at Air Park Karaoke! Come unwind, mingle, and connect with fellow young professionals, entrepreneurs, and influencers while enjoying one of the largest selections of songs available to sing.
📍 510 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814
💵 $25 HCJ Members | $35 Non-Members | $40 Walk-Ins
Includes:
🥃 One Free drink ticket totaling $10
🎶Free Large Room
🍢 Catered Pupus
Whether you're looking to network, make new friends, or just enjoy a fun night out — this is the perfect mix of business, community, and good vibes.
💥 Come sing, sip, and maybe spark your next opportunity!
April GMM
Join us for the next General Membership Meeting! Learn about the latest chapter news and upcoming events!
This month, bring your business cards and make new contacts through Speed Networking! Connect with fellow Jaycees and learn new things about your friends!
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
Sign up below!
If you have any questions, please contact honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com.
Jaycee Basics Training Series - Project Management Guide 101
HCJ Presents: The 2026 Jaycee Basics Training Series hosted by Individual Development Vice President Royce Hirai. This is the second training in the series.
PMGs are the quintessential tool to plan and execute your next project. Learn how to make your project run smooth with a properly-written Project Management Guide - Presented by Enterprise Project Manager Kristine Sato!
Where: Todaiji Hawaii Bekkaku Honzan | 426 Luakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
When: Thursday, April 20, 2026 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Light drinks and snacks will be provided!
$10 for HCJ members, $15 for guests.
New Member Orientation
Are you a new member? Do you know someone interested in learning more about the Jaycees? Do you want your friend to join the Jaycees? Join us for our New Member Orientation where you can be sworn in and find out what being a Jaycee means! Meet our current 2025 Board of Directors and have your questions answered!
Sip & Social
🥃 Sip, Social & Shoot Your Shot with HCJ! 🥃
Join the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees for our next Sip & Social at RHS Royal Hawaii Spirits in the heart of Chinatown! Come unwind, mingle, and connect with fellow young professionals, entrepreneurs, and influencers while enjoying a curated tasting experience.
📍 RHS Royal Hawaii Spirits
36 N King St, Honolulu, HI
💰 $25 HCJ Members | $35 Non-Members | $40 Walk-Ins
Includes:
✨ 6 tasting shots (vodka, rum, gin, whisky, bourbon, or soju)
– 4 selected for you
– 2 of your choice
🍢 Light pupus included
Whether you're looking to network, make new friends, or just enjoy a fun night out, this is the perfect mix of business, community, and good vibes. 🍸
Come sip, socialize, and maybe spark your next opportunity. See you there!
Poké Card Paint and Sip
Join HCJ for a Pokémon Card Paint and Sip! Choose your favorite Pokémon card, grab something to drink and snack on and get your creative juices flowing!
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
Price: $10 HCJ Members / $15 Non-Members (please Venmo IPP Sarah: @saraahchaa OR pay at the door).
SPOTS ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP QUICKLY!
Cards, paint, brushes, snacks, and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own cards, canvases, and drinks as well.
March GMM
Join us for the next General Membership Meeting! Learn about the latest chapter news and upcoming events!
This month, we’ll have Special Presentations by:
City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, and
Chinatown 808!
Afterwards, stick around for game night! We will be playing Mario games in honor of Mar10 Day and other Nintendo Switch games!
Light St. Patrick’s Day-themed refreshments will be served along with pie for Pi Day on 3/14!
Register here via Google Form
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: The Central Ala Moana
Limited Guest Parking stalls in building. Ala Moana Mall parking is available, park at your own risk.
If you have any questions, please contact honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com.
Jaycee Basics Training Series - Robert's Rules 101 for Jaycees
HCJ Presents: The 2026 Jaycee Basics Training Series hosted by Individual Development Vice President Royce Hirai. This is the first training in the series.
Learn how to chair, participate in, and conduct proper Jaycee meetings at the local, state, and national level utilizing Robert’s Rules of Order - Presented by 2012 JCI USA National Vice President Stan Fichtman!
Where: UMGC Hawaii | 98-1238 Kaʻahumanu Street Suite #404, Pearl City, HI 96782
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Light drinks and snacks will be provided!
$10 for HCJ members, $15 for members of other JCI Chapters, $20 for guests.
Jaycees: please email VP Royce Hirai at royce.hcj@gmail.com for the discount code!
ONO GRINDZ & MAKEKE
We’re looking for volunteers to help us at Ono Grindz & Makeke!
Where: Wai Kai in Ewa Beach
When: Thursday, 2/19/2025 from 3:00 PM–9:00 PM,
During the event, we’ll be celebrating Lunar New Year by hosting cultural craft activities for families and their keiki, including lantern making and Chinese New Year blessing calligraphy writing. These hands-on activities are always a hit and a great way to share culture with the community.
If you’re available, please come lend a hand and support our community efforts—we’d truly appreciate it. Even if you can’t volunteer, come on down, say hello, and enjoy the festivities. Mahalo for always showing up for our community! 🧧✨
If you have any questions, please contact HCJ President Stanley Yu and Director Jenny Lai at honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com
2026 HCJ Awards & Installation Banquet
2026 Honolulu Chinese Jaycees Awards & Installation Banquet
HCJ x JCI HNL Holiday Hot Pot Social
Celebrate the holidays at the HCJ & JCIHNL Holiday Hotpot Social. Join us on December 14, 2025, at Hawaii Todaiji Bekkaku Honzan for an unforgettable event! This event is sponsored by our very own HCJ Past President, Patrick Taw!
We will have all you can eat hot pot, drinks, holiday festival games, a White Elephant Gift Exchange which is optional. If you are interested in playing, please bring a gift (Minimum $20 for White Elephant).
HCJ & JCI HNL Members Pricing: FREE
Nonmembers: $10
Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/hcj-x-jcihnl-holiday-hotpot-social-161783/