Arts & Culture
Discover a newfound appreciation for the captivating beauty and time-honored traditions of Hawaiʻi. Our immersive experiences are designed to etch cherished memories in your heart and gain deep connections with the people that make this sacred place so special.
Paniolo, A Hawaiian Cowboy Lūʻau
Enjoy a weekly dinner show that celebrates Hawaiian ranching, featuring locally-inspired dishes, live music, dance, and stories of the Paniolo way of life. The evening concludes with a stunning fire knife performance.
Pumpkin & Paint
Celebrate the season with Pumpkin & Paint; a cozy, hands-on experience where guests create elegant ceramic keepsakes in a warm autumn-inspired setting.
Holiday Tree Packages
Transform your stay into a festive retreat with our exclusive Holiday Tree Packages at The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay. Enjoy a magical holiday atmosphere right in your room, complete with a beautifully decorated tree that adds a touch of seasonal cheer to your getaway.
Cultural Bike Tour
AGES 16 & UP
Hear the untold stories that encompass the resort's 1,300 pristine acres. Take a bike ride with our local expert as they guide you to significant points of interest.
Paint Pāʻina
ALL AGES
Let the natural surroundings of the North Shore inspire your creativity with our weekly painting party. Reservations highly recommended.
Keiki Paint Pāʻina
AGES 8-12
Unleash your child's creativity at our weekly painting party, inspired by the North Shore’s natural beauty. Reservations are recommended.
Wood Carving Lesson
ALL AGES
Learn different designs and techniques in this unique hands-on workshop. Led by a Polynesian artist, you'll carve your very own story into a keepsake you'll treasure forever.
Turtle Bay Wood Block Studio
Discover the timeless art of Indian wood block printing in a hands-on workshop where skilled hosts guide you in using authentic hand-carved blocks and traditional techniques to create your own unique fabric designs.
Gyotaku, The Art of Fish Painting
ALL AGES
Experience the art of Gyotaku, the Japanese practice of fish printing. Learn about its origins, then create your own print using locally sourced fish. Personalize your creation and take home a unique piece of art crafted by you.
Pareu Printing Hawaiki Designs
ALL AGES
Colorful and vibrant, a pareu is a wraparound skirt or sarong commonly worn throughout Polynesia. This interactive workshop lets you try your hand at printing your own. Join this cultural class and bring home a unique souvenir.
Simply Pressed: Wood Block Greeting Cards
Explore traditional craftsmanship with our wood block printing card-making experience, where you’ll use hand-carved wooden blocks and vibrant inks to create intricate, personalized cards that blend cultural heritage with your own modern creativity.
Forever Lei Making Workshop
Lei is known around the world as a symbol of aloha, and this experience teaches you the traditional kui stringing technique using natural materials like shells, seeds, and nuts so you can learn its cultural significance and leave with your own “Forever Lei”.
Hawaiian Sunrise Shell & South Sea Pearl Jewelry Workshop
Craft unique jewelry using rare, local sea shells. Led by expert artisans, the workshop blends hands-on creativity set against a beautiful coastal backdrop of the North Shore of O'ahu.
Introduction Candle Workshop | Shores Company
Join Shores Company for a hands-on, sensory experience where you’ll create your own custom candle using natural ingredients and signature island-inspired scents from a local artisan.
Monoi De Tahiti Perfume Oil Workshop | Shores Company
Craft your own luxurious 30ml perfume oil using our premium plant-based fragrance collection through expert instruction and non-toxic materials.
Premium Candle Workshop | Shores Company
Craft one 8 oz ceramic candle or two 4 oz travel candles using non-toxic coconut wax and our expanded fragrance library. Includes expert guidance, premium materials, and a complimentary Shores Company canvas tote.
The Honu Studio
Bring the spirit of Hawai'i to life with our Build-a-Honu experience, where you create and personalize your own plush sea turtle—choosing its colors, adding a special heart and wish, and finishing it with fun accessories for a memorable keepsake inspired by the honu’s symbolism of peace, longevity, and good fortune.