Oahu Events
December
Bishop Museum After Hours
Second Fridays
Museum exhibits are open for viewing from 5:30 to 9 p.m., along with cultural demonstrations, keiki activities and a night market with food trucks and local vendors. Bishop Museum, bishopmuseum.org
HoMA Nights
Every Friday
Honolulu Museum of Art remains open until 9 p.m. with opportunities to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards and enjoy live art experiences and music. Honolulu Museum of Art, honolulumuseum.org
Kilohana Hula Show
Sunday through Thursday
A modern take on the historic Kodak Hula Show featuring mele (songs) that honor Waikiki, and dancers from six award-winning halau across Hawaii. Presented by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Free. 9:30 a.m. Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, blaisdellcenter.com
Ka Ula Wena: Oceanic Red
Through 11/12/25
An original Bishop Museum exhibition that explores manifestations of red in the landscapes, memory and created expressions of Oceania. Bishop Museum, bishopmuseum.org
Hookena for the Holidays
12/1
Four-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and three-time Grammy Award nominees, Hookena is recognized for their excellence in Hawaiian contemporary music. Blue Note Hawaii, (808) 777-4890
Dionne Warwick
12/2&3
Five-time Grammy Award winner Dionna Warwick is among the most charted female vocalists of all time. Blue Note Hawaii, (808) 777-4890
Kaimuki Christmas Parade
12/5
A neighborhood parade featuring schools, bands, local businesses, legislators and council representatives, and Santa Claus. The event also marks the official lighting of the Kaimuki Christmas tree on the top of Puu o Kaimuki. 6 p.m. Waialae Avenue, kaimukihawaii.com
11/22 - 12/31
Hawaii Convention Center
Stroll through a whimsical Christmas wonderland with music, delicious treats, and heartwarming moments. Take pictures against enchanting backdrops, light sculptures, and festive scenes.
12/14-12/15
Ke Kahili - The Royal Standard Ka Hanu Aloha
Ke Kahili The Royal Standard LLC is a Native Hawaiian wahine-owned small business on Oahu. We offer quality Tahitian pearl jewelry meticulously crafted by our team of local artisans.
HAPA Holiday Extravaganza
12/7
Music Director Dane Lam and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra celebrate the sounds of the season with local favorites, sing-alongs and special guest appearances. Hawaii Theatre Center, hawaiitheatre.com
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
12/7
Helicopters, marching bands and floats parade in Waikiki on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honors Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, active-duty military and their families. Kalakaua Avenue, pearlharborparade.org
Kalakaua Merrie Mile
12/7
This one-mile run is held the day before the Honolulu Marathon, ending with a party on Queen's Beach with live music and post-race fun. The race begins at 7 a.m. Kalakaua Avenue, honolulumarathon.org
Honolulu City Lights
12/7-31
The City and County of Honolulu throws a month-long Christmas lights and decorations display. Opening night on December 7 includes the Public Workers' Electric Light Parade, tree lighting ceremony and food booths. Free. Honolulu Hale, honolulucitylights.org
Honolulu Marathon
12/8
The Honolulu Marathon is the fourth-largest marathon in the United States, attracting more than thirty thousand runners annually. The scenic 26.2-mile course includes views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, Koko Head and Koko Crater. 5 a.m. Downtown, honolulumarathon.org
The Green
12/12,13,19&20
With a decade and a half in the music industry, The Green is one of the most successful and adored bands to come out of Hawaii. Blue Note Hawaii, (808) 777-4890
Christmas with the Makaha Sons
12/14
For 40 years, the Makaha Sons have committed themselves to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music throughout Hawaii and around the globe. Hawaii Theatre Center, hawaiitheatre.com
12/20 - 12/22
Ka Hanu Aloha
Ke Kahili—The Royal Standard
Ka Hanu Aloha is a Native Hawaiian wahine-owned small business on Oahu. We value sustainability and ethical practices in our production process, infusing each piece with aloha spirit.
2025 Year-Round
Royal Hawaiian & Sheraton Waikiki
Celebrate Waikiki Beach Services' 70th anniversary in honor of the legendary Waikiki Beachboys. Activities include riding a canoe, stand-up paddling, surfing and enjoying the beach.
Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
12/20-22
An annual craft fair with Hawaii-made jewelry, toys, clothes, snacks, ornaments and more for holiday shopping along with holiday activities. Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, hawaiiholidayfair.com
Kalani Pea's Hawaiian Christmas Show
12/21
First Hawaiian Bank/Master Card present three-time Grammy winner Kalani Pea with special guests Kumu Hula Olana Ai, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Kumu Hula Shelsea Ai, Halau Lilia Makanoe, Starr Kalahiki and hosted by Mele Apana. Hawaii Theatre Center, hawaiitheatre.com
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
12/22-25
The Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, an eight-team men's college basketball
tournament, features twelve games over three days. SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, (808) 523-3688
2024 Hawaii Bowl
12/24
One of the biggest bowl games in the college football world, the annual Hawaii Bowl is a
local holiday tradition. Clarence TC Ching Athletics Complex, thehawaiibowl.com
January
2025 Sony Open
1/6-12
The Sony Open in Hawaii is the first full-field event of the 2025 PGA Tour, attracting the world's finest golf professionals. Waialae Country Club, sonyopeninhawaii.com
Hawaii Pop Con 2025
1/11&12
Hawaii's largest sports, trading cards and pop culture convention features vendors, meet and greets, live performances and more. Neal Blaisdell Center, hawaiipopcon.com
Polynesian Bowl
1/17
A premier all-star game played annually in Honolulu featuring 100 of the nation's top-ranked high school seniors of Polynesian and non-Polynesian ancestry. Kunuiakea Stadium, polynesianbowl.com