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Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu
Nov
6
to Jan 4

Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu

PARADES & FESTIVITIES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER!

Click on the links below to learn more about individual Parades and Festivals taking place on Oahu in 2025.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled (Shows thru 12/7/25)

NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Waikiki Holiday Parade

Royal Hawaiian Band Free Holiday Concert: Kalikimaka Hoomau – It’s Christmas Every Day

Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade

Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade

NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade

Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Performance at Kawaiahao Church Tree-Lighting Concert

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party

Honolulu City Lights & Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display (thru 12/31/25)

DECEMBER 4, 2025

Kaimuki Christmas Parade

‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice (ongoing thru Jan 4, 2026)

Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends

Santa Claus Story Time at Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library

DECEMBER 5, 2025

Wahiawa Town Santa Parade

Christmas Night Market presented by Calvary Chapel of Honolulu

Moolelo Christmas Spectacular (ongoing thru Dec22, 2025)

Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025

Santa Claus Story Time at Aiea Public Library

DECEMBER 6, 2025

Oahu Civic Orchestra FREE Winter Concert

The Sounds of Aloha Chorus Christmas Show! “What the Devil Happened to Santa?”

Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade

Kaneohe Christmas Parade

Street Bikers United - Toys for Tots Caravan Honolulu

Santa Claus Story Time at Kailua Public Library

Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities, and Block Party

Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars (thru 1/4/26)

DECEMBER 7, 2025

Pearl City Christmas Parade

Sacred Hearts Academy – The Nutcracker 2025

Manoa Community Christmas Parade

Santa Claus Story Time at Kaimuki Public & School Library

DECEMBER 9, 2025

North Shore Christmas Festival

Santa Claus Story Time at Waimanalo Public Library

DECEMBER 11, 2025

Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 12, 2025

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

Paula Fuga Home for the Holidays

DECEMBER 13, 2025

Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade

Christmas with the Makaha Sons

Waimanalo Christmas Parade

Waianae Coast Christmas Parade

Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Boat Parade

Christmas on the Avenue

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

Paula Fuga Home for the Holidays

DECEMBER 14, 2025

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

DECEMBER 16, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 17, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 18, 2025

Hapa Holiday Extravaganza feturing Natalie Ai Kamauu

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 19, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

DECEMBER 20, 2025

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

Olomana Christmas Parade

Moanalua Christmas Parade

Kalani Pe’a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 feat. Jordan Soon

Christmas in Hawaii with Kimie Miner & Friends

Home Alone in Concert

DECEMBER 21, 2025

Home Alone in Concert

Kalae & Kalena Kalikimaka

DECEMBER 22, 2025

Starr of Christmas featuring Starr Kalahiki and Honolulu Brass Quintet

DECEMBER 24, 2025

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends

DECEMBER 25, 2025

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends

JANUARY 1, 2026 AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT!

2026 Waikiki New Year’s Fireworks

More holiday events dates to come.

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Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display
Nov
29
to Dec 31

Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.

Free

The Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees on display are decorated by City Departments, bringing each department’s unique attributes to the display.

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Moolelo Christmas Spectacular
Dec
5
to Dec 22

Moolelo Christmas Spectacular

WATCH A HEARTWARMING AND FUN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
FEEL THE THRILL OF THE SNOW AND LIGHT SHOW
TAKE A FAMILY PHOTO WITH SANTA
WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA
ROAST S'MORES OVER COZY FIRE PITS
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
WATCH A HOLIDAY MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
GRIND HOLIDAY TREATS AND 'ONO PLATES FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS

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Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars
Dec
6
to Jan 4

Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars

The luminous decorations of Kapolei City Lights 2025 will be open to the public from the evening of Saturday, December 6, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026. This year, the Kapolei City Lights decorations and festivities will be crafted with the theme a “Season of Stars”, a tribute to our islands’ ocean navigation traditions. Nā hōkū (the stars) have long guided Hawaiian wayfinders across the Pacific, lighting the path to new horizons. Just as the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Hōkūleʻa (Star of Gladness) has guided our lāhui (community), our hōkū inspire us to gather, reflect, and share the joy of the season.

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North Shore Christmas Festival
Dec
9
to Dec 23

North Shore Christmas Festival

A festive celebration filled with Christmas music, decorations, “Reindeer” Pony Rides, Carnival Games and Local Food Vendors.

  • Live Music, Food, Games, Art Market, Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, Wreath Making Contest, “Reindeer Rides” (by reservation only-book online)

    HOURS:

    4 PM to 8 PM Tue-Thu / 4 PM to 9 PM Fri / 1 PM to 9:00 PM Sat & Sun
    Closed Monday

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Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade
Dec
13

Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade

Hawaii Kai Marina shines with the Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade, a unique chance to see Hawaii-style holiday magic.

The Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade features styled, festive boats and lots of Christmas cheer!

Music, entertainment and a holiday wonderland on water! 

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2026 Chinatown Festival
Feb
14

2026 Chinatown Festival

  • Beretania St. between Maunakea & Aala, & Aala Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.

MORE INFO TO COME
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30th Annual Honolulu Festival 2026
Mar
14

30th Annual Honolulu Festival 2026

The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

10:00 - 18:00

Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner

10:00 - 18:00

Stage Performances

10:00 - 18:00

Sake & Food Fest

10:00 - 18:00

Japan Product Bazaar

10:00 - 18:00

Japanese Film Festival

11:00 -

Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony

11:00 - 18:00

Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)

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30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026
Mar
15

30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026

  • Hawaii Convention Center/Kalakaua Ave/Waikiki Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 SCHEDULE

08:00 -

SISTER EVENT Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026

10:00 - 15:00

Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner

10:00 - 15:00

Stage Performances

10:00 - 15:00

Sake & Food Fest

10:00 - 15:00

Japan Product Bazaar

10:00 - 15:00

Japanese Film Festival

10:00 - 15:00

Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)

16:00 - 20:00

Grand Parade

20:30 - 20:45

Nagaoka Hanabi (Nagaoka Fireworks)

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Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
Dec
13

Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade

  • Pearlridge Elem School, Moanalua. Rd, Aiea Lbrary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The parade features marching bands, school and community groups, classic cars, floats, and, of course, Santa. The Fun Fair features entertainment, children’s activities, information booths, crafts, and food booths. We plan to have the blood mobile available for blood donations and a flu/covid shot clinic. It’s a great opportunity for the community to relax and enjoy the holiday activities and share community spirit.

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Pearl City Christmas Parade
Dec
7

Pearl City Christmas Parade

  • Momilani Elementary to Pearl City Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Holiday cheer will once again grace the neighboring community, bringing joy to its residents! 

Sponsored by the Pearl City Shopping Center Merchants Association and partners with Pearl City High School Project Grad, who volunteer to coordinate the festive parade.

After the parade, check out the BLEIZN FX Cruz Night Car Show featuring by invitation only…dozens of Hawaii's top Hot Rods & Classic Cars with lots of door prizes! (no purchase required). Cruz Night runs from 5pm - 8pm next to Flagship Fastlube & Union 76 on the Makai side of Pearl City Shopping Center. 

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Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities & Block Party 2025
Dec
6

Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities & Block Party 2025

Each year, Kapolei City Lights kicks-off with Opening Night Festivities featuring a wonderful Block Party and dazzling Parade centered around Kapolei Hale! For 2025, the opening night is set for Saturday, December 6!!

Block Party

Showcasing a wide variety of local vendors, live music, and excellent eateries, the Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 around Kapolei Hale. We’ve got so much planned for this party we are taking over several streets for the event, including: Ulu‘ōhi‘a, Ala Kahawai, ‘Alohikea, and Kama‘aha Ave.

Enjoy an amazing lineup of local entertainment and events on the stage near the mauka-end of Kapolei Hale. Emceed by Councilmember Augie Tulba, this venue will offer the following scheduled performances.

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38th Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade
Dec
6

38th Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade

  • Kamiloiki Park, Lunalilo Home Road, ends at Koko Marina Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your ohana and beach chairs to watch hundreds of Parade Marchers including Mililani High School Band, Hula Hãlau's, Community Groups, Schools, Local Businesses, Neighborhood Organizations, Beauty Queens, and Santa Claus!

Parade starts at Mililani High School Kauinana Stadium and will travel along Kipapa Drive past Millani Shopping Center, to Moenamanu St., then onto Kuahelani Ave., and Meheula Pkwy., ending at the Town Center of Mililani.

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Kaimuki Christmas Parade
Dec
4

Kaimuki Christmas Parade

  • Starts St. Louis High School, to Waialae Ave., ends Municipal Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

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Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party
Nov
29

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.

Free

Opening Ceremony:

Begins at 5:30 PM and the lights are scheduled to be turned on at approximately 6 PM

Public Workers' Electric Light Parade:

  • The parade travels on King Street, from River Street to Kawaiahao Street.

  • Step-off is at approximately 6 PM and the first unit arrives at Honolulu Hale approximately 6:30 PM

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Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade
Nov
29

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade

  • Kamiloiki Park, Lunalilo Home Road, ends at Koko Marina Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Coordinated by the Hawaii Kai Lions Club and sponsored by Koko Marina Center.

Parade ends at Koko Marina Center, followed by the Koko Marina. Center Christmas Carnival Celebration.

Bring the keiki, bring the ‘ohana! (activities subject to change)

  • Visit and take photos with Santa Claus and his Elf

  • Keiki Hula

  • Cookie Decorating

  • Popcorn Booth

  • Carnival Games

Donate a toy!

Bring a new unwrapped toy to enjoy the carnival games FOR FREE!

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Waikiki Holiday Parade
Nov
28

Waikiki Holiday Parade

  • Down Kalakaua Avenue, ends at Kapiolani Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The parade begins with warm-up and step-off from Fort DeRussy Park and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park. The torch-lit parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles along Waikiki’s main thoroughfare, Kalakaua Avenue, with festive scenery of Waikiki Beach as your backdrop. On your left, tall, twinkling hotels and restaurants are teeming with flowers, torches and spectators; to your right grand palms & white sand beach unfold to the open ocean. You won’t find a warmer welcome in any other destination!

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Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade
Nov
28

Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade

  • Start at Kalihi Union. Church (2214 N. King St.), ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

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Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival
Oct
18

Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival

  • Magic Island, Ala Moana Blvd, Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Shell (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the community for a sunset Parade down Kalākaua Avenue at 3pm and a night time Festival at Waikīkī Shell starting at 5pm. Enjoy the cool afternoon shade and the evening breeze as we celebrate the spirit of equality for all people of Hawai‘i.

The Festival will feature 4 hours of live national and local entertainers, 70+ craft and merchandise vendors, a resource fair, ‘ohana  and kūpuna zones, onolicious food and beverages, and lots of MVPFAFF/LGBGTQIA+ aloha.

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Chinatown808 presents the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade
Oct
4

Chinatown808 presents the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown808.com

Chinatown 808 presents the 2025 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!

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Waimanalo Country Farms 2025 Fall Harvest Festival
Sep
27
to Nov 9

Waimanalo Country Farms 2025 Fall Harvest Festival

Come and enjoy the day at the farm! Take a breath of fresh air in the pumpkin patch, beautiful sunflower fields, and don’t forget to stop by the country market and grub stand for the famous fresh-squeezed lemonade, farm honey, handmade gifts, yummy cornbread and so much more!

Feel free to walk around on the designated paths as well as throughout the fields and other photo op areas to snap photos.

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Aloha Festivals 77th Annual Floral Parade
Sep
27

Aloha Festivals 77th Annual Floral Parade

  • Ala Moana Park through Kalākaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī

Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.

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Aloha Festivals 71th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a
Sep
20

Aloha Festivals 71th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a

  • Kalākaua Avenue, In the Heart of Waikīkī (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!

Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.

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49th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
Sep
6

49th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow

Free admission.  Everyone welcome!

Bring your own chairs & blankets.

9am – Native Hawaiian Blessing, music & performance, followed by Grand Entry at 10am.

Visit with Indigenous & Turtle Island craft vendors, gather resource information from educational & community-based organizations, participate in children’s crafts, enjoy local food vendors and

Navajo frybread prepared by our Navajo relatives, Masen Tsosie and Caroline Begay, throughout the day.

Invited Groups include the Lummi Nation Blackhawk Singers and the Bird Singers from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

Host Drum – Blackfoot Drummers
Head Woman Dancer – Taunie Cullooyah, Kalispel Tribe
Head Man Dancer – Robert Thomas, Colville Confederated Tribe
Emcee – Brad Bearsheart
Arena Director – Eric Lonecheif

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Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & saturday Nights)
Aug
2

Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & saturday Nights)

2 Nights! Friday & Saturday

Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.

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21st Annual Korean Festival 2025
Aug
2

21st Annual Korean Festival 2025

Share, Promote, and Raise Awareness of Korean Culture in the Community

The Korean Festival is an annual event run by the Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, with the support of dozens of community organizations and businesses, and hundreds of volunteers. Proceeds from the Festival are used to fund service projects and ventures which benefit the Korean and larger community in Hawaii, including an annual scholarship fund for outstanding, civic-minded students entering or currently enrolled in college.

The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. The program of festival events varies from year to year, but past Festivals have included performances such as taekwondo (Korean martial arts) demonstration, a coming-of-age traditional tea ceremony, and Korean fan and drum dances.

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Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
Aug
1

Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)

2 Nights! Friday & Saturday

Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.

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