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Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu
Nov
15
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

Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade

Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade

NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade

Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza

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

DECEMBER 5, 2025

Wahiawa Town Santa Parade

Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025

DECEMBER 6, 2025

Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade

Kaneohe Christmas Parade

Street Bikers United - Toys for Tots Caravan Honolulu

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

Manoa Community Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 11, 2025

Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 12, 2025

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

DECEMBER 13, 2025

Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade

Waimanalo Christmas Parade

Waianae Coast Christmas Parade

Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Boat Parade

Christmas on the Avenue

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

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

DECEMBER 20, 2025

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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‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice
Dec
4
to Jan 4

‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice

Stroll through a wonderland of light full of holiday music, delicious treats, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re looking to create cherished memories with family and friends or simply soak in the holiday magic, ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas On Ice offers an unforgettable experience for all ages!

Guests will step into a whimsical Christmas wonderland, where every corner shines with the joy and magic of the season. Experience our signature immersive holiday show, where lights, music, and festive storytelling surround you in a magical journey. New this year, glide across an expansive indoor ice-skating rink, the sparkling centerpiece of the celebration, before discovering even more holiday delights.

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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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Habilitat presents the 4th Annual Haunted Drive-Thru
Oct
6
to Oct 31

Habilitat presents the 4th Annual Haunted Drive-Thru

Dead End returns for a 4th year with all new scenes and characters to bring you the only drive-thru Haunted House in Hawaii. This event has sold out for the past three years. This year promises to be bigger, scarier, and more thrilling than ever before, providing families and thrill seekers with a safe and unforgettable Halloween experience. Tickets are limited so be sure to grab yours early and secure your spot for this hair-raising event.

Haunted Drive-thru open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

All proceeds from the Haunted Drive-thru go directly towards saving lives and Habilitat’s mission of guiding and empowering individuals to make positive choices in their own lives.

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Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade
Dec
3

Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade

Various city agencies, high school marching bands, and sponsors of the Honolulu City Lights take to the streets to entertain children and families throughout downtown Honolulu.

HO HO HO! Santa makes his way from the North Pole to bring Holiday joy down the parade route. Santa will steer his sleigh to close the parade and will meet Mayor Blangiardi at Honolulu Hale!

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Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Tree Lighting Ceremony & Electric Light Parade
Dec
3

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Tree Lighting Ceremony & Electric Light Parade

Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer, setting downtown Honolulu aglow with dazzling lights and displays to mark the start of the holiday season. The opening night ceremony kicks off a month-long celebration of merriment on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds.

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Honolulu City Department Tree Exhibit
Dec
3
to Dec 30

Honolulu City Department Tree Exhibit

Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer, setting downtown Honolulu aglow with dazzling lights and displays to mark the start of the holiday season. The opening night ceremony kicks off a month-long celebration of merriment on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds.

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35th Annual Wreath Contest Call for Entries - “Splashes of Joy!”
Nov
28

35th Annual Wreath Contest Call for Entries - “Splashes of Joy!”

  • Honolulu Hale (Entries accepted at Lane Gallery) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City and County of Honolulu presents its 35th Annual Wreath Contest themed, “Splashes of Joy!”

  • The contest makes its return after a two year hiatus.

  • This contest is open to any individual or group residing on Oʻahu

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Kapolei City Lights
Dec
11
to Jan 9

Kapolei City Lights

Kapolei City Lights Celebration is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu. Since the inaugural celebration in 2001, Kapolei City Lights has been spreading holiday cheer to this ever-growing Leeward O‘ahu community as a complement to Honolulu City Lights.

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Honolulu Hale City Lights
Dec
4
to Jan 2

Honolulu Hale City Lights

Join in the fun and cheer, capture merry photos, witness bright lights and take in the delightfully decorated 55-foot Christmas tree at the Honolulu Hale Courtyard which will open to the public on Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The tree was planted in the 1950s and harvested from a Kailua family’s yard.

Festivities begin with the live ceremony event on Saturday, Dec. 4, being broadcasted on ‘Ōlelo Channel 53.

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