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
Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade
Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade
NOVEMBER 29, 2025
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
‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice (ongoing thru Jan 4, 2026)
Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends
DECEMBER 5, 2025
Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025
DECEMBER 6, 2025
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
Manoa Community Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 11, 2025
Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 12, 2025
Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025
DECEMBER 13, 2025
Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
Waianae Coast Christmas Parade
Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Boat Parade
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
Kalani Pe’a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 feat. Jordan Soon
Christmas in Hawaii with Kimie Miner & Friends
DECEMBER 20, 2025
DECEMBER 21, 2025
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
35th Annual Wreath Contest Call for Entries - “Splashes of Joy!”
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
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.
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.
North Shore Christmas Festival
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest and display by Oahu Schools. Wreath making competition. Decorations. Crafters. Rides, games, FOOD!