The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
Events & Festivals
Your Insider Guide to Keep It Kaimukī Saturday
Shop the neighborhood’s small businesses via trolley and score exclusive holiday deals on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 20–26, 2025
Watch women’s volleyball, shop student-made gifts, eat kim chee, attend a keiki story time and more.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
The hit festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 13–19, 2025
Celebrate Makahiki and Hawaiian culture, see a sensational show, watch a movie at Magic Island, go to a garden fest and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 6–12, 2025
Sip and shop in Kāhala Mall, eat your way through HONOLULU Restaurant Week, see a spooky play, get into the fall feels and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in November 2025
Enjoy the gut-busting company of comedians Trixie and Katya, catch the sunset at Hula’s and take a booze cruise.
’Twas the Light Before Christmas Returns on Ice This Holiday Season
The holiday immersive event will transform Hawai‘i Convention Center with lights, music, a Christmas market and an ice skating rink.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre Celebrates 35th Anniversary With “A Night at the Museum”
Immerse yourself in the elaborate performances and costumes of IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre as it takes over Capitol Modern for First Friday, Nov. 7.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2025
Attend a regatta honoring King Kalākaua, admire works from emerging Hawaiian artists, pick up a free tree, meet celebrity chefs and more.
A Foodie’s Guide to Halloween Happenings
Where to find Halloween bars, bar crawls, costume contests and food, sake and beer tastings through Oct. 31.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 23–29, 2025
Say farewell to Aloha Stadium, walk with your pups for a good cause, grow a food garden, learn about endangered snails and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 16–22, 2025
Learn about space, explore the Queen Emma Summer Palace, chill out to reggae beats, go on an after-hours history tour and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 9–15, 2025
Sip and shop in Waikīkī, level up your photography skills, taste sake, snack on new eats, geek out at a sneaker fest and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2025
It’s Pride month! Fly your flag at the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, join a community 5K and enjoy a family day at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 2–8, 2025
Pau hana at architecture firms, feast on tofu, play 12+ sports, meet John John Florence and more.
Holo Holo Music Festival Comes to O‘ahu for the First Time
On Oct. 18 and 19, the Holo Holo Music Festival gathers island and reggae musicians at Bishop Museum for an all-star concert.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2025
Dive into local architecture, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, go on a boozy brunch shopping spree, join the Honolulu Pride festivities and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrate the harvest season at this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2025
Bike around the island, dance at a Hindu celebration, spend a fun-filled day at camp, watch a floral parade and more.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Take a tractor ride, choose the perfect pumpkin, pick your own produce and celebrate the season at bustling block parties.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2025
Celebrate māhū voices at Māhū Madness, catch the classic Bogart-Hepburn film The African Queen and learn about ancient Hawaiian fishing practices.
Your Insider Guide to Megabon
Experience Osaka vibes at this this massive Japanese festival with a new location in Pearl City.
