Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 18–24, 2025
Watch zoo animals open gifts, meet a celebrity chef, see a hula show, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
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When and Where to See Big Wave Surf Events This Winter
Check out the winter swells and epic surf meets happening through February (if the conditions are right).
Honouliuli, Hawai‘i’s Longest-Running Internment Camp, Will Open for Tours
The national historic site marks where Japanese American citizens and prisoners of war were detained during World War II.
Should You Still Get Vaccines?
We asked our state epidemiologist to help clarify the confusion.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2025 and January 2026
Revel in a Christmas snow and light show, join the Honolulu Marathon, greet the new year sunrise, cheer on the world’s best golfers and more.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Merry Mele: HONOLULU Magazine’s Hawai‘i-Style Holiday Playlist
We tapped local music aficionados—DJs Tittahbyte, Delve, Compose, Packo and Aloha Got Soul’s Roger Bong and DJ O’Spliff—for their favorite local holiday songs.
’Tis the Season for Musical Holiday Events
Enjoy holiday-themed concerts, musicals, dance performances and movie nights.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
KC Drive Inn Favorites Are Back
If you’ve missed the beloved eatery, you can get some classic menu items now at Shingon Mission.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
5 Pumpkin Spice Lattes That Are Better Than Starbucks
Support a small coffee shop or local chain with these seasonal specials.
