Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2025
Snag dining deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, celebrate Makahiki, welcome the holiday season at Honolulu City Lights’ opening night and more.
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
FOOD & DRINK
HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Nov. 8–16
Get ready for unbeatable dining deals at beloved local restaurants across O‘ahu, including Hale ‘Aina Award-winning Arden Waikīkī, El Cielo, Moku Kitchen, Chef Chai and Arancino.
hnlrestaurantweek.com, @honolulurestaurantweek
FESTIVAL
Makahiki Festival
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join in or cheer on folks at the Te Moana Nui Games, which includes a coconut tree-climbing race and a stone-lifting competition; the event will also feature vendors, live music and hula.
From $5, Waimea Valley, Hale‘iwa, waimea.squarespace.com, @waimeavalleyoahu
PERFORMANCE
Sasha Colby: Stripped II
Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.
Note: This event has been canceled.
Waimānalo-born drag queen superstar and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, season 15, Sasha Colby is ready to bring the house down with her fierce and provocative acts. The show is for 18 and older.
From $50.80, Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, blaisdellcenter.com, @sashacolby
Photo: Courtesy of Kimchi Day Festival
FESTIVAL
Kimchi Day Festival
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Don’t miss this celebration with different varieties of kimchi for sale as well as tastings, demonstrations, live entertainment and more Korean eats.
Free entry, Makiki District Park, 1527 Ke‘eaumoku St., Makiki, kimchifestivalhi.com, @kimchifestivalhi
Photo: Courtesy of ANA ‘Aha Mele
CONCERT
ANA ‘Aha Mele
Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
Celebrated Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm takes the stage with pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, violinist Fumiaki Miura, trumpeter Shutaro Matsui and pianist Kento Tsubosaka at this concert hosted by All Nippon Airways.
From $81.80, Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Waikīkī, ticketmaster.com, @allnipponairways
FILM
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.
Come early for a meet-and-greet with The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes, then see the classic film and hear his behind-the-scenes stories.
From $54.50, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Downtown, hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
Photo: Courtesy of City and County of Honolulu
FESTIVAL
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night
Saturday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade, see the 55-foot tree light up and snap photos with Santa.
Free, Honolulu Hale, 530 S King St., Downtown, honolulucitylights.org, @friendshonolulucitylights
SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
COMEDY
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Saturday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias returns, bringing his unique brand of humor, parodies and storytelling to Honolulu. Ages 12 and up.
From $61, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, blaisdellcenter.com, @fluffyguy
SEE ALSO: ’Twas the Light Before Christmas Returns on Ice This Holiday Season
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
