Seasonal Holidays > Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving takes place in Hawaii on 23 November 2023.
Thanksgiving began in 1621 and is celebrated annually on the 4th Thursday in November. Family and friends spend time together giving thanks for life’s blessings. Book a special Thanksgiving meal!
Don’t forget, the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year in Hawaii and all of the United States.
*As Thanksgiving approaches, events will continue to be announced. Please bookmark this page and refer back to it for updates. Note, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance.
Things to Do for Thanksgiving in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu in 2023
THANKSGIVING EVENTS:
- Thanksgiving at Rock-A-Hula (23 November 2023)
- Book a Sunset Dinner Cruise for Thanksgiving day dinner (23 November 2023)
- Book a 2-Hour Sunset Cruise for Thanksgiving dusk (23 November 2023)
- Book an Oahu Luau to celebrate Thanksgiving, just make sure you choose the 23 November 2023 as your date! These luau are open and running on Thanksgiving: Chief’s Luau at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, Ka Moana Luau at Sea Life Park and Germaine’s Luau on Oahu’s West Side *Please note, don’t expect a Thanksgiving buffet here – most luau will not deviate far from the Hawaiian food experience but may add a little Thanksgiving flair.
- Waikiki Holiday Parade along Kalakaua Avenue (24 November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Weekend Craft & Gift Fair at Neal S Blaisdell Center (TBC November 2023)
THANKSGIVING MEALS:
*For dine-in Thanksgiving meals, reservations are required. For restaurant’s that use OpenTable, look for the events under the Experiences section of their profile.
- Order a Turkey Ice Cream Cake from Baskin Robins (ongoing)
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Hoku’s Restaurant (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving on the Beach at Barefoot Beach Cafe (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch at Plumeria Beach House (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Plumeria Beach House (TBC November 2023)
- Happy Thanksgiving! at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Buffet at Chart House Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Menu at MW Restaurant (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet Menu at 100 Sails Restaurant (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Menu at 100 Sails Restaurant (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner Buffets at Quiora (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Prix-Fixe Dinner at Quiora (TBC November 2023)
- Merriman’s 2022 Thanksgiving Menu at Merriman’s Honolulu (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving 2022 Prix Fixe (Holiday Menus) at Eating House 1849 (TBC November 2023)
- Happy Thanksgiving at Tiki’s Grill & Bar (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving at Basalt Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Buffet at Makani Lani at Alohilani Resort (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Entrée Plate at Deck Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Celebrate Thanksgiving Like A Legend at Duke’s Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Hideout Thanksgiving Menu at The Laylow Hotel (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Dinner at The Grove at The Modern Honolulu (TBC November 2023)
- Our Favorite Oahu Experiences
THANKSGIVING TO-GO MEALS:
*For Thanksgiving to-go meals, pre-bookings by an earlier date are required.
- The Kahala’s Thanksgiving to Go (TBC November 2023)
- Turkey on the Run Meal To-Go from MAC 24-7 (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Take-Home Package from 53 By The Sea (TBC November 2023)
- Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meal Packages (TBC November 2023)
- Turkey To Go from Basalt Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
- Turkey On The Run from MAC 24/7 at Hilton Waikiki Beach (TBC November 2023)
- Ready-To-Eat Thanksgiving Meal from Aloha Beer Co. (TBC November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Pickup at Deck Waikiki (TBC November 2023)
SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY SALES:
- Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving but some retailers hold Black Friday sales all-month-long, launch specials on Thanksgiving Day, or open for Midnight Madness events on the eve of Black Friday. Sales continue online on Cyber Monday (the Monday after).
- Ala Moana Center Black Friday Deals (TBC November 2023)
- Waikele Premium Outlets Black Friday Deals (TBC November 2023)
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