Oʻahu plays host to unique festivals and events. These special events present a great opportunity to mingle with the local people and gain insight into Hawaiʻi’s lifestyle, heritage, customs, cuisine, and more. Our calendar has been carefully curated for holiday-makers to highlight what’s on around the island of Oʻahu.
*As each month approaches more events will be announced, please bookmark this page and refer back to it for updates. Note, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance.
January
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various January 2024)
- January Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (January 2024)
- The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Waiting Period (14 December 2023-12 March 2024)
- New Year’s Eve on Oʻahu (1 January 2024)
- Fukubukuro (1 January 2024)
- First Day Hike on Oahu (1 January 2024)
- Hawaii Pop Con 2024 (6-7 January 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (7 January 2024)
- Sony Open in Hawaii (8-14 January 2024)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at Blue Note Hawaii (10 January 2024)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (11 January 2024)
- The Four Tops at Blue Note Hawaii (17 & 18 January 2024)
- Polynesian Bowl (19 January 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (21 January 2024)
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Blue Note Hawaii (26 January 2024)
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade – Ala Moana Beach Park to Waikiki Shell (TBC January 2024)
- New Year’s Ohana Festival (TBC January 2024)
- Billabong Pro Pipeline (TBC January 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in January 2024:
- Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour
- Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour
- North Shore Circle Island Adventure
- BYOB Sunset Cruise off the Waikiki Coast
- Bee Farm Ecotour & Honey Tasting in Waialua
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February
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various February 2024)
- February Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (February 2024)
- The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Waiting Period (14 December 2023-12 March 2024)
- Billabong Pro Pipeline (TBC February 2024)
- Chinese New Year on Oʻahu (10 February 2024)
- Superbowl LVI Watch Parties (11 February 2024)
- Mardi Gras Day (13 February 2024)
- Valentine’s Day on Oʻahu (14 February 2024)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (15 February 2024)
- Pagliacci at Blaisdell Arena (16 & 18 February 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (18 February 2024)
- Amazing Comic Con Aloha at Hawaii Convention Center (23-25 February 2023)
- Punahou Carnival (TBC February 2024)
- Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic (TBC February 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in February 2024:
- Oahu to Big Island 1 Day Trip: Volcano Tour from Oahu with Air Ticket
- Oahu Circle Island Tour w/Haleiwa & Dole Plantation
- Private Snorkeling & Wildlife on The Adventure Boat
- Complete Pearl Harbor Deluxe Adventure Tour
- 12pm Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
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March
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various March 2024)
- March Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (March 2024)
- The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Waiting Period (14 December 2023-12 March 2024)
- Nickelback at Neal S Blaisdell Arena (1 March 2024)
- Girls’ Day/Momo no Sekku (3 March 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (3 March 2024)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (7 March 2024)
- Honolulu Festival (8-10 March 2024)
- St Patrick’s Day Events on Oahu (17 March 2024)
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show (17 March 2023)
- Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day (26 March 2024)
- Good Friday (29 March 2024)
- National Vietnam Veteran’s Day Parade on Kalakaua Avenue (29 March 2024)
- Kawaii Kon (29-31 March 2024)
- Easter Sunday (31 March 2024)
- Hawaii Kidney Walk (TBC March 2024)
- Annual Prince Kuhio Parade in Kapolei (TBC March 2024)
- Hawaii Rock & Mineral Show (TBC March 2024)
- Hawaii International Film Festival – Spring Showcase (TBC March 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in March 2024:
- 9am Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
- Waterfall Hike & Nature Walk
- Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu
- Kayaking Tour of Kailua Bay with Lunch
- Tour of North Shore & Sightseeing
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April
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various April 2024)
- April Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (April 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (10 April 2024)
- The Hapalua Hawaii’s Half Marathon (14 April 2024)
- Earth Day (22 April 2024)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (24 April 2024)
- 2023 Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games (TBC April 2024)
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival (TBC April 2024)
- Art at the Capitol (TBC April 2024)
- Mauka to Makai Event at Waikiki Aquarium (TBC April 2024)
- Body Mind Spirit Celebration in Honolulu (TBC April 2024)
- The Joy of Sake (TBC April 2024)
- I Love Kailua Town Party (TBC April 2024)
- Anzac Day Memorial Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (TBC April 2024)
- Waikiki Spam Jam (TBC April 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in April 2024:
- Diamond Head Crater (Hike)
- Zipline Tour at Coral Crater Adventure Park with Transport
- Off-the-Beaten-Path on Oahu Private Tour
- Afternoon Honolulu City Tour
- Ka Moana Luau
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May
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various May 2024)
- May Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (May 2024)
- Golden Week (29 April-5 May 2024)
- May Day/Lei Day Celebrations (1 May 2024)
- Cinco de Mayo Events on Oahu (5 May 2024)
- Mother’s Day in Hawaii (12 May 2024)
- Hibiscus Half Marathon (26 May 2024)
- Memorial Day Events on Oahu (27 May 2023)
- Hawaii Walls (TBC May 2024)
- East Meets West Conference (TBC May 2024)
- Ko Olina Children’s Festival (TBC May 2024)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC May 2024)
- 50th State Fair (TBC May 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in May 2024:
- Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Semiprivate Tour
- Hawaiian Style Moped Rental for the Day
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu
- Shaxi Diamond Head Hiking & Waikiki Tour
- After Dinner Tour along the Famous Waikiki Beach Strip
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June
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various June 2024)
- June Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (TBC June 2024)
- Pan Pacific Festival (7-9 June 2024)
- Father’s Day in Hawaii (16 June 2024)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC June 2024)
- 50th State Fair (TBC June 2024)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (TBC June 2024)
- Honolulu Night Market (TBC June 2024)
- Waikiki Moonlit Festival on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (TBC June 2024)
- Miss Hawaii 2023 Finals at Hawaii Theatre (TBC June 2024)
- Obon Celebration at Hawaii’s Plantation Village (TBC June 2024)
- T&C Surf Grom Contest presented by Duke’s Waikiki (TBC June 2024)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (TBC June 2024)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (TBC June 2024)
- Royal Cosmetics Days 2024 – Fireworks Display (TBC June 2024)
- World Oceans Day (TBC June 2024)
- King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping at Aliiolani Hale (TBC June 2024)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade from Iolani Palace to Queen Kapiolani Park (TBC June 2024)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Hoolaulea (Party) at Kapiolani Park (TBC June 2024)
- OZONE Day at the Waikiki Aquarium (TBC June 2024)
- Surfjack Pool Party Series (TBC June 2024)
- National Outlet Shopping Day at Waikele Premium Outlets (TBC June 2024)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (TBC June 2024)
- Hawaii Beer Fest (TBC June 2024)
- Juneteenth Block Party (TBC June 2024)
- First Day of Summer in Hawaii (20 June 2024)
- Waikiki ArtFest (TBC June 2024)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series at Waikiki Aquarium (TBC June 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in June 2024:
- Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar
- Surfing Lesson on Waikiki Beach
- Oahu Da Local’s Food Tour
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki
- Zipline Tour On Oahu’s North Shore
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July
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various July 2024)
- July Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (July 2024)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (TBC July 2024)
- Screen on the Green at Waimea Valley (TBC July 2024)
- Aloha Friday Music Series at Ward Village (TBC July 2024)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (TBC July 2024)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (TBC July 2024)
- Na Wahine Spirit Triathlon (TBC July 2024)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in July 2024:
- Waikiki 5 in 1 Turtle Snorkeling Tour
- Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour
- Star Casual Sunset and Show Cruise
- Oahu 10 Stop Circle Island Tour
- Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
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August
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various August 2024)
- August Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (TBC August 2024)
- Hawaii Admission Day (16 August 2024)
- Made in Hawaii Festival at Hawaii Convention Center (23-25 August 2023)
- Mixology Month at International Market Place (TBC August 2024)
- Summer Flix at Prince Waikiki Hotel (TBC August 2024)
- Screen on the Green at Waimea Valley (TBC August 2024)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (TBC August 2024)
- Bon Dance Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji (TBC August 2024)
- Comic Con Honolulu (TBC August 2024)
- Kanikapila Waikiki Festival on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (TBC August 2024)
- Annual Makapuu Twilight Concert at Sea Life Park Hawaii (TBC August 2024)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (TBC August 2024)
- Hawaii Heart Walk (TBC August 2024)
- Waikiki ArtFest (TBC August 2024)
- The Na Hula Festival (TBC August 2024)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (TBC August 2024)
- Mochi Fair at Koko Marina Shopping Center (TBC August 2024)
- Peter & The Wolf Concerts with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra at Honolulu Zoo (TBC August 2024)
- Aloha By Volume Festival (TBC August 2024)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (TBC August 2024)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series at Waikiki Aquarium (TBC August 2024)
- Moonlight Mele at Bishop Museum (TBC August 2024)
- Bon Dance at Soto Mission of Aiea–Taiheiji (TBC August 2024)
- Bon Dance at Shingon Mission of Hawaii (TBC August 2024)
- Makalauna Festival at Waikiki Beach Walk (TBC August 2024)
- Waikiki Street Jam on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (TBC August 2024)
- Pearl City Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance (TBC August 2024)
- Sounds of Aloha – Broadway Through The Years (TBC August 2024)
- Surfjack Pool Party Series (TBC August 2024)
- Summer Concert at Waimea Valley (TBC August 2024)
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaii (TBC August 2024)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (TBC August 2024)
- HMSA Norman Tamanaha 15K (TBC August 2024)
- American Logistics Association Hawaii Food Show B2B Event (TBC August 2024)
- Mililani Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Bon Dance (TBC August 2024)
- Bon Dance at Jodo Mission of Hawaii (TBC August 2024)
- Korean Festival (TBC August 2024)
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center (TBC August 2024)
- Artisan Marche “Sip & Shop” at Deck Waikiki (TBC August 2024)
- Duke’s OceanFest (TBC August 2024)
- Duke Kahanamoku’s Birthday (24 August 2024)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (TBC August 2024)
- Tiki in Waikiki (TBC August 2024)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic (TBC August 2024)
- Megabon Hawaii at Aloha Stadium (TBC August 2024)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (TBC August 2024)
- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival (TBC August 2024)
- Blue Moon Market at fishcake (TBC August 2024)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (TBC August 2024)
- Brews for the Zoo at Aloha Beer Co. Kakaako (TBC August 2024)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball at Stan Sheriff Center (TBC August 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in August 2024:
- Ultimate Circle Island Day Tour with Lunch & Waimea Waterfall
- Kualoa Ranch – Jurassic Adventure Tour
- Oahu Shark Dive
- Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour
- Pearl Harbor City Tour
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September
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various September 2024)
- September Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (September 2024)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (TBC September 2024)
- University of Hawaii Men’s Football (TBC September 2024)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (TBC September 2024)
- Oahu Surf Film Festival (TBC September 2024)
- The Green at Waikiki Shell (TBC September 2024)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball (TBC September 2024)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market (TBC September 2024)
- Okinawan Festival (TBC September 2024)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (TBC September 2024)
- Waikiki Roughwater Swim (TBC September 2024)
- Ala Moana Center Mahiku Farmers Market (TBC September 2024)
- Hana Hou Festival (TBC September 2024)
- Full Moon Market at Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei (TBC September 2024)
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (TBC September 2024)
- Hawaii Market Expo (TBC September 2024)
- Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony (TBC September 2024)
- Waikiki ArtFest (TBC September 2024)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (TBC September 2024)
- Ala Moana Center Mahiku Farmers Market (TBC September 2024)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (TBC September 2024)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (TBC September 2024)
- Festa Italiana Hawaii (TBC September 2024)
- Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race (TBC September 2024)
- Passport: A Seltzer Tasting at Kakaako (TBC September 2024)
- The Hawaii Pregnancy, Baby & Kids Expo at Ward Village (TBC September 2024)
- Kapahulu Center Matsuri (TBC September 2024)
- Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea (Party) on Kalakaua Avenue (TBC September 2024)
- Oktoberfest at SALT at Our Kakaako (TBC September 2024)
- Art + Flea Urban Market at Ward Village (TBC September 2024)
- Pop-Culture Expo at Pearlridge Center (TBC September 2024)
- Honolulu Century Bike Ride (TBC September 2024)
- Hawaii Geek Meet (TBC September 2024)
- Taste of the Grand Lanai at International Market Place (TBC September 2024)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (TBC September 2024)
- Kolohe Kai at Waikiki Shell (TBC September 2024)
- Maliʻo 2023 – Celebrating Na Mana Wahine (TBC September 2024)
- Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on Kalakaua Avenue (TBC September 2024)
- Honolulu’s Makers Market at Ala Moana Center (TBC September 2024)
- Kailua Fall Festival (TBC September 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in September 2024:
- Majestic Circle Island Eco Tour from Waikiki
- Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu
- Friday Night Catamaran Fireworks Sail with Open Bar
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Admission Ticket & Waikiki Transportation
- Premium Pearl Harbor Tour w/Lunch
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October
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various October 2023)
- October Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (October 2023)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (1 October 2023)
- Nightmare – A Halloween-Themed Pop-Up Bar at Ala Moana Pacific Center (29 September-31 October 2023)
- Fall Harvest Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms (29 September-12 November 2023)
- Honolulu Haunts & Hauntings Ghost Tour (Various October 2023)
- Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour (Various October 2023)
- Haunted Historical Waikiki Ghost Tour (Various October 2023)
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour (Various October 2023)
- Chef Vikram Garg Presents Medieval Cuisine of India (1 October 2023)
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show (1 October 2023)
- 2023 Grand Lanai Restaurant Week at International Market Place (2-8 October 2023)
- Keiki Eat Free Day at Eating House 1849, Moani Waikiki, Skybox Taphouse & Shorefyre (3 October 2023)
- The Los Angeles Clippers Training Camp at the University of Hawaii’s SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (3-9 October 2023)
- Kona Nui Nights at Victoria Ward Park (4 October 2023)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (5 October 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (6 October 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: Cal State Fullerton vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (6 October 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: UC Irvine vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (7 October 2023)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (7 October 2023)
- Over The Edge For Special Olympics Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort (7 October 2023)
- Vodka & Vinyl, An Evening at Hinana Bar at Prince Waikiki (7 October 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Hawaii Kai (7 October 2023)
- Aloha Pet & Family Fair at Ward Village (7 & 8 October 2023)
- Mahuku Farmers Market at Waikele Premium Outlets (8 October 2023)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra: The Dawn of Dane at Hawaiʻi Theatre (8 October 2023)
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Waikiki Style! (8 October 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (10 October 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (11 October 2023)
- Hawaii International Film Festival (12 October-5 November 2023)
- Mindy Smokestack Presents A Tribute to Amy Winehouse at Blue Note Hawaii (13 October 2023)
- Adult Swim: Friday the 13th Edition at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (13 October 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Ala Moana Center (13 October 2023)
- The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at Hawaii Theatre Center (13 October 2023)
- Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (13, 14 & 15 October 2023)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre: An American Dream at Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center (13-15 October 2023)
- University of Hawaii Men’s Football: San Diego State vs. Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex (14 October 2023)
- Art of Wellbeing – Hair Care Beyond Beauty at Halekulani Hotel (14 October 2023)
- Waikiki Fall Festival from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (14 October 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Dirty Heads – Island Glow at Waikiki Shell (14 October 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (14 October 2023)
- Aloun Farms 21st Annual Pumpkin Festival (14-15, 21-22 & 28-29 October 2023)
- Waikiki ArtFest (14 & 15 October 2023)
- The Secret Garden by Hawaii Opera Theatre (14 & 16 October 2023)
- Mahuku Farmers Market at Waikele Premium Outlets (15 October 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie Matinee: Little Mermaid 2023 at Wet’n’Wild (15 October 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (15 October 2023)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (18 October 2023)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre: An American Dream at Leeward Community College (20 October 2023)
- Sam Tsui – Honolulu Pride Concert at Hawaii Theatre (20 October 2023)
- Kid’s Foam Party Friday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (20 October 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Hotel Transylvania: Transformia at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (21 October 2023)
- College Game Day Saturday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (21 October 2023)
- Aloha Card Show at Ward Village (20-22 October 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: UC Riverside vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (21 October 2023)
- Honolulu On Tap (21 October 2023)
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center (21 October 2023)
- Alan Cumming: Honolulu Pride Concert (21 October 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Haleiwa (21 October 2023)
- Made With Aloha Gift Fair at Pearlridge Center (21 & 22 October 2023)
- ALL 4 ONE at Blue Note Hawaii (21 & 22 October 2023)
- Game Day Sunday: Featuring Green Bay vs Denver at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (22 October 2023)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre: An American Dream at Castle Performing Arts Center (22 October 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (22 October 2023)
- Mahuku Farmers Market at Waikele Premium Outlets (22 October 2023)
- Grant Freeman – An R-Rated Magic Show at Hawaii Theatre (22 October 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (25 October 2023)
- Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Stage Restaurant Honolulu (26 October 2023)
- Live at Lewers: Featuring Jeff Peterson (26 & 27 October 2023)
- Kid’s Foam Party Friday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (27 October 2023)
- W.O.W. Waikiki Beach Clean Up (28 October 2023)
- University of Hawaii Men’s Football: San Jose State vs. Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex (28 October 2023)
- Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival (28 October 2023)
- Augie T. Laugh Under The Stars at Waikiki Shell (28 October 2023)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra: Ghostbuster’s in Concert (28 October 2023)
- Hawaii Rock and Mineral Show Fall 2023 (28 & 29 October 2023)
- Mind, Body & Spirit Celebration at Blaisdell Center (28 & 29 October 2023)
- Mahuku Farmers Market at Waikele Premium Outlets (29 October 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (29 October 2023)
- Game Day Sunday: Featuring Cincinnati vs San Francisco at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (29 October 2023)
- Hawaii’s Woodshow (29 October-8 November 2023)
- Halloween Events on Oahu (31 October 2023)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in October 2023:
- Secret Oahu Hawaii Culture Tour
- Kayak, Snorkel & Surf with Turtles in Honolulu
- Spiritual Hawaiian Culture Tour from Honolulu
- Surfing One on One Lesson with a Pro Coach
- 18 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu
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November
- Fall Harvest Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms (29 September-12 November 2023)
- Hawaii International Film Festival (12 October-5 November 2023)
- Hawaii’s Woodshow (29 October-8 November 2023)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various November 2023)
- November Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (November 2023)
- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival on Oahu (2-5 November 2023)
- Far East Street Ph’east at Alohilani Resort (2 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: Cal Poly vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (3 November 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (3 November 2023)
- Hawaiian Airlines Presents Crush’d at Hawai Convention Center (3 November 2023)
- Pasifika Fest Hawaii 2023 at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (4 November 2023)
- Rivers-Marie: Pinot Noir Perspective at Halekulani (4 November 2023)
- Bernard Magrez: The Winning Quartet at Halekulani (4 November 2023)
- Grower Champagne, The Special Club at Halekulani (4 November 2023)
- First Hawaiian Bank Mastercard® Presents House of Blanc & Rouge at Ko Olina (4 November 2023)
- The Grand Scotch Tour XII Nov 2023 (4 November 2023)
- The Art of Food & Wine at Halekulani (5 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (4 November 2023)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (4 November 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Hawaii Kai (4 November 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (5 November 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (5 November 2023)
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: Earth Cry – Tchaikovsky & Sibelius at Hawaiʻi Theatre (5 November 2023)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (5 November 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (8 November 2023)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (9 November 2023)
- Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show (9-12 November 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii: Matinee featuring Fast X (10 November 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Ala Moana Center (10 November 2023)
- The Great Hawaiian Smokeout: BBQ Competition & Veteran’s Day Family Festival in Waikiki (10 & 11 November 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii: Elemental (11 November 2023)
- Mele Kalikimaka Gift Fair at Ka Makana Alii (11 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Men’s Football: Air Force vs. Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex (11 November 2023)
- Art of Wellbeing – Festive Meal Planning at Halekulani Hotel (11 November 2023)
- Kalakaua Festival from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (11 November 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (11 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: UC San Diego vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (17 November 2023)
- Our Planet Live In Concert at Hawaii Theatre (17 & 18 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Women’s Volleyball: Long Beach State vs. Hawaii at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (18 November 2023)
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center (18 November 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Haleiwa (18 November 2023)
- Waikiki ArtFest (18 & 19 November 2023)
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show (19 November 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (19 November 2023)
- Robert Cazimero Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (19 November 2023)
- Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk (19 November 2023)
- ANA Aha Mele Festival in Hawaii Celebrates Cultural Exchange through Music (19 November 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (22 November 2023)
- Kaskade at Waikiki Shell (22 November 2023)
- Maui Invitational College Basketball Tournament at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center (22 & 23 November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Events on Oahu (23 November 2023)
- Waikiki Holiday Parade along Kalakaua Avenue (24 November 2023)
- Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi Farm Volunteer Experience: Connect w/ the Land and Community (24 November 2023)
- The Waitiki 7: Exotica Music Live at House Without A Key (24 & 25 November 2023)
- 34th Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo (24-26 November 2023)
- University of Hawaii Men’s Football: Colorado State vs. Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex (25 November 2023)
- Art + Flea Urban Market at Ward Village (25 & 26 November 2023)
- Keilana at Blue Note Hawaii (26 November 2023)
- The Hawaiian Islands Present HIC Haleiwa Pro (26 November-7 December 2023)
- Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (TBC November 2023)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in November 2023:
- 3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada
- Waikiki Sunset Swim & Sailing
- Beer Lover’s Tour
- Hawaii Food Tour – Off The Beaten Path
- Waikiki Luau Buffet with Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket
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December
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various December 2023)
- My Fair Lady at Diamond Head Theatre (Various December 2023)
- December Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (December 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (1 December 2023)
- Trey Kennedy Comedy Tour: Grow Up at Hawaii Theatre (1 December 2023)
- Honolulu City Lights Opening Night (2 December 2023)
- Honolulu City Lights (2-31 December 2023)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (2 December 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Hawaii Kai (2 December 2023)
- Kahuku Beach Cleanup (2 December 2023)
- Na Leo Pilimehana at Hawaii Theatre (2 December 2023)
- Jingle Rock Run (3 December 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (3 December 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Ala Moana Center (3 December 2023)
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony at Hawaiʻi Theatre (3 December 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (3, 10 & 17 December 2023)
- Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Blue Note Hawaii (6 December 2023)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen in Concert at Hawaii Theatre (9 & 10 December 2023)
- Pearl Harbor Commemoration Events TBC (7 December 2023)
- Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Tiki Christmas at Blue Note Hawaii (7 December 2023)
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Presents – Nashville Nights (7 December 2023)
- The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Opening Ceremony (8 December 2023) & Waiting Period (14 December 2023-12 March 2024)
- Vans Pipe Masters (8-20 December 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Ala Moana Center (8 December 2023)
- Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (8, 9 & 10 December 2023)
- Kapolei City Lights Parade & Block Party (9 December 2023)
- Yessah: Iam Tongi at Blaisdell Center (9 December 2023)
- Art of Wellbeing – The Power of Gratitude at Halekulani Hotel (9 December 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (9 December 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (9 December 2023)
- Mahalo I Kau Kumu Holiday Gift Fair at Ka Makana Alii (9 December 2023)
- Kalakaua Merrie Mile (9 December 2023)
- Art + Flea Urban Market at Ward Village (9 & 10 December 2023)
- Honolulu Marathon (10 December 2023)
- Tau Dance Theater – IllumiNative 2023 at Hawaii Theatre (12 December 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (13 December 2023)
- Geminid Meteor Shower in Hawaii (13-14 December 2023)
- Robert Cazimero Christmas Concert Dinner & Show at Chef Chai (13-17 December 2023)
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center (16 December 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Haleiwa (16 December 2023)
- Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade at Hawaii Kai (16 December 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii: Frozen 2 (16 December 2023)
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace at Neal Blaisdell Expo Hall (16 & 17 December 2023)
- Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker (16 & 17 December 2023)
- A Raiatea Christmas With The Honolulu Brass Quintet at Blue Not Hawaii (18 December 2023)
- Nurse Blake – Shock Advised Tour at Hawaii Theatre Center (21 December 2023)
- Candlelight Holiday: Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More at Blue Note Hawaii (21 December 2023)
- Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic (21, 22 & 24 December 2023)
- Paula Fuga Home For The Holidays at Blue Note Hawaii (22 & 23 December 2023)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas at Blue Note Hawaii (24-25 December 2023)
- Christmas Day Events on Oahu (25 December 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (27 December 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii: Barbie (30 December 2023)
- Tom Segura: Come Together at Neal S Blaisdell Arena (30 December 2023)
- New Year’s Eve Events on Oahu (31 December 2023)
- Honolulu City Lights in Downtown Honolulu, a holiday tradition on Oahu (TBC December 2023)
Top Oahu Experiences to Book in December 2023:
- Private Honolulu Scooter Tour
- Private Helicopter Charter – Oahu “VIP Experience”
- Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial
- Shopping Shuttle Service between Waikele Outlets & Waikiki
- Honolulu Content Creators Tour for Social Media
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