Christmas takes place in Hawaiʻi on 25 December 2023.
Hawaiʻi’s Christmas traditions include Santa leaving gifts under a tropical Christmas tree and families spending time together. There’s no-snow, Santa wears surf shorts and Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) is the Hawaiian season’s greeting!
*As Christmas 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.
Things to Do for Christmas in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in 2023
- CONFIRMED
- Peruse the incredible sandcastle displays in Sheraton Waikiki (ongoing)
- Stock up on Christmas ornaments and gifts at the Waikiki Christmas Store (ongoing)
- Honu Lolo Carriage offer Christmas Carriage Rides in Honolulu – email: [email protected]
- Aloha Home Markets Holiday Markets in Kailua (5 November & 3, 10 & 17 December 2023)
- Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Tiki Christmas at Blue Note Hawaii (7 December 2023)
- Hoʻokena for the Holidays at Blue Note Hawaii (17 December 2023)
- A Raiatea Christmas With The Honolulu Brass Quintet at Blue Not Hawaii (18 December 2023)
- Candlelight Holiday: Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More at Blue Note Hawaii (21 December 2023)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas at Blue Note Hawaii (24-25 December 2023)
- The Clairvoyant – Holiday Spectacular Show at Hawaii Theatre Center (30 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
- YET TO BE CONFIRMED
- Photos with Santa at Ala Moana Center (TBC December 2023)
- Photos with Santa at International Market Place (TBC December 2023)
- View Ala Moana Center’s iconic Big Santa atop the makai parking deck (TBC December 2023)
- Let It Snow Holiday Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (TBC December 2023)
- Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (TBC December 2023)
- Honolulu City Lights in Downtown Honolulu (TBC December 2023)
- Show ALOHA LAND at Aloha Stadium (TBC December 2023)
- Free Santa Photos & Weekly Performances at Royal Hawaiian Center (TBC December 2023)
- Santa’s Pop-Up Village at Aiea Shopping Center (TBC December 2023)
- Flurry and Snow Holiday Sing-Along Show at Windward Mall (TBC December 2023)
- SCUBA CLAUS In The Oceanarium at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Santa Photos at Windward Mall (TBC December 2023)
- Breakfast with Santa at Bali Oceanfront (TBC December 2023)
- Kalani Pea’s Hawaiian Christmas at Hawaii Theater Center (TBC December 2023)
- Paula Fuga: Home for the Holidays at Blue Note Hawaii (TBC December 2023)
- Nütrl Nights: Weekend Concert Series (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Lights Gathering for Cookies & Eggnog at The Surfjack Hotel (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Morning with The Barefoot Santa at Barefoot Beach Cafe (TBC December 2023)
- Keiki (Kids) Tea Service at Moana Surfrider (TBC December 2023)
- Our Favorite Oahu Experiences
CHRISTMAS POP-UP BARS & HOLIDAY COCKTAILS:
- The Christmas Bar at Tiki’s Grill & Bar (TBC December 2023)
- Candy Cane Lane Pop Up Speakeasy at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Winter Wonderland Bar at Ala Moana Center (TBC December 2023)
- Sippin’ Santa Holiday Cocktail Bar at Prince Waikiki Hotel (TBC December 2023)
- The Walk In’s Secret Santa Bar in Honolulu’s Chinatown (TBC December 2023)
- Holiday Cocktails at The Grove Restaurant at The Modern Honolulu Hotel (TBC December 2023)
- Holiday Cocktails at Deck Waikiki at Queen Kapiolani Hotel (TBC December 2023)
CHRISTMAS MEALS:
*For dine-in Christmas meals, reservations are required.
- Turkish Holiday Feast at Istanbul Hawaii (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Menu at Bernini Honolulu (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Happy Hour + Dinner Mugen + ESPACIO (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Buffet at Makana Lani at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Poolside Plates at SWELL at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Eve Dinner at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian (TBC December 2023)
- 7 Course Holiday Dinner at Arancino Kahala (TBC December 2023)
- Holiday Menu at Pesca Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Brunch Buffet at Chart House Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Buffet Menu at SHOR at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas in Waikiki Lunch & Dinner Menus at Tiki’s Grill & Bar (TBC December 2023)
- 53 by the Sea Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Brunch Buffet at M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Buffet at Side Street Inn (TBC December 2023)
- Hideout Christmas at The Laylow Hotel (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Dinner at M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Dinner at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Day Poolside Plate at SWELL at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Dinner at Beachhouse at the Moana (TBC December 2023)
- Book the Three Star Sunset Dinner & Show Cruise or Sunset Dinner Cruise for Christmas day dinner (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Specials Brunch & Dinner at Basalt Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas Dinner at The Edge at Sheraton Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
- Holiday Menu at Chart House Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
CHRISTMAS TO-GO MEALS:
*For to-go Christmas meals, pre-orders are required.
- Christmas Take-Out Prime Rib Bento by Artizen (TBC December 2023)
- Christmas FEAST by Jon Matsubara (TBC December 2023)
TO BE CONFIRMED:
- Attend a Christmas Eve church service (TBC December 2023)
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