Thanksgiving on Oʻahu blends tradition with island-style feasts, from buffets and prix fixe menus to scenic dinner cruises — our guide has the best ways to celebrate.
Things to Do for Thanksgiving in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in 2025
Browse this extensive list of Thanksgiving events, activities and celebrations across Oʻahu.
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Tours & Activities to Try This November
Thanksgiving on Oʻahu
Thanksgiving Day in Hawaiʻi takes place on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Thanksgiving is a cherished federal holiday in the United States. It’s rooted in the tradition of giving thanks for a successful harvest and is now focused on gratitude and family and friend togetherness.
What is Thanksgiving like in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi?
Some people like to kick off Thanksgiving morning with a Turkey Trot — a fun run held in Oʻahu communities to burn off calories before the feast begins.
While many families in Hawaiʻi gather indoors for a traditional meal, others take advantage of the beautiful weather with an outdoor Thanksgiving picnic or beachside lunch.
No matter the setting, the heart of the holiday is sharing time together and a delicious spread — roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and more.
If you have access to a kitchen during your stay, consider preparing your own Thanksgiving feast. You can have groceries delivered or pre-order a fully-cooked to-go meal for easy pickup.
Prefer dining out? Oʻahu’s restaurants feature festive Thanksgiving promotions, from lavish buffets to themed prix fixe menus — or you can enjoy a scenic alternative like a dinner cruise.
Swap Turkey for a Lūʻau This Thanksgiving
For a special Thanksgiving evening, try a lūʻau. While most stay true to Hawaiian cuisine, some may add Thanksgiving flair. The following lūʻau remain open on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Events Calendar
Wed 26 November 2025
Thu 27 November 2025
Fri 28 November 2025
- Holiday Gift Fair Black Friday Weekend
- Thanksgiving With Anuhea at Blue Note Hawaiʻi
- Waikiki Holiday Parade – Commemorating Pearl Harbor
- Black Friday Deals at Ala Moana Center
- Black Friday Deals at International Market Place
- Black Friday Deals at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Black Friday Deals at Waikele Premium Outlets
Sat 29 November 2025
Sun 30 November 2025
Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving Buffets
Thu 27 November 2025
- Family Style Thanksgiving at Alaia at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay
- Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at 100 Sails
- Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Course
- Thanksgiving Buffet at Beachhouse at Moana Surfrider
- Thanksgiving Buffet at The Buffet at Hyatt
- Thanksgiving Buffet at Plumeria Beach House at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at 100 Sails
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Course
- Thanksgiving Dinner Feast at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay
Fri 28 November 2025
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at 100 Sails
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Course
Sat 29 November 2025
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at 100 Sails
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Course
Sun 30 November 2025
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at 100 Sails
- Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Course
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menus
Wed 26 November 2025
- Thanksgiving Dinner Menu at The Capital Grille
- Thanksgiving 3-Course Holiday Menu at Merriman’s Honolulu
- Thanksgiving Day Menu at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu
- Thanksgiving Set Menu & Al La Carte at Arden Waikiki
Thu 27 November 2025
- Thanksgiving Day Special Plate at Big City Diner
- Thanksgiving Dinner Tasting Menu at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian
- Thanksgiving 5-Course Dinner at Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
- Thanksgiving Set Menu & Al La Carte at Arden Waikiki
Thanksgiving To-Go Meals
November 2025
- Big City Diner: Thanksgiving Day Big Meal To-Go (order ASAP, pick-up on 26 or 27 Nov)
- Hy’s Steak House: Thanksgiving ʻOhana Feast-To-Go (order by 22 Nov, pick-up on 27 Nov)
- Artizen by MW: Thanksgiving Bento (order ASAP, pick-up on 27 Nov)
INSIDE TIP: As Thanksgiving approaches, watch for more event announcements and bookmark this page for updates. Some events may require advance reservations or tickets. While we strive for accuracy, please confirm details with organizers as dates, times and pricing may change.
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