During an August visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Duke’s OceanFest, the Korean Festival and the Okinawan Festival.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in August 2025
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in August 2025.
Tours & Activities to Try This August
Various August 2025
- Blue Note Hawaii August Line-Up
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest (15-24 Aug)
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: A Spectacular Summer of Music (9 Jul-24 Aug)
- Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2025 (10 Jul-3 Aug)
- Mixology Month at International Market Place
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Obon Season Events in Oʻahu
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Smother at Kumu Kahua Theatre (28 Aug-28 Sep)
Fri 1 August 2025
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Kids Foam Party at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2025
- Prescription: Murder
- The SpongeBob Musical
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 2 August 2025
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Korean Festival
- Labubu Giveaway & Splash Bash! at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Hawaiʻi Kai Market
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2025
- Prescription: Murder
- The SpongeBob Musical
- Vintage Night Market at Koko Marina Center
Sun 3 August 2025
- 84th Annual Nā Hula Festival
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival
- Hawaii Polo Club: Wahine Day
- Kalani Pe’a: Eia Lā – 10 Year Celebration
- Mimosas & Marys: Mimosas & Dollys
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2025
- Prescription: Murder
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Swim with the Mermaids & Dive’n’Movie Matinee
- The SpongeBob Musical
Wed 6 August 2025
- Hhiroshima Observance at Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium
- Prescription: Murder
- Prince Waikiki Summer Flix: Animated Adventures – Flow & My Jacket
Thu 7 August 2025
Fri 8 August 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Kids Foam Party at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Koʻolau Night Market
- National SPAM® Musubi Day
- Prescription: Murder
- Sunset Sets at The Coconut Club
- The Land Before Time + Exhibition Dinosaur
- The SpongeBob Musical
Sat 9 August 2025
- August 2025 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- End of Summer Gift Fair
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Hula’s Decades: 90s Night! Dance Party
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center Market
- MCBH Kāneʻohe Bay Air Show
- Oahu Pentathlon 2025
- Prescription: Murder
- Spirit Expo
- The SpongeBob Musical
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
Sun 10 August 2025
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Floatia Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Hawaii Polo Club: Polo Sunday Match
- MCBH Kāneʻohe Bay Air Show
- Prescription: Murder
- Spirit Expo
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
Tue 12 August 2025
- A HOT Hawaiian Night: An Exclusive Shopping Event
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
Wed 13 August 2025
- Battle of the Bartenders—Round 1
- Don Ho’s Birthday
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Tropics Bar & Grill Summer Beer Dinner
Thu 14 August 2025
Fri 15 August 2025
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Floatopia Pool Party at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Goodwill Goes Glam! Sale
- Hawaiʻi Admission Day (Hawaiʻi Statehood Day)
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- Made in Hawaii Festival
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- PlumpJack Wine Pairing Dinner
- Taste Of Makaha Night Market
- Young the Giant – In The Open Tour
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Top August Experiences
Whale Watch Cruise
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Spot for humpback whales, turtles & dolphins
- Large vessel with indoor & outdoor viewing
- A naturalist provides informative commentary
- Bring snacks or purchase snacks onboard
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Deluxe Snorkel & Wildlife Cruise
- An ocean playground experience!
- Features a water slide & more
- Includes snacks & soda (no alcohol)
- Recommended for ages 3+
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Sat 16 August 2025
- Adult Swim: Y2K Glowdown Edition at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale - Dive’n’Movie Night: Trolls Band Together (PG)
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Goodwill Goes Glam! Sale
- Hula’s Swimsuit Afterparty
- Made in Hawaii Festival
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Haleʻiwa Town Market
- Summer of Smiski by Mākia Market
Sun 17 August 2025
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Hawaii Polo Club: Polo Sunday Match
- Keiki Fun Day at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Made in Hawaii Festival
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Spritz & Shop at Hideout at The Laylow
Mon 18 August 2025
Tue 19 August 2025
Wed 20 August 2025
- ALA Hawaiʻi Food Show
- Art Critique Night at The Manifest
- Battle of the Bartenders—Round 2
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
Thu 21 August 2025
Fri 22 August 2025
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- KCCN FM 100 Birthday Bash 35
- Kenzo Estate Owner’s Dinner at Quiora
- New Wave Night Market
- Olga Kern Plays Beethoven
- Tiki in Waikīkī
Sat 23 August 2025
- ARVO Preloved Market
- Battle of the Bao
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- Duke’s Keiki Kokua Surf Fest
- Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Waikīkī-Style
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Inaugural Waikīkī Film Awards
- KCCN FM 100 Birthday Bash 35
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Makalauna Celebration
- Svdden Death Presents: Turned Tides
- The Greenhouse Block Party
- Tiki in Waikīkī
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Stanford
Sun 24 August 2025
- Ado – The “Hibana” World Tour
- Floatia Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Hawaii Polo Club: Polo Sunday Match
- Hy’s Steak House Monthly Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Island State of Mind: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
- Keʻalohi International Piano Competition – Final Round
- R&B and RIBS – Honolulu
- The Ultimate Gold Coast Tea Party
- Tiki in Waikīkī
Tue 26 August 2025
Wed 27 August 2025
- Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Battle of the Bartenders—GRAND FINALE
Thu 28 August 2025
Fri 29 August 2025
- Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic
- Kids Foam Party at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Pacific Skies Concert at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
Sat 30 August 2025
- Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Buho Babes Drag Brunch
- Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
- Candlelight: Rings and Dragons at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
- Celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the End of WWII
- Eye Ball 2025: A Night In Paris
- Hawaiʻi Fest 2025
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- Hawaii’s Shop Local Pop-up
- Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic
- ʻOhana Gift Fair
- Okinawan Festival
- Pacific Skies Concert at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Night: Wicked
- Swim with the Princesses and Dive’n’Movie Matinee: Encanto (PG)
- The Ewa Carnival
- Tiki’s Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
- Waimea Valley: Summer Concert 3
Sun 31 August 2025
- Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Party – Okinawan Festival
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the End of WWII
- Hawaiʻi Fest 2025
- Hawaii Polo Club: Closing Day
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic
- Lei-Bor Day Party at The District
- Petting Zoo at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Poi Supper at ʻIolani Palace
- The Ewa Carnival
TBC August 2025
- 30th Annual Southwest Airlines Walk in the Country
- Honua Finals
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
INSIDE TIP: As August 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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