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 2027
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in August 2027.
Top August Tours
Various August 2027
- Blue Note Hawaii August Line-Up
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Obon Season Events in Oʻahu
- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) – World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise (Jun-Aug)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Shakespheare In Love The Play at Mānoa Valley Theatre (15 Jul-1 Aug)
Sun 1 August 2027
Mon 2 August 2027
Fri 6 August 2027
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks
- Hiroshima Observances
Sun 8 August 2027
- 29th Annual Na Wahine Festival
- Na Wahine Sprint Triathlon
- National SPAM® Musubi Day
Mon 9 August 2027
Thu 12 August 2027
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
Fri 13 August 2027
- Don Ho’s Birthday
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
Mon 15 August 2027
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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Fri 20 August 2027
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Admission Day (Hawaiʻi Statehood Day)
Mon 23 August 2027
Fri 27 August 2027
Mon 30 August 2027
TBC August 2027
- A Night in Old Havana at Vintage Books
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Card Show
- Aloha Friday Music in the Park
- Aloha Home Market
- Aloha Stadium Events
- Battle of the Bao
- Battle of the Bartenders at International Market Place
- Banana Fest Summer
- Best of Hawaii Makeke
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Daniel K. Akaka ALA Hawaii Food Show
- Dive’n’Movie at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest
- End of Summer Gift Fair
- End of Summer Spectacular at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Ewa Carnival
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Floatopia Drift at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival
- Hawaiʻi Family & Sports Expo
- Hawaiʻi Heart Walk
- Hawaiʻi International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- Hawaiʻi’s Shop Local Pop-Up
- Hawaiʻi’s Woodshow
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Waikīkī Style
- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival – Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
- Hānai ʻĀina Forest Restoration Day at Waimea Valley
- Heiva i Sea Life Park
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Events
- HoMA Nights
- Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Night Market
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
- Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show
- Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
- Island Neon Night at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Kahala Mall Events
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Kids’ Foam Party Friday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Kona Nui Nights
- Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
- Makalauna Celebration
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
- Mele After Hours at Bishop Museum
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondly”
- Mixology Month at International Market Place
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
- Nā Hula Festival
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Oʻahu Pentathlon
- Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market at Wai Kai
- PHAMily Fun Day: End of Summer
- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Summer Concert at Waimea Valley
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
- The Best of Hawaii’s Best Kitchens
- The Waimanalo Sunset Band at Waikīkī Beach Walk
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Community Center’s Waikiki Lights
- Waikīkī Makers Market
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi Events
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
- 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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