Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu, in August 2025
Enjoy Honolulu events like the Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival, Korean Festival and Kanikapila Festival during an August visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
The following festivals and events are celebrated on Oʻahu during the month of August 2025.
Top Oʻahu Experiences to Book in August 2025:
- 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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Various August 2025
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Obon Season Events in Oʻahu
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Blue Note Hawaii August Line-Up
Fri 1 August 2025
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Haleʻiwa
- The SpongeBob Musical at Diamond Head Theatre
- Prescription: Murder with Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Sat 2 August 2025
Sun 3 August 2025
- Hawaii Polo Club Polo Sunday Match
- The SpongeBob Musical at Diamond Head Theatre
- Prescription: Murder with Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Wed 6 August 2025
Thu 7 August 2025
Fri 8 August 2025
- National SPAM® Musubi Day
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Prescription: Murder with Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Sat 9 August 2025
Sun 10 August 2025
- Hawaii Polo Club Polo Sunday Match
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Prescription: Murder with Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Wed 13 August 2025
- Don Ho’s Birthday
Fri 15 August 2025
Sat 16 August 2025
- Hawaiʻi Admission Day (Hawaiʻi Statehood Day)
- Made in Hawaii Festival
Sun 17 August 2025
Sun 24 August 2025
Sun 31 August 2025
TBC August 2025
- 28th American Logistics Association (ALA) Hawaii Food Show
- 48th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
- Adult Swim Night at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Card Show
- Annual Bar Czar Invitational at The Surfjack
- Annual Nā Hula Festival
- August 2025 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Battle of the Bartenders
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival
- Hana Hou Music Festival
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Waikiki-Style
- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
- Honolulu Surf Film Festival
- Kanikapila Festival Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 4-10pm
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Korean Festival
- Makalauna Celebration
- Makapuʻu Twilight Concert at Sea Life Park
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
- Mixology Month at International Market Place
- Mochi Fair
- Nashville Nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Summer Concert Series at Waimea Valley
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Night
- Taste of Kalihi Market
- Tiki in Waikiki 2025
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
- Waikīkī Artfest in Kapiʻolani Park
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- INSIDE TIP: As August approaches, expect additional event announcements. Remember to bookmark this page for updates. Note, some events may require advance ticket purchases.
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