During a December visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as the Honolulu Marathon and Christmas festivities, including Honolulu City Lights.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in December 2025
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in December 2025.
Tours & Activities to Try This December
Trolley Tours
Hop aboard the Waikīkī Trolley to see Honolulu City Lights in festive style — complete with holiday music, twinkling displays and plenty of cheer as you cruise through the city’s sparkling sights.
Various December 2025
- Blue Note Hawaii December Line-Up
- Christmas Events in Oʻahu
- New Year’s Eve Events in Oʻahu
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Outlandish at Kumu Kahua Theatre (6 Nov-7 Dec)
- Piney Needlesmith & The Road Less Traveled at Diamond Head Theatre (21 Nov-7 Dec)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- The Eddie Big Wave Invitational (Dec-Mar)
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Mon 1 December 2025
- 2025 Cyber Monday Sales in Oʻahu
- Honolulu City Lights
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
Tue 2 December 2025
Wed 3 December 2025
Thu 4 December 2025
- AJ Rafael & Alyssa Our Little Christmas Tour
- CHICAGO – The Musical
- Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Crystal, Gem & Jewelry Show
Fri 5 December 2025
- CHICAGO – The Musical
- Christmas Night Market
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Crystal, Gem & Jewelry Show
Sat 6 December 2025
- Aliiolani Craft Fair
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Crystal, Gem & Jewelry Show
- CHICAGO – The Musical
- Santa Arrives on Canoe fronting the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort at 9am
- Super Saturday Hawaii
Sun 7 December 2025
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Home Market: Hana Hou Holiday Market
- CHICAGO – The Musical
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Crystal, Gem & Jewelry Show
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Mon 8 December 2025
Tue 9 December 2025
Wed 10 December 2025
Thu 11 December 2025
Fri 12 December 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Geminids Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- The Nutcracker 2025 by Ballet Hawaiʻi
Sat 13 December 2025
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Breakfast with Santa at Kani Ka Pila Grille (reservations required)
- Christmas Promotion at Salt Lake Shopping Center
- Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade
- Geminids Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Holiday 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kaimuki Holiday Craft Fair
- Kalākaua Merrie Mile
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
- The Nutcracker 2025 by Ballet Hawaiʻi
Sun 14 December 2025
- Aloha Home Market: Hana Hou Holiday Market
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Geminids Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Marathon & Start to Park 10K
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- The Nutcracker 2025 by Ballet Hawaiʻi
Mon 15 December 2025
Top December Experiences
Oʻahu Submarine Scooter
- Discover Oʻahu’s underwater world
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Ride an electric underwater scooter
- Spot marine life like sea turtles & tropical fish
- Max. wgt. 350lbs (150kg) & hgt. 6’8″ (203cm)
Honolulu Xtreme Parasail
- Enjoy aerial vistas of Oʻahu’s southern shore
- Parasail flights are tandem or triple (no single)
- Choose line length up to 1000ft (305m)
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Can purchase photos & GoPro footage
Tue 16 December 2025
Wed 17 December 2025
Thu 18 December 2025
- Fort Street Mall: Christmas Fair
- Hapa Holiday Extravaganza Featuring Natalie Ai Kamau’u
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2025
- Honolulu City Lights
Fri 19 December 2025
- Friday Night Tempo at Capitol Modern
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2025
- Honolulu City Lights
- Tool at the Blaisdell Arena
Sat 20 December 2025
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2025
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Home Alone in Concert
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
- Kalani Peʻa’s Hawaiian Christmas Show
- The Official Christmas Bar Crawl – Honolulu
Sun 21 December 2025
- Aloha Home Market: Hana Hou Holiday Market
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2025
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Home Alone in Concert
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
Mon 22 December 2025
Tue 23 December 2025
Wed 24 December 2025
Thu 25 December 2025
Fri 26 December 2025
Sat 27 December 2025
Sun 28 December 2025
Mon 29 December 2025
Tue 30 December 2025
Wed 31 December 2025
TBC December 2025
- Hawaiian Railway’s 2025 Holiday Express
- Honolulu SantaCon
- Island Crafters Market
- Kaimukī Christmas Parade
- Kapolei City Lights: Opening Night
- Kapolei City Lights
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
- McKinley Band & Orchestra Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
- The Very Merry Event at Kahala Mall
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- World Surf League: HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
INSIDE TIP: As December 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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