During a December visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as the Honolulu Marathon and Christmas festivities, including Honolulu City Lights.

Oʻahu North Shore surfer.
Surfing on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Credit: Ryan Tishken

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.

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Top December Experiences

A submarine scooter in action underwater on Oʻahu.
Departs: Koko Marina Shopping Center
Duration: 2 Hours

Oʻahu Submarine Scooter

  • Discover Oʻahu’s underwater world
  • Ride an electric underwater scooter
  • Spot marine life like sea turtles & tropical fish
  • Max. wgt. 350lbs (150kg) & hgt. 6’8″ (203cm)
MORE INFO
A parasail above Waikīkī's coastline with a Diamond Head backdrop.
Departs: Kewalo Basin Harbor
Duration: 1 Hour

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)
  • Can purchase photos & GoPro footage
MORE INFO

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TBC December 2025

  • Aliʻiolani Craft Fair
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade
  • Hawaiian Railway’s 2025 Holiday Express
  • Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet
  • Honolulu City Lights
  • Honolulu SantaCon
  • Island Crafters Market
  • Kaimukī Christmas Parade
  • Kapolei City Lights
  • Kapolei City Lights: Opening Night
  • Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
  • McKinley Band & Orchestra Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
  • Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
  • Super Saturday Hawaii
  • 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.

Hosting an event on Oʻahu? We’d love to feature it! Please email your event details to events@waikikibeachstays.com, and we’ll gladly add it to our listings.

EVENTS CALENDAR

The Sony Open in Hawaii, a January event on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.JANA humpback whale in Hawaiʻi.FEBNagaoka Fireworks, the finale of the annual Honolulu Festival in Waikīkī.MARWaikiki SPAM JAM festival in Waikīkī.APRMaking lei in Hawaiʻi.MAYKing Kamehameha Day lei draping ceremony.JUNThe American flag on 4th of July in Hawaiʻi.JULThe Duke Kahanamoku Statue in central Waikīkī.AUGA Paʻu Rider in the Aloha Festivals Parade in Waikīkī.SEPUniversity of Hawaiʻi Women's Volleyball game.OCTHawaii Food & Wine Festival on Oʻahu.NOVOʻahu North Shore surfer.DEC

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