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 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in December 2026.
Top December Tours
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.
- Hawaiʻi Christmas Trolley Honolulu City Lights (available to book closer to the date)
New Year’s Eve Sunset Dinner Cruise
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an early evening dinner cruise off Honolulu and Waikīkī Beach, featuring a festive meal, live entertainment and glowing sunset views (no midnight countdown).
- Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis
Various December 2026
- A Timeless Princess: An Original Hawaiʻi Musical (16 Oct-15 Apr)
- Aloha Bricks ’26 (Lego Exhibition) at Bishop Museum (until 31 Dec)
- Blue Note Hawaii December Line-Up
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon (25 Nov-6 Dec)
- Christmas Events in Oʻahu
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (19 Nov-6 Dec)
- Hawai’i Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (30-31 Oct, 1 Nov & 18-20 Dec)
- Holiday Lights Tour 2026 (6-31 Dec)
- New Year’s Eve Events in Oʻahu
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Kapolei City Lights (28 Nov-3 Jan)
- Moʻolelo Studios: Christmas Spectacular 2026 (4-22 Dec)
- Peruse sandcastle displays at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
- Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave International
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice 2026 (1 Dec-3 Jan)
- World Surf League: HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
- World Surf League: Florence Pipe Pro
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
- View Ala Moana Center’s iconic Big Santa
Tue 1 December 2026
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Fort Street Mall Open Market
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Tree Lighting Ceremony & Toys for Keiki at OUTRIGGER
Wed 2 December 2026
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Holiday Brass: Chamber Music Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
Thu 3 December 2026
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kaimuki Christmas Parade
- Kapolei City Lights
- Merry Christmas to You With Henry Kapono
Fri 4 December 2026
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Fort Street Mall Open Market
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu City Lights
- Iration – Where It All Began Tour Special Guests: Kanaka Fyah & Twin Fin
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- Kapolei City Lights
- Wahiawa Town Santa Parade
- What the Truck?! – Waikele Center
Sat 5 December 2026
- A VeryMerryFest
- Aliʻiolani Craft Fair
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Coin Show Expo 2026
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- For Love of Country Gala
- Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Party
- Kaimukī Holiday Craft Fair
- Kapolei City Lights
- Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony/Parade
- Honolulu City Lights
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- Kaneohe Christmas Parade
- Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- Waianae Coast Rotary Community Christmas Parade
Sun 6 December 2026
- A VeryMerryFest
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Home Market in Kailua
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Coin Show Expo 2026
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Ho’okena for the Holidays
- Jingle Rock Run
- Kapolei City Lights
- Kaukau & Kars Toys 4 Tots
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Mānoa Community Christmas Parade
- NEVERENDING: Songs of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
- Pearl City Christmas Parade
- Santa Hat 5K & 1M Family Fun Run/Walk
- Street Bikers United-Toys For Tots Caravan
Mon 7 December 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Anniversary Parade
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Tue 8 December 2026
Wed 9 December 2026
Thu 10 December 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade
- Kapolei City Lights
- Debbie Gibson – Winterlicious
Fri 11 December 2026
- Fort Street Mall Open Market
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Haleʻiwa Town Christmas Parade
- Kama‘āina Christmas 2026
- Kapolei City Lights
- Nightmare Before Xmas
- Prince Lot Kapuāiwa’s Birthday
- Prince Lot Kapuāiwa Birthday at Waimea Valley
- Honolulu City Lights
- What the Truck?! – Leilehua High School
Sat 12 December 2026
- A Downtown Family Christmas Parade
- ʻAiea Christmas Parade & Family Fun Fair
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Breakfast with Santa at Kani Ka Pila Grille
- Christmas On The Avenue
- Dive’n’Movie featuring The Grinch
- Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
- Holiday 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kalākaua Merrie Mile
- Kapolei City Lights
- Mahalo I Kau Kumu Holiday Gift Fair & School Supply Drive for Teachers
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Santa & Friends Hawaiian Wonderland
- The Nutcracker by Ballet Hawaiʻi
- Totally Rad Vintage Fest
- Waimanalo Christmas Parade
Sun 13 December 2026
- Aloha Home Market in Kailua
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Honolulu Marathon & Start to Park 10K
- Island Crafters Market
- Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
- Kapolei City Lights
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
- The Nutcracker by Ballet Hawaiʻi
Mon 14 December 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Tue 15 December 2026
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
Wed 16 December 2026
Thu 17 December 2026
- Hānai ‘Āina Forest Restoration Day at Waimea Valley
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
- Kapolei City Lights
Fri 18 December 2026
- Cars & Coffee Hawaii After Dark – Holiday Edition!
- Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
- Fort Street Mall Open Market
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Hawai’i Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Honolulu City Lights
- Island Pulse at Captiol Modern
- Kapolei City Lights
- What the Truck?! – Waikele Center
Sat 19 December 2026
- A Perfect Circle
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Elf in Concert: Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Hawai’i Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Hawaiʻi Kai Ultra Run – Kalama Valley 2026
- HNL Card Fest
- PGB Aloha Run
- Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki’s Birthday
- Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Birthday at Waimea Valley
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Made With Aloha Gift Fair
- Moanalua Christmas Parade
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- The 5th Annual Kalani Peʻa Hawaiian Christmas Show
- Whitmore Christmas Village Parade
Sun 20 December 2026
- Aloha Home Market in Kailua
- Elf in Concert: Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Hawai’i Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Hawaiʻi Kai Ultra Run – Kalama Valley 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- HNL Card Fest
- Kapolei City Lights
- Made With Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Olomana Christmas Parade
Mon 21 December 2026
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Robert Cazimero’s Christmas Week Show!
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Tue 22 December 2026
- Fort Street Mall Open Market
- Hawaii Tiki Bowl 2026
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Robert Cazimero’s Christmas Week Show!
Wed 23 December 2026
Thu 24 December 2026
- 2026 Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl
- Charlie Brown Christmas
- Christmas Storytelling by the General Manager at Herb Kane Lounge
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Robert Cazimero’s Christmas Eve Show!
- Robert Cazimero’s Christmas Week Show!
Fri 25 December 2026
- Christmas Events in Oʻahu
- Charlie Brown Christmas
- Cookies & Hot Cocoa at Herb Kane Lounge
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
Sat 26 December 2026
- Dive’n’Movie featuring Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (PG)
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
Sun 27 December 2026
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas
Mon 28 December 2026
Tue 29 December 2026
Wed 30 December 2026
Thu 31 December 2026
- Dark Side of the Beach NYE
- Honolulu City Lights
- Kapolei City Lights
- PHAMily Fun Day: Kids New Year’s Zulu Time
- Tom Segura Live at the Blaisdell Concert Hall
- Waikīkī Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show
- WAR: New Year’s Celebration
- New Year’s Eve Events in Oʻahu
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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