During a November visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as the Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, the Oʻahu Festival street party and Thanksgiving Day.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in November 2025
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in November 2025.
Tours & Activities to Try This November
Various November 2025
- Blue Note Hawaii November Line-Up
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre (14-23 Nov)
- 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
- Thanksgiving Events in Oʻahu
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival (27 Sep-9 Nov)
Sat 1 November 2025
- A Night with Cody Jinks & Ward Davis
- Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival: Hawaiian Airlines Presents Decanted
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Hawaiʻi International Dance Expo
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Hawaiʻi Kai Market
- Pupus & Brews Festival
- Taste of Waipahu
Sun 2 November 2025
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Direct From Broadway: Sutton Foster
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival: MatCHA Chai Brunch
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival: Washoku to the World
- Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- Hawaiʻi International Dance Expo
- Hawaiʻi Kai Mile 2025
- Steel Guitar Sundays at Hula Grill Waikiki
- Sutton Foster – Direct from Broadway
Mon 3 November 2025
Fri 7 November 2025
- Aloha Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE Aloha)
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – CSUN vs. Hawai’i
Sat 8 November 2025
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center Market
- November 2025 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Oʻahu Festival on Kalākaua Avenue from 4-10pm
- Stop ‘n Shop at Kaimuki High School
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. San Diego State
Sun 9 November 2025
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – CSU Bakersfield vs. Hawai’i
Tue 11 November 2025
Fri 14 November 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Coin Show Expo
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Koʻolau Night Market
Sat 15 November 2025
- Coin Show Expo
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Kilohana Holiday Craft Fair
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Haleʻiwa Town Market
Top November Experiences
Mauka Warriors Luau
- Lūʻau dinner & show
- Explores Polynesia’s history of wars & warriors
- Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Hawaiʻi food buffet
- Add-on transport from Waikīkī available
Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
- Learn about Hawaiʻi’s culinary heritage
- Walking tour featuring non-touristy food spots
- Visit fresh markets, fruit shops & local eateries
- Waikīkī pick-up & drop-off available
Sun 16 November 2025
Wed 19 November 2025
Thu 20 November 2025
Fri 21 November 2025
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – UC San Diego vs. Hawai’i
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 22 November 2025
- Bow & Breath with Galliard Strings & Spring Wind Quintet
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre
- Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Long Beach State vs. Hawai’i
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
Sun 23 November 2025
- Dancing in the Diaspora at Kennedy Theatre
- Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
Wed 27 November 2025
Thu 28 November 2025
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Holiday Gift Fair Black Friday Weekend
- Josh Johnson – The Flowers Tour
- Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiian Independence Day)
- Waikiki Holiday Parade – Commemorating Pearl Harbor
Sat 29 November 2025
- Holiday Gift Fair Black Friday Weekend
- Honolulu City Lights Opening Night
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
- Keep It Kaimukī Saturday
- Small Business Saturday Market @ Ala Moana Center
- The Clairvoyants – 2025
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Wyoming
Sun 30 November 2025
- Aloha Home Market: Give Thanks Market
- Honolulu City Lights
- Holiday Gift Fair Black Friday Weekend
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
- Keep It Kaimuki (KIK) Saturday
TBC November 2025
- Fall Festival at Kuilima Farm
- Island Craft Fairs
- Kimchi Day Festival
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
- Rainbow Invitational Marching Band Festival
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
- World Surf League: HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
- World Surf League: The Sunset Pro
INSIDE TIP: As November 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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