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.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival on Oʻahu.
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival. Credit: @hifoodwinefest

Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in November 2026

Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in November 2026.

Various November 2026

Fri 6 November 2026

Sun 8 November 2026

Wed 11 November 2026

  • Veterans Day

Fri 13 November 2026

Sat 14 November 2026

Sun 15 November 2026


Top November Experiences

A Hawaiian warrior performing in the Mauka Warriors Luau.
Location: Hawaiʻi Country Club
Duration: 3.5 Hours

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
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Fresh fruit on display at a Honolulu Chinatown fruit market on the Hawaiʻi Food Tour.
Location: Honolulu's Chinatown
Duration: 2-3 Hours

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
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Mon 16 November 2026

  • King Kalākauaʻs Birthday

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Sun 29 November 2026

Mon 30 November 2026

  • 2026 Cyber Monday Sales in Oʻahu

TBC November 2026

  • 2026 Taste of Korea in Honolulu
  • 5th Fall Festival at Kuilima Farm
  • Aloha Animal Sanctuary Fall Festival
  • Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair
  • Aloha Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE Aloha)
  • Aloun Farms Pumpkin Fall Festival
  • ANA ʻAha Mele Evening Concert
  • Bishop Museum After Hours
  • Black Friday Festival 2025
  • Bloom Garden & Art Festival presented by the Honolulu Maker’s Market
  • Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
  • Chamber Music Hawaiʻi Events
  • Chinatown Shop Around
  • Coin Show Expo
  • Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
  • Day of the Dead at Hideout at the Laylow
  • Dia de Los Muertos III at Bishop Museum
  • Diamond Head Theatre
  • Friday Friday at Capitol Modern
  • First Saturday at Ward Village
  • Fort Street Mall: Holiday Fair
  • Give Thanks Mākeke
  • Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival
  • Hawaiʻi Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
  • Hawaiʻi International Dance Expo
  • Hawaiʻi Kai Mile 2026
  • Hawaiʻi’s Shop Local Pop-Up
  • Holiday Craft & Gift Fair at Koko Marina Center
  • Holiday Marketplace at Prince Waikīkī
  • HoMA Events
  • Honolulu City Lights
  • Honolulu Day of The Dead Bar Crawl – Dia De Muertos
  • Honolulu Maker’s Market
  • Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot
  • Honolulu Restaurant Week
  • Honolulu Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
  • Island Craft Fairs & Events
  • Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
  • Kaneohe Night Market
  • Kaiāulu Market
  • Kaiwiʻula Night Market
  • Kaneohe Night Market
  • Kalikimaka Ho‘omau: FREE Holiday Concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band
  • Kennedy Theatre
  • Kilohana Holiday Craft Fair
  • Kimchi Festival Hawaiʻi
  • Koko Marina Makers Market
  • Koʻolau Night Market
  • Kumu Kahua Theatre
  • Lanikai Craft Fair
  • Leeward CC’s Discovery Fair
  • Māʻona Market
  • Magic Show with Matthew Singer
  • Makahiki Festival
  • Mākia Market
  • Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
  • Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
  • Mānoa Valley Theatre
  • Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
  • Mele Makers Market
  • Mele’s Kalikimaka
  • Mele Kalikimaka Gift Fair​​
  • Mililani High School Holiday Food & Craft Fair
  • Mimosas & Marys Daytime Drag & Variety Show
  • November 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
  • Oʻahu Festival on Kalākaua Avenue from 4-10pm
  • Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market at Wai Kai
  • Out of the Blue Swim Fashion Show
  • Pāʻina On The Path by Hawaiʻi’s Finest
  • Pupus & Brews Festival
  • Rainbow Invitational Marching Band Festival
  • Robert Cazimero Aloha Show
  • Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
  • Shop Local. Shop Small. Shop Mom-Made!
  • Silent Disco at The Surfjack
  • Small Business Saturday Market
  • Steel Guitar Sundays at Hula Grill Waikiki
  • Taste of Aloha Night Market
  • Taste The Town Wahiawa: Market Day & Food Crawl
  • Taste of Waipahu
  • Thanksgiving With Anuhea
  • The Big Chill at The Surfjack
  • The Blessed Friday Market
  • The Hawaii Kai Mile (Fall)
  • The Mom Made Market
  • Trial of Fears Interactive Haunted House
  • University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football
  • University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
  • University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
  • Vintage Night Market
  • Wahiawa Veteran’s Day Celebration
  • Waikiki Makers Market
  • Waikīkī Shell Events
  • Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival
  • Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
  • What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
  • World Surf League: Sunset Pro
  • World Surf League: HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
  • You Are Here Hawaii (YAHH) Market

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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