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 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in November 2026.
Top November Tours
Various November 2026
- Aloha Bricks ’26 (Lego Exhibition) at Bishop Museum (until 31 Dec)
- Blue Note Hawaii November Line-Up
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon (25 Nov-6 Dec)
- Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (20 Nov-6 Dec)
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Mānoa Valley Theatre (12-29 Nov)
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Thanksgiving Events in Oʻahu
- World Surf League: Sunset Pro (26 Oct-2 Nov)
- World Surf League: HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro (5-14 Nov)
Sun 1 November 2026
Mon 2 November 2026
Thu 5 November 2026
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival (Oʻahu)
Fri 6 November 2026
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival (Oʻahu)
Sat 7 November 2026
Sun 8 November 2026
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Godfrey at Hawaiʻi Theatre
- Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival (Oʻahu)
- Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
Mon 9 November 2026
Wed 11 November 2026
Fri 13 November 2026
Sat 14 November 2026
- Hawaii Market Expo
- November 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Royal Regatta honoring King David Kalākaua
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs North Dakota State
Sun 15 November 2026
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Hawaii Market Expo
- King Kalākaua Birthday at Waimea Valley
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
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
Mon 16 November 2026
- King Kalākauaʻs Birthday
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Thu 19 November 2026
Fri 20 November 2026
Sat 21 November 2026
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Lanikai Craft Fair
- Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
Sun 22 November 2026
Mon 23 November 2026
Wed 25 November 2026
Thu 26 November 2026
Fri 27 November 2026
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
- Waikiki Holiday Parade – Commemorating Pearl Harbor
Sat 28 November 2026
- Chinatown Shop Around
- Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiian Independence Day)
- Lā Kū‘oko‘a at Waimea Valley
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
- Keep it Kaimukī Saturday
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- PHAMily Fun Day: Santa at the Hangar
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs Sacramento State
Sun 29 November 2026
- Aloha Home Market in Kailua
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
Mon 30 November 2026
- 2026 Cyber Monday Sales in Oʻahu
- Broadway in Hawaiʻi: The Book of Mormon
- Waikīkī Makers Market
TBC November 2026
- 2026 Taste of Korea in Honolulu
- 5th Fall Festival at Kuilima Farm
- Aloha Animal Sanctuary Fall Festival
- Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair
- Aloun Farms Pumpkin Fall Festival
- ANA ʻAha Mele Evening Concert
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Black Friday Festival 2026
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Chamber Music Hawaiʻi Events
- Coin Show Expo
- 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 Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
- 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 2026
- 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
- Leeward CC’s Discovery Fair
- Māʻona Market
- Magic Show with Matthew Singer
- 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
- 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
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
- Vintage Night Market
- Wahiawa Veteran’s Day Celebration
- Waikīkī Shell Events
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center

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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