Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks: A weekly fireworks display over Waikīkī Beach. Every Friday at 7:45 PM (subject to sunset). Location: Duke Kahanamoku Beach behind Hilton Hawaiian Village. Free to view.

Waikīkī Hula Show: Live Hawaiian hula performances with torch lighting. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Free to attend.

October 2025

Honolulu Pride 2025 - Parade: Saturday, October 18, starting at 3:00 PM Parade Route: Along Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival – Waikīkī Events: Culinary events with celebrity chefs and gourmet tastings. October 17–19, 2025, at venues including The Royal Hawaiian, Halekulani, and Waikīkī Beach Marriott. Tickets from $95 at hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

November 2025

Veterans Day Parade – Waikīkī: A patriotic procession honoring military service. November 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM along Kalākaua Avenue. Free.

Thanksgiving Weekend Concert (Tentative): Live Hawaiian music concert to celebrate the season. November 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave. Tickets from $40 via Ticketmaster.

December 2025

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night: Holiday kickoff with a parade and tree lighting. December 6, 2025, with the parade at 6:00 PM and tree lighting at 7:30 PM at Honolulu Hale, 530 S King St. Free.

Waikīkī Holiday Parade: Honoring Pearl Harbor survivors with bands and floats. December 12, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM along Kalākaua Avenue. Free.

Billabong Pipe Masters – Watch Parties: North Shore surf contest broadcast live in Waikīkī. December 8–20, 2025, with watch parties at Duke’s Waikīkī, Surfjack Hotel, and other surf cafés. Most contests begin around 8:00 AM. Free or drink minimum may apply.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Waikīkī Beach: A midnight fireworks celebration to welcome 2026. December 31, 2025. Best viewed from Queen’s Surf Beach, Fort DeRussy, or Hilton Lagoon. Free.