Create Calm: Ornament Edition | 10AM | Hawaii Kai
A chill crafting session where your ornament gets a glow up and your holiday stress gets a time out. make it mellow

Mele Market Night Market | 5PM | Aiea
Over 100 vendors and a full Kamehameha alumni pavilion takeover turn Pearlridge into a festive maze of gifts, music, and trolley shuttling joy. shop da magic

Santa Photos and Performances | 5PM | Royal Hawaiian
Free Santa pics, peppermint cookies, and weekly performances make this Waikiki stop a holiday win for every ʻohana with a sweet tooth and a camera roll to fill.
snap with Mr. Claus

Holiday Party and Whiskey Tasting | 6PM | Kakaako
A spirited Rotary crowd pairs heavy pupu with a guided whiskey lineup that could make even Santa reconsider his route, all to boost community service projects across Hawaii. holiday sip

Frank Sinatra Birthday Celebration | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note Hawaii
Mike Lewis and his Big Band revive Sinatra’s swagger with a brass filled tribute that channels 110 years of Ol Blue Eyes charm through arrangements worthy of Count Basie himself. 6:30PM & 9PM

The Silver Foxes Holiday Show | 9:30AM | Waikiki
A troupe of powerhouse seniors delivers showtunes, nostalgia, and big grins in a performance that proves joy ages like fine wine. shake it

Weekly Traditional Poi Making Workshop | 10AM | Kaneohe
Hawaii’s longest running poi workshop shows you how to turn kalo into the real deal the same way ancestors did long before Costco sold bags of it. pound dat kalo

Kailua Town Holiday Sip + Shop | 4PM | Kailua
Sip your way through Kailua Town while supporting local makers at a festive market that fuels both holiday cheer and the Shop Small Hawaii mission. shop small wins

After Hours: Moananuiākea Film Screening | 5PM | Aloha Tower
This ocean minded screening spotlights the historic Mālama Honua voyage and the navigators who crossed thousands of miles using stars instead of GPS. watch

Hala Prep | 5PM | Ward
Learn the traditional hala process central to weaving culture while your hands get a workout worthy of a crafting championship. prep it good

Merry Christmas To You | 6:30PM | Blue Note
Henry Kapono and an all star band rework Christmas classics with island flair, powerhouse vocals, and the kind of musicianship that makes Santa consider staying in Waikiki. Chee Kaponoz

Rich Brian: Where Is My Head Tour | 8PM | Republik
The 120M view phenom behind Dat $tick returns with a headlining set that blends sharp bars, global swagger, and the energy that put Indonesia on the rap map. rap

Okage Sama De: I Am What I Am Because of You | 9AM | Waikiki
This guided cultural tour traces the journey of Japanese immigration in Hawaii as Merle O’Neill connects history, identity, and community with the clarity of someone who has told this story a thousand times and still loves it. deets

After Hours at Bishop Museum | 5PM | Bishop Museum
An evening of planetarium shows, keiki crafts, and Hawaiian Hall tours turns Bishop’s Great Lawn into a choose your own adventure night for families, stargazers, and museum wanderers. pau hana

Paula Fuga: Home for the Holidays | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note
Paula Fuga fills the Blue Note with soulful vocals, island warmth, and festive magic in a holiday show that feels like coming home. 6:30PM & 9PM

DJ Mina at Secret Spot | 7PM | Secret Spot
Viral mixer DJ Mina brings a globe hopping set of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Miami Bass that proves why her transitions keep turning casual listeners into devoted fans. dance

Jazzed Holidaze | 7:30PM | Honolulu
Rich Crandall’s long running holiday jazz tradition returns with Bruce Hamada and Stacey Tangonan reshaping Christmas classics into swing heavy arrangements Santa would tap his foot to. for dem jazz lovers

Justin Bieber Night | 9PM | Republik
Stan Society revives every era of Bieber with singalongs, music videos, a swagger contest, and the crowning of the One Less Lonely Girl in a night engineered for maximum purple nostalgia. belieb again

The 12th Annual Very Merry Event | All Day | Kahala Mall
Dozens of nonprofits team up with Kahala Mall for a weekend of fundraising, deals, and community powered holiday cheer that turns every $5 ticket into a boost for local causes. shop for good

Kalakaua Merrie Mile | 7AM | Waikiki
Run or stroll a quick mile on Kalakaua Avenue in a race that attracts Olympians, world champions, keiki runners, and beach party loyalists. go ruuuuun

Hawaii Bonsai Association Showcase | 9AM | Koko Head Elementary
Watch masters turn tiny trees into living sculptures while you browse bonsai that look centuries old despite fitting in your palm. admire tiny trees

JCCH Craft and Collectibles Fair | 9AM | JCCH
Browse Japanese and Japanese inspired goods then watch live mochitsuki demonstrations by Konko Mission of Wahiawa. mochi time

A Very Merry Wonderful Christmas | 10AM | Salt Lake Shopping Center
Santa tea time, keiki hula, a giant snow globe, and a whimsical carriage create a storybook style holiday day in Salt Lake. perfect for dem keiki

Winter Chamber Music Recital | 4PM | Punahou
Punahou’s top young musicians perform Beethoven, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Hisaishi and more in an afternoon that feels like a student powered symphony sampler. hear the strings

Honolulu Chorale Winter Concert | 4PM | Lutheran Church of Honolulu
The Honolulu Chorale fills the sanctuary with gospel harmonies, holiday sing alongs, and guest performances by clarinetist Adam Ebert and violinist Mai Kawahara. listen

Christmas Festival: With A Touch of Disney Magic | 4PM | Waipahu Town Center
Waipahu turns into a mini magic kingdom with live music, dancing, crafters, treats, and costumed cheer for the whole neighborhood. feel the disney sparkle

Holiday Celebration | 5PM | South Shore Market
The courtyard lights up with a holiday themed light show, music, cocoa, and complimentary treats while supplies last. sip some cocoa

Honolulu Marathon | 5AM | Ala Moana
Thirty five thousand runners launch into 26.2 miles under fireworks in one of the world’s largest no cutoff time marathons that finishes with malasadas in Kapiolani Park.
run or walk many miles

Main St. Market Holiday Bash | 9AM | Castle High School
Over 100 vendors, giveaways, food trucks, and a rope drop style opening make this anniversary market feel like the farmer’s market version of Black Friday. browse the booths

Aloha Home Market | 9AM | Kailua
Kailua’s open air market fills the lot with food, art, housewares, and handcrafted gems that make holiday gifting dangerously easy. shop kailua made

Main St. Market Early Access | 9AM | Castle High School
Lucky winners get in an hour early for first dibs at the biggest Main St. Market of the year. sneak in early

Holiday Wreath Workshop | 3PM | Kailua
Craft your own wreath using everything from dried palms to mini disco balls while sipping and listening to Christmas tunes in The Garden at Boardroom. craft a wreath

Holiday Aerial Sound Journey | 3PM | Kailua
Crystal harps, sacred vocals, and aerial cocooning with Chandra Miars transform Studio 50 Arts into a floating sound bath unlike anything on Oahu. float in sound

A Gift of Song | 4PM | Kawaiahaʻo Church
The Sounds of Aloha fill the historic sanctuary with quartets, chorus features, and audience singing right across from Honolulu City Lights. sing along

The Music of Jimmy Cliff | 6:30PM | Blue Note
Keith Batlin and his band honor reggae greats from Jimmy Cliff to Lee Scratch Perry with a groove heavy tribute night in Waikiki. feel the riddim