Kaiwiʻula Night Market x Dino Night | 5PM | Bishop Museum
Life size dinosaurs, a planetarium T. Rex show every 30 minutes, meet and greets with Moʻonui the juvenile T rex, plus ʻono eats and local vendors pack this family friendly museum takeover. go full jurassic

Dumpling Fest Honolulu | 5:30PM | Honolulu
A self guided tasting tour featuring dumplings from Chinese soup dumplings to Nepalese momos across multiple Honolulu restaurants, all included with one ticket. eat dumplings

Stephen Inglis Live | 8PM | Royal Hawaiian
Honolulu born slack key master Stephen Inglis, a three time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award honoree and Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award recipient, blends traditional Hawaiian guitar with rock roots shaped by collaborations with Dennis Kamakahi and Grateful Dead
drummer Bill Kreutzmann. listen

Third Thursday Jazz & Poetry Night | 7PM | Kaimukī
A free monthly open mic where live jazz flows all evening and poets take the mic between sets, with seating first come first served and the cafe open until 9PM. speaketh

The Crafted Comedy Forum | 7:30PM | Aloha Beer
Stand up sets turn into a live comedy podcast as comedians riff on audience topics and current events, all inside a brewery with $10 presale tickets and doors at 6:30PM. laugh responsibly

Hapa Holiday Extravaganza | 7:30PM | Blaisdell
HapaSymphony’s island style holiday tradition features Natalie Āi Kamauʻu, festive sing alongs, and seasonal favorites led by Music Director Dane Lam. listen

Latin Club Night: Salsamor | 8PM | District
Free dance lessons kick off an all night mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, and reggaeton, with no cover and the floor open until 1AM. shake some hips

Santa Claus Story Time | 12PM | Liliha Library
Santa hosts a 30 minute holiday story session, photo ops with keiki using your own camera, and small gifts while supplies last at this free family event. read with santa

Island Pulse | 5PM | Capitol Modern
Chante, Trishnālei, and Leslie Bimwala bring live music to the Sculpture Garden alongside a larger than usual Art + Flea market hosted by Miss Lulu and open to all ages. pulse check

Aloha Friday Holiday Music Series | 5PM | Ward Village
Tiara Gomes and Kalaʻe Camarillo perform live holiday sets paired with a festive light show in the South Shore Market courtyard. holiday harmonies

’Twas the Night Before Christmas | 7PM | Pearl City
Drill Team Hawaii presents its full holiday production with intermission, blending precision performance and seasonal storytelling. watch dancers

Art & Soul Series: Collage Workshop | 7:30PM | Waikiki
A relaxed, judgment free collage workshop using mixed media to create an 8x10 canvas to take home, with all materials included and BYOB encouraged. cut paste repeat

Live at Lewers: Antonia Bennett | 8PM & 10PM | Waikiki
Jazz vocalist Antonia Bennett, daughter of Tony Bennett, joins pianist Todd Hunter for two nightly sets at Halekulani, blending Great American Songbook classics with modern jazz flair. sip some jazz

Kids Entrepreneur Holiday Market | 8AM | Aiea
Young creators sell crafts, art, and games alongside local farmers and food booths, turning this holiday market into a hands-on lesson in kid powered hustle. support small humans

Holidays With the Animals | 9AM | Honolulu Zoo
Watch giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and more unwrap star themed enrichment every 15 minutes, plus Santa photos and keiki activities included with zoo admission. go 2 ze zoo

Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange | 10AM | Hawaii Kai
Swap seedlings, seeds, succulents, and pots with fellow green thumbs at this monthly plant exchange hosted alongside the 808 Craft & Gift Fair. trade your greens

Great Gingerbread Gobble Showdown | 12PM | WetnWild
Register on site for a chance to compete in a seven minute gingerbread cookie eating contest where only ten brave stomachs make the cut. crumbs everywhere

What The Truck?! | 4PM | Mililani
More than 30 food trucks and pop ups serve everything from poke to waffle dogs at this free, family and pet friendly YMCA gathering with live music by the Tradewinds. eat the block

Wooli Live | 5PM | WetnWild
Bass heavyweight Wooli brings melodic builds and earth rattling drops to the waterpark stage with tracks backed by millions of global streams. drop the bass

Holiday Spectacular Concert | 6PM | Kaneohe
The Hawaii Symphonic Band performs a free public Christmas concert packed with classic holiday favorites at Windward Mall. brass the halls

Surfjack’s Silent Disco | 6PM | Waikiki
DJ 2SWIFT spins 70s and 80s classics through wireless headphones for a dance party where only the crowd knows how loud it really is. boogie quietly

Santa Live at Hawaii Kai Night Market | 6PM | Hawaii Kai
Santa broadcasts the Nice List live on the big screen, calling out keiki by name using parent submitted shout outs for maximum holiday disbelief. believe again

Kalani Peʻa Hawaiian Christmas | 7PM | Hawaii Theatre
Four time GRAMMY winner Kalani Peʻa returns with his annual Hawaiian Christmas concert featuring hula, choir, and special guests celebrating the season in true aloha style. check itt

Home Alone In Concert | 7:30PM | Blaisdell
John Williams’ iconic score is performed live by the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra while Kevin McCallister defends his house on the big screen. defend the house

Kimié Miner Live | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note
GRAMMY nominated Native Hawaiian artist Kimié Miner brings her award winning songwriting, soulful vocals, and island rooted storytelling to Waikiki in an intimate set led by one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential modern music voices. 6:30PM & 9PM

Hana Hou Holiday Market | 9AM | Kailua
A curated morning market featuring locally made food, art, housewares, and handcrafted gifts with plenty of small makers to discover in one stroll. shop hana hou

Winter Solstice Keiki Celebration | 2PM | Waʻahila
A nature based gathering where keiki and families craft lanterns, share songs and stories, and honor the return of the light through hands on seasonal rituals. famiry time

Hanahou Makeke | 3PM | Kahala
Over 40 vendors and nonprofit partners come together for a holiday market where shopping local supports toy donations for keiki and community causes.
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Kalaʻe + Kalena Kalikimaka | 6PM | Blue Note
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning duo Kalaʻe and Kalena Parish return with festive favorites, original Christmas songs, and surprise guest appearances just days before the holidays. listen