Keiki Noon Year’s Eve Party | 12:00PM | Discovery Center Hawaiʻi
Kids get their own New Year countdown with music, costumes, and a balloon drop right at noon at Hawaiʻi’s only daytime NYE bash for keiki. countdown early

Kapono’s New Year’s Eve Celebration | 5:00PM & 8:00PM | Kapono’s at The Lounge, Hawaiʻi Kai
The debut night at Kapono’s pairs curated dinner shows and waterfront cocktails before opening into a late night all-access party across three spaces. be first in

Gatsby New Year’s Eve Gala | 6:00PM | The Gatsby
Dress to dazzle for a champagne fueled night of live music, luxe DJ sets, VIP rooms, and a roaring twenties style midnight toast. check itt

Dancin’ Through the Decades NYE | 7:00PM | B-Side Lounge, Ward
Send off both 2025 and the legendary B-Side building with wall-to-wall old skool hits from the 70s through 2K, free parking, and a midnight champagne toast. dance

Bye Bye 25 NYE Party | 8:00PM | ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī
DJ Compose and DJ Mau power a stylish countdown complete with champagne, a 360° photo booth, and a virtual ball drop centered on ʻAlohilani’s Light Monument. drop the ball

DRIP: A New Year’s Eve Celebration | 9:00PM | The Laylow Waikīkī
Ring in the new year on Hideout’s open-air lanai with DJ J.Esco, passed bites, party favors, and champagne at midnight with VIP tables available. dress to drip

Nālea Terrace New Year’s Eve Rooftop Party | 10:00PM–12:30AM | Hyatt Regency Waikīkī
Celebrate 2026 from Nālea Terrace with rooftop ocean views, live Hawaiian music, comedy by Pashyn Santos, hula, fire knife dancing, three included drinks, and a fireworks countdown over Waikīkī Beach. toast at midnight

1st Sunrise Sound Bath | 6AM | Magic Island
Kaori leads a four artist sound healing ceremony with Káimi, WayneBow, and vibraphone virtuoso Mika, syncing gongs and crystal bowls to the very first sunrise of the year for a deeply intentional reset. sound bathe into 2026

Bosetti 1st Sunrise 10K | 7AM | Kalama Valley Park, Hawaii Kai
This New Year’s Day 10K fires off minutes before sunrise, sending runners through Hawaii Kai’s hills as the sun breaks over the course at 7:09AM. run at sunrise

Woes Day Parade & Fun Run | 8AM | Lanikai
Lanikai’s iconic New Year’s morning tradition stacks a loop fun run, a wildly decorated neighborhood parade, and a $5 community breakfast under this year’s USA 250 theme. more runningg

Iam Tongi Live | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note Hawaii
American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi brings his Kahuku born island soul to an intimate night of reggae roots, country heart, and feel good vocals that feel right at home in Honolulu. 6:30PM & 9PM

What the Truck?! Waikele | 4PM | Waikele Shopping Center
This West Oahu food truck heavyweight rolls in with 60 plus vendors slinging everything from poke and poi mochi to BBQ and palusami, plus live music by Ricky Ricardo and Nick Sierra. hunt 4 grinds

First Friday Honolulu | 5PM | Downtown Honolulu
Chinatown turns into a walkable art party with gallery openings, free entertainment, pop ups, and an easy transition into late night drinks at some of downtown’s most popular bars. roam chinatown

Capitol Modern First Friday New Year Celebration | 5PM | Capitol Modern
Ring in 2026 with live sets from Party Foul and DJ720, Art plus Flea vendors, pop up artists, and gallery hopping inside the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. start the year loud

Iam Tongi Live | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note
American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi brings his Kahuku rooted island soul to Waikiki, blending reggae warmth, country storytelling, and gospel tinged vocals shaped by generations of Pacific music. 6:30PM & 9PM

Yoga Classes | 10AM | Waikiki
A chill morning yoga session focused on flexibility, balance, and mental reset for anyone looking to stretch it out and breathe a little easier for just five bucks. find zen

Make a Lauhala Bracelet with Leialoha Mahuka | 10:30AM | Waikiki
Cultural practitioner Leialoha Mahuka guides you through weaving your own lauhala bracelet using materials she personally harvests and prepares, making this a hands on Hawaiian culture experience you can wear home. weave something special

Mat Pilates | 11:30AM | Waikiki
This mat based Pilates class builds core strength, flexibility, and posture with mindful movement that works your whole body without machines and costs less than lunch. feel the burn

First Saturday at Ward | 1PM | Ward Village
First Saturday pops off at Kō‘ula Shops with free cotton candy from Aloha Sweet and kid friendly specials from Kids City Hawaii while supplies last. sugar rush time

Village Night Market | 5PM | Pearlridge
Central Oahu’s foodie favorite lights up Saturday nights with trending local eats, live music, cocktails, and an open air beer garden that’s family and pet friendly. grab some grinds

Lokahi Kailua Market | 9AM | Kailua
Kailua’s Sunday market brings food, handcrafted goods, live music, and free keiki activities together in one community centered morning that’s perfect for local shopping and tasty bites. sunday stroll

Ka Lei Hula Free Weekly Hula Classes | 9AM | Waikiki
Learn traditional Hawaiian dance from experienced kumu hula in these free weekly classes that blend culture, rhythm, and fun for keiki and adults alike. try hula