PARADE/CARAVAN (times and events subject to change; start and end times may include temporary road closure set up; road reopening times are approximates) *Please see host event’s official website or social for updates!
Friday, November 29 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade [route: “United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to Kohou St.”]
Friday, November 29 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 7 p.m. – Kalihi Business Association Christmas Parade [route: “Kalihi Union Church, to N. King St., to Palama St., to N. School St., to Kamehameha Shopping Center.”]
Friday, November 29 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 9:30 p.m. – Waikiki Holiday Parade [route: “Saratoga Rd/Kalakaua Avenue to Kalakaua Ave, to Monsarrat Ave., to Queen Kapiolani Park.”]
Saturday, November 30 from 9 a.m – approximately 12 p.m. – Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade [route: “Kamiloiki Park, to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Koko Marina Shopping Center”]
Saturday, November 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (approximate) – Kapolei City Lights [route: “Fort Barrette/Kapolei Parkway, west on Kapolei Parkway (mauka side), to end at Kealakapu St. One (1) lane will be contraflowed on Kapolei Parkway for west bound traffic from Ft Barrette to Kunehi St”.]
Sunday, December 1 from 10:30 a.m. roads close; 12:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Street Bikers United-Toys For Tots Caravan [route: “Magic Island, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Waikiki Shell Lots 3 and 4”]
Sunday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. roads close; 6:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Pearl City Christmas Parade [route: “Momilani Elementary School, to Hookiekie St., to Hoomoana St., to Hoolaulea St., to end at Pearl City Shopping Center.”]
Sunday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. roads close; 6:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Manoa Community Christmas Parade [route: “Noelani School., to Woodlawn Dr, to Kolowalu St., to East Manoa Rd., to Lowrey Ave., to Manoa Rd., to Manoa Park”]
Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. roads close; 8:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Kaimuki Christmas Parade [route: “St. Louis HS/Chaminade University grounds, to Waialae Ave., to Koko Head Ave., to end at Municipal Parking Lot. Parade will be on makai half of Waialae Ave., mauka half to be contraflowed from 3rd Ave to Koko Head Ave.”]
Friday, December 6 from 5:30 p.m. roads close; 8:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Wahiawa Town Santa Parade [route: “Ka’ala Elementary School, to California Ave., and end at Fred Wright Park.”]
Saturday, December 7 from 5:30 a.m. roads close; 8:30 a.m. reopen (approximate) – Annual Kalakaua Merrie Mile Run (Honolulu Marathon Association) [route: “Monsarrat Ave., eastbound, to Kalakaua Ave., u-turn fronting Hyatt Regency, to Kalakaua Ave. to Queen’s Beach”]
Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m. roads close; 11:00 a.m. reopen (approximate) – Mililani Holiday Parade [route: “Mililani High School, to Kipapa Dr., to Moenamanu St., to Kipapa Dr., to Meheula Pkwy., to Lanikuhana Ave., to Mililani Town Center, to Mililani Town Center.”]
Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. roads close; 12:30 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Kaneohe Christmas Parade [route: “Windward Mall at Haiku Rd., to Kamehameha Hwy., to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to Castle High School”.]
Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. roads close; reopen 11:00 p.m. (approximate) – The Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Block Party [closure: Punchbowl St. from Beretania St. to S. King St.]
Sunday, December 8 from 2:30 a.m. roads close; 4:00 p.m. reopen (approximate) – Honolulu Marathon [route: Ala Moana Blvd., near Queen St., to Ala Moana Blvd., ewa bound, to Nuuanu Ave., to King St., to Kapiolani Blvd., to Piikoi St., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Hd. Rd., to 18th Ave., to Kilauea Ave., to Waialae Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Keahole St. to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealaolu Ave., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., end at Honolulu Marathon finish/Kapiolani Bandstand. Roadways closed: 1)H1 Freeway closed at Waialae Ave. off ramp to Aina Koa Ave., 2)Kalanianaole Hwy., makai half closed for runners, between Aina Koa Ave. & Kawaihae St., mauka half converted to contra flow, 3)Kalanianaole Hwy., all lanes closed, between Kawaihae St. & Keahole St.]
Thursday, December 12 from 6:30 p.m. roads close; reopen 7:30 p.m. (approximate) – Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade [route: “Kuhio Elementary School, to King St., to Beretania St., to end at Isenberg St., fronting the Old Stadium Park”]
Friday, December 13 from 5:30 p.m. roads close; reopen 9:00 p.m. (approximate) – Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade [route: “Weed Circle, to Kamehameha Hwy., thru Haleiwa Town, to Haleiwa Beach Park”]
Saturday, December 14 from 8:00 a.m. roads close; reopen 10:30 a.m. (approximate) – Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade [route: “Pearlridge Elem School Parking lot , to Moanalua Rd., to Kaamilo St., to Ulune St., to Halewiliko St., to end at Aiea Library on Halewiliko St.”]
Saturday, December 14 from 8:00 a.m. roads close; reopen 11:30 a.m. (approximate) – Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade [route: “Campbell High School Parking Lot, to North Rd., to Ft. Weaver Rd., to Kuhina St., to Hanakahi St., to North Rd., to Campbell High School Parking Lot”]
Saturday, December 14 from 8:45 a.m. roads close; reopen 11:30 a.m. (approximate) – Waimanalo Christmas Parade [route: “Kumuhau St./Humunuiki St., to Humunuiki St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Waimanalo Beach Park”]
Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. roads close; reopen 11:30 a.m. – Waianae Coast Christmas Parade [route: “Waianae Boat Harbor, to Farrington Hwy., to end at Waianae Mall”]
Saturday, December 14 from 7:00 p.m. road close; reopen 8:30 p.m. – Moanalua Christmas Parade [route: “Moanalua High School parking lot, to Ala Ilima St., to Likini St., to Ala Napuunani St., , to Moanalua High School parking lot”]
Sunday, December 15 from 9:00 a.m. roads close; reopen 11:00 a.m. – Waipahu Christmas Parade [route: “Waikele Community Park, to Lumiana St., to Managers Dr., to Malakeke St., to Waipahu St., to Honowai St., to Aiki St., to Kupuna Lp, and to Kunia Park and Ride”]
Sunday, December 15 from 2:00 p.m. roads close; reopen 3:30 p.m. – Olomana Christmas Parade [route: “Maunawili Elementary School, to Ulupii St., to Ulupuni St., to Uluohao St., to Uluhala St., to Ulupuni St., to Ulukou St., to Maunawili Elem School.”]
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SANTA SIGHTINGS | PHOTOS WITH SANTA *Please see venue or event’s official website or social for updates; times, dates subject to change
Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24 at Ala Moana Center – “Santa’s Surf Shack” (Photos with Santa; Pet Photos With Santa) – *reservations encouraged
Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, December 29 at Ka Makana Ali’i – “Santa Photos” – *reservations encouraged
Wednesday, November 27 at Royal Hawaiian Center – “Holiday Kick Off Show and Aloha Santa Arrival” – begins at 5 p.m. – “…live music from local musicians, hula performances, and our Aloha Santa himself lighting the holiday tree. Festivities start with a special performance by Storybook Entertainment, featuring holiday characters with a Hawaiian twist, followed by the Arrival of Aloha Santa…Keiki Hula and Hawaiian entertainment. After the tree lighting, guests will have the chance to take a free photo with Aloha Santa!”
Wednesday, November 27 to Saturday, December 21 at Royal Hawaiian Center – “Free Photos with Aloha Santa” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Wednesdays and Saturdays “…Santa Photos from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm beginning Wednesday, November 27, through Saturday, December 21. ʻOhana and their keiki will also enjoy a complimentary sweet snack of delicious peppermint cookies from Honolulu Cookie Company.”
“*We will be limiting one print photo per family. Each family will receive a digital copy of the photo to keep and share. **Please note that Santa will promptly leave the property at 7:30 PM, lines for photos may stop prior to 7 PM. Plan accordingly.”
Friday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 24 at International Market Place – “Photos With Santa”
Saturdays, from November 30 to Saturday, December 21 at Town Center of Mililani – Center Court – “Selfies With Santa!”
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BLOCK PARTY | FAMILY EVENT | LIVE MUSIC | SHOPPING *Please see venue or event’s official website or social for updates! Cost, reservations information at respective event’s website or social…
Holiday Offers at Ewa Town Center – November 1 to December 31
Holiday Offers at Mililani Shopping Center – November 1 to December 31
Twas the Light Before Christmas at Hawaii Convention Center (an immersive experience) – Friday, November 22 to Tuesday, December 31
Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Festival 2024 at the Hawaii Convention Center – Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24
White Christmas at Diamond Head Theatre – Friday, November 22 to Sunday, December 15
Weekly Holiday Performances at Royal Hawaiian Center – Wednesday, November 27 to Saturday, December 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Royal Grove – “Enjoy our weekly Holiday performance every Wednesday and Saturday at 5:00 pm”
35th Annual Islandwide Christmas Crafts and Food Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall – Friday, November 29, Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1. 200+ vendors, live entertainment, giveaways throughout the day(s!), a Hawaiian Santa Claus, keiki activities. Going to Jo Koy that weekend? Your ticket to his concert will gain you Free Entry to the Islandwide Christmas Crafts and Food Expo! (see website for info)
Gift of Mele at International Market Place – Friday, November 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – A free Christmas concert starring Kimie Miner and Friends on Level 1, Queen’s Court
Jingle All the Way to Koko Marina Center – Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Hawaii Kai Christmas Parade (see “Parade/Caravan” tab); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Christmas Carnival Celebration at Koko Marina Center Courtyard
2024 Holiday Performances at Kahala Mall – Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, December 22 – Center Stage (various performers and performances)
Kapolei City Lights Ho’olaulea – November 30 from 12 p.m. noon to 11:00 p.m. – Roads affected for block party: “Uluohia St. from Kamaaha Ave. to Haumea St., Kamaaha Ave. from Alohikea St. to Uluohia St., and Ala Kahawai from Uluohia St. to Alohikea St.” – free admission, open to the public
Celebrate the Season in Kailua Town (Center) – Sunday, December 1 to Sunday, December 15 – Time sensitive events: “Pet Selfie stations in open air areas around the Center (December 1 – December 15); Free Trolley Ride to Adventist Tree Lighting (December 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.); Christmas Caroling Sing-Along (December 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.)”
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Block Party – Saturday, December 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Roads affected for block party: “Punchbowl St. from Beretania St. to S. King St.” – free admission, open to the public
Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony/Parade (in conjunction with Honolulu Public Workers Electric Light Parade aka Honolulu City Lights) – Saturday, December 7 at Honolulu Hale “Aala Park to King St., eastbound on King St., to end in closed off portion of King St., between Punchbowl & South Sts. Lanes will be closed from 5 pm” – free admission, open to the public
How the Grinch Stole Christmas with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra at Hawaii Theatre – Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. – “HSO brings to life the beloved classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Watch Cindy Lou Who on the big screen as she takes matters into her own hands to show the Grinch the true meaning of Christmas. The orchestra will perform live to the film score by the late, great composer James Horne”
The 2024 Very Merry Event at Kahala Mall – Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15 – “…the 11th Annual Very Merry Event – 3-DAYS of mall-wide holiday shopping with exclusive discounts for ticket holders only! Local non-profit, community groups, schools, and sports teams sold $5 VME tickets to their supporters! 100% of the proceeds directly benefits their organization.”
Christmas on the Avenue – Saturday, December 14 from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. on “Nanakuli Ave. between Mano Ave and Pililaau Ave.” – free admission, open to the public
Christmas with the Makaha Sons at Hawaii Theatre – Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall – Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15
The Nutcracker at the Blaisdell Concert Hall – Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Sacred Hearts Academy Presents the Nutcracker at Hawaii Theatre – Sunday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Santa’s Coming to Wai Kai Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market – Thursday, December 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “…Celebrate the holiday season with this special edition of the weekly Farmers Market! Take part in the festivities including pictures with Santa, the Candy Cane Craft Walk, face painting and an ugly Christmas attire contest at 6:30pm.”
Hawaii Holiday Craft Fair at Blaisdell Exhibition Hawaii – Friday, December 20 to Sunday, December 22
Don McLean’s A Starry, Starry Night at Hawaii Theatre – Friday, December 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Aloha Region Holiday Classic at Hawaii Convention Center – Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 – “…This festive event will bring together volleyball enthusiasts for two days of thrilling matches and holiday-themed fun. Players of all ages and skill levels will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and celebrate the season in a vibrant, competitive atmosphere.”
Kalani Pea’s Hawaiian Christmas Show at Hawaii Theatre – Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Please email submissions and corrections to [email protected]
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