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Festivals, fireworks, parades, block parties, fairs, and more — the complete guide to public events on Oʻahu for residents and visitors alike.
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The biggest, most beloved public events on Oʻahu — plan your calendar around these.
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Festivals, block parties, carnivals, parades, fireworks shows, and street events across the island.
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Recurring free events you can count on every week — fireworks, hula shows, markets, and more.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks
Every Friday · 7:45 PM
A 10-minute show over Waikīkī Beach. Visible from Duke Kahanamoku Beach and even Ala Moana. Running since 1988.
FREE to Watch
Kūhiō Beach Hula Show
Tue, Thu & Sat · 6:30–7:30 PM
Live Hawaiian hula with torch lighting at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue.
FREE to Watch
Waikīkī Makers Market
Every Monday · Waikīkī
Local artisans, crafts, and makers. A great way to find unique handmade Hawaiian goods.
FREE Entry
WCC Farmers Market
Tuesdays & Fridays · 7–11:30 AM
Waikīkī Community Center market with local produce, fresh food, and small vendors. Also Mondays at 11 AM.
FREE Entry
First Friday Art Night — Chinatown
First Friday of Month · 5–9 PM
Galleries, street vendors, live music, and food trucks take over Chinatown’s historic arts district every first Friday.
FREE to Browse
Royal Hawaiian Band
Sundays & Fridays · Bandstand
The world’s only state-funded municipal band performs Hawaiian music at the Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand.
FREE
Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market
Every Thursday · Wai Kai
Gourmet food trucks, local produce, and artisan makers in the West Oʻahu Wai Kai community.
FREE Entry
Na Mele Ko Olina Concerts
Every Saturday · Koʻolina
Free live Hawaiian music concerts at the Marriott Koʻolina Beach Club lagoon.
FREE
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