Waikiki Holiday Activities

Beginning with a tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade on December 3rd, enjoy Hawaii’s very best holiday event with building-sized Christmas decorations at Honolulu Hale throughout December. Starting with an enormous Shaka-throwing Santa and even bigger Christmas tree, weave through the city’s hall of Christmas trees and oversized holiday decorations dotting the adjacent park.

Address: 530 S. King St.

Nothing says “island Christmas” quite like celebrating on the sea! Hawaii Kai’s annual boat parade is a beloved tradition for visitors and locals alike.

Located at Hawaii Kai Towne Center at 333 Keahole Street.

Honolulu’s expo hall opens to an island-themed Christmas marketplace all weekend long. Find unique and local-made gifts, snag a picture with Santa, and visit over 100 vendors at the Neal Blaisdell Expo Hall at 777 Ward Ave.

Open all year round, the Waikiki Christmas Store is nestled right on the Kalakaua Ave. strip by the Moana Surfrider. A personal favorite for holiday gifts and trinkets, this cute little boutique has everything imaginable for your holiday season.

Address: 2552 Kalakaua Ave.

The world’s largest outdoor mall goes all-out for the holidays each year, with plentiful photo-ops along its 4 levels and multiple wings. Take a stroll past hundreds of shops and restaurants to enjoy its several Christmas trees and plentiful decorations.