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Oahu Events Calendar

Find things to do on Oahu this week and beyond, from neighborhood festivals and farmers markets to concerts, races and free family events. We update this calendar as organizers confirm details, and every listing links to the source.

Last updated: Oct. 31, 2026

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Mark your calendar. We checked each of these dates with the organizer, and the links go to their official pages. Plans can change, so check the source before you head out.

  • Nov. 5–14: HTA Haleiwa Pro contest window at Haleiwa Alii Beach Park on the North Shore (World Surf League). Heats run only on days with good waves.
  • Sat., Nov. 7, 4–9 p.m.: Taste of Waipahu on Waipahu Depot and Hikimoe streets.
  • Thu., Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving): Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot at Kapiolani Park. The 5-mile run starts at 7:30 a.m.
  • Fri., Nov. 27: Waikiki Holiday Parade.
  • Sat., Nov. 28: Kapolei City Lights opening night: a block party from 5 to 9 p.m. around Kapolei Hale and a parade at 5:30 p.m. from Kapolei High School. The displays stay up through Jan. 3, 2027.
  • Sat., Dec. 5: Honolulu City Lights opening night at Honolulu Hale. The opening ceremony is at 5:30 p.m., the tree lights up around 6 p.m., and the Electric Light Parade steps off around 6 p.m. from River Street.
  • Dec. 8–20: Lexus Pipe Masters, the World Surf League Championship Tour finale at Banzai Pipeline.
  • Dec. 12–13: Honolulu Marathon weekend. The Kalakaua Merrie Mile is Saturday at 7 a.m. On Sunday, the JAL Honolulu Marathon starts at 5 a.m. at Ala Moana Boulevard and Queen Street, and the Start to Park 10K is the same day.

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