Things to Do on Oahu During Christmas and New Year’s
Things to Do on Oahu During Christmas and New Year’s
There’s no need to worry about snow and ice dampening holiday activities on Oahu, and that’s why locals and tourists alike find so much to enjoy here in this festive season. Even better, many of the activities are free or low-cost. Here’s just a sampling of what’s available for your entertainment pleasure:
The Month-Long Luau
Every day in December, Paradise Cove on Ewa Beach offers a special luau complete with live music and dance, traditional Hawaiian games and other cultural festivities. Tickets range from $85 to $170 and gates open at 5 p.m.
Chinatown Winter Walk
Also available throughout the month of December, the Chinatown Winter Walk features dazzling holiday decorations. The walk is free, and maps are posted in the area.
Downtown Honolulu City Lights
Bring the family to the 34th annual Honolulu Hale, also known as Honolulu City Lights. From December 1 to January 1, the downtown is lit up in a spectacular display. The kids will love the food booths, games and rides.
Christmas in Polynesia
From December 9 to 22, enjoy Christmas in Polynesia at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The $5 per person Christmas Lagoon Ride takes you along a path to view reenactments of the Christmas story. Holiday train rides and free scavenger hunts for kids are part of the fun. From December 17 to 22, catch Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace at the PCC, with entertainment for the whole family, fabulous lights and decorations and “snow” on Sunday.
Whale Watching Tour
The holidays coincide with whale migration season, and that allows you a great opportunity to book a Whale Watching Tour from December 16 to 31. Small group tours in catamarans or monohull boats leave from Waikiki or Ko Olina.
Seven Days ‘Til Christmas With Island Music and Hula
Visit Waikiki Beach Walk at sunset from December 19 to Christmas Day and see a one-hour hula show with different Hawaiian music groups performing each night.
New Year’s Eve
Welcome in 2019 with fireworks and fine dining options at various sites. Head to Waikiki Beach for its spectacular annual fireworks display beginning just before midnight. Starting at 11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village hosts a fireworks show over their lagoon. On the North Shore, Turtle Bay Resort hosts a private fireworks show, in conjunction with numerous parties and dining options.
Other fireworks displays include the Barge off Kahala Avenue, starting at 10:30 p.m.; the Aloha Tower Marketplace, at 9, 10 and 11 p.m. and midnight, and the Kahala Hotel and Resort at midnight.
If you’re looking for a New Year’ Eve party, consider Aloha Tower, with over 30 live bands on seven stages. There are lots of food trucks, and if you purchase a VIP pass, you’ll have access to exclusive food tastings and a great spot for watching fireworks.
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