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As the sun sets on the festive lights of December events and we welcome the dawn of a new year, Oahu, the vibrant heart of the Hawaiian Islands, continues to beckon with an enticing array of events in January 2024.
Best of Oahu brings you the complete events taking place in January,
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Start off the New Year with a Hawaiian Luau! Paradise Cove is not just another event, it’s a full production with lots of activities and entertainment that some others tend to lack. Kick off the afternoon with some Mai Tai’s and join in the celebration and festivities!
A Luau is a celebration for enjoying each other’s company, play traditional Hawaiian games, watching a Kalua Pork Imu ceremony take place, participate in a hukilau of pulling in a large fishnet from the ocean, listening to live local music, and being entertained throughout the night with many Polynesian and Hula performances.
If you’re visiting during whale migrating months (late Dec – early May) you might be fortunate to see humpback whales surfacing along the south and western coastline. Ride a catamaran or monohull boat with a small group tour from Waikiki (through the Kewalo Basin Harbor) or from Ko Olina (through the Waianae Harbor), to get a closer look at these magnificent sea mammals.
If you're lucky, you're get to watch the whales breaching the water and splash around, along with other surprises from local marine life, including dolphins and sea turtles. Book your Whale Watching Tour now...
In honor and memory of legendary Eddie Aikau, a group of sponsors hold an annual “Eddie Would Go” big wave surfing contest. The event window takes place over a three month period, waiting patiently for a big enough swell to roll into the North Shore.
Watch big wave riders paddling into monstrous waves at Waimea Bay, and compete for the title. Opening ceremonies take place on Nov 29th, which is a moving event in itself.
Head to Ko’olina beach lagoon #3 for a day of Hawaiian music and local art display & sale! Along the arching sidewalk you find close to 40 artist displaying their artwork for viewing and sale…perfect for special gifts! There will also be Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and ukulele musicians playing during the duration of this event.
In memory of Duke Kahanamoku, watch Hawaii's pro surfers battle it out as they try and capture the wave of the day and pull of some mind blowing tube rides! There will also be bodysurfing, bodyboarding, longboarding, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, along with the shortboard action. Holding period takes place from Jan 4th - 16th.
If you’re around on a Saturday morning, get yourself over to the KCC Farmers Market on the side of Diamond Head.
This festival market goes beyond produce and features some Oahu’s great pop-up restaurants, and other fun food creations such as Ono Pops and roasted locally seasoned corn ears. This is also an opportunity to find island flowers, fresh local fruits, nuts, delicious sauces and other creations.
There are always ongoing performances at the International Market Place, but the Royal Hawaiian Band will be a special treat. Do a little shopping and show up early for this performance as it will get crowded and be hard to get a good viewing spot.
First Friday is an evening art walk that takes place in Chinatown Honolulu. This is a popular fun event that takes place every 1st Friday of each month. This First Friday will be have a New Years theme to it. Surrounding merchants of art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars are known for opening up their doors, pouring wine and providing food to those stopping by.
Most neighborhood shops will have maps of participating merchants. The event ends at 9 PM, but the fun continues into the night with thousands of people flocking into the streets.
Also participating in the free art viewing and festivities is the Hawaii State Art Museum (free from 6 PM to 9 PM)
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park, the Iolani Palace, and now on the North Shore. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
The Sony Open PGA Tour kick off attracts some of the
biggest
names in professional golfing to compete in classic golf
event.
Enjoy a day in the sunshine on the beautiful Kahala grounds of the
Waialae Country Club, watching the pros duking it out and making golf
look so simple.
There are always ongoing performances at the Ala Moana Center Stage, but the Royal Hawaiian Band will be a special treat. Do a little shopping and show up early for this performance as it will get crowded and be hard to get a good viewing spot.
The Bishop Museum has started a Second Friday of each month After Hours event. The campus remains open into the evening, but they also create a party scene on their great lawn area, with live music, food trucks, games, and some fun art exhibitions. Each month has a different theme that alters the scene and vibe a little, and you can always count on it being a fun time!
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park and at the Iolani Palace. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
Here's a fun entry level biathlon taking place in an ideal setting. Run 5 miles through out Ala Moana Beach Park and finishing the race with a 1 mile swim along the beach.
This community festival takes place at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and kick off the year with some cultural fun! Food booths and activities will take place in the Cultural Center and Moilili Field. There will be lots of live entertainment and cultural demonstrations throughout the day. Bring the whole family including the keikis as there will be some fun games to partake in. Parking available at the UH of Manoa parking structure on Dole St, with complimentary shuttle service.
Walk out into the streets and join a night full of fun and festivities. A few blocks of Kalakaua Ave will be lined with local artist, merchants, food vendors, and entertainers. This is your chance to purchase locally made items, enjoy great local eats, and enjoy Hawaiian entertainment. One night only!
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park and at the Iolani Palace. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
Join the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra for the Music of Studio Ghibli. Enjoy a memorable performance into the evening.
75 to 100 artists will be displaying all types of island art
creations in Kapiolani Park (across from the Honolulu Zoo). Make
a point to stop by this free
entertaining event. There will art demonstrations, lots of food booths, great
Hawaiian music entertainment, and a lion dance to top it off!
Treat Dad to a day of tasting up to 100 different micro beers, adult games, sampling food pairings, while being entertained with some hip DJ entertainment on the Bishop Museum lawn! Doesn’t get much better than this!
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park and at the Iolani Palace. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
Where better to have a craft and gift fair, than in an outdoor shopping center. There will be over 70 vendors selling everything from crafted jewelry, art work, electronics, clothing, food creations, and lots of handcrafted goods. With free parking and food vendors on site cooking up a storm, it's hard to pass up!
Every 3rd Saturday of the month a special night market takes place in Kailua around Ulunui St & Auliki St. Join the fun and festivities into the evening. There will be lots of local arts and crafts, food booths, and entertainment.
HoMA Nights takes place at the Honolulu Museum every Friday & Saturday nights. This is a really fun event that allows you to explore the art and grounds after hours to the groove of a spinning DJ, popup bars and yummy bites from food trucks.
There are many different running themes to start the new year, and this run is as clean as it gets! That’s right, this 3 mile race runs you through a few different “Foam Bogs”, that are basically stations filled with colorful bubbles to get you wet and color you up! Make sure to wear white to pick up and show off more color as you go! This race is for all ages.
The Great Waikiki Festival is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and music that takes place annually in Oahu. The festival brings together some of Hawaii's most talented musicians, dancers, and artisans, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and celebrate their heritage.
Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, including traditional hula performances, contemporary Hawaiian music, and local food and drink vendors. The festival aims to promote awareness and appreciation of Hawaiian culture while providing a fun and memorable experience for visitors and locals alike.
This pop-up market takes place in Kailua every once in a while, so make sure to check it out when available. Known as the Aloha Home Market, brings many local artisans, craft makers, boutique clothing designers, and food vendors together for a day, and with live entertainment, helps bring this aloha market to life.
There are always ongoing performances at the Ala Moana Center Stage, but the Royal Hawaiian Band will be a special treat. Do a little shopping and show up early for this performance as it will get crowded and be hard to get a good viewing spot.
Head to Ko’olina beach lagoon #3 for a day of Hawaiian music and local art display & sale! Along the arching sidewalk you find close to 40 artist displaying their artwork for viewing and sale…perfect for special gifts! There will also be Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and ukulele musicians playing during the duration of this event.
Head to Ko’olina beach lagoon #3 for a day of Hawaiian music and local art display & sale! Along the arching sidewalk you find close to 40 artist displaying their artwork for viewing and sale…perfect for special gifts! There will also be Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and ukulele musicians playing during the duration of this event.
Head to Ko’olina beach lagoon #3 for a day of Hawaiian music and local art display & sale! Hawaii's very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 30 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park and at the Iolani Palace. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
Where better to have a craft and gift fair, than in an outdoor shopping center. There will be over 70 vendors selling everything from crafted jewelry, art work, electronics, clothing, food creations, and lots of handcrafted goods. With free parking and food vendors on site cooking up a storm, it's hard to pass up!
Get blasted by foam blasters while running through foam stations throughout the 5K race. End the race with friends dancing the night away in the foam glow party! This event is great for the whole family and benifits Children's Miracle Network. Runners get an event T-shirt.
HoMA Nights takes place at the
Honolulu Museum
every Friday & Saturday nights. This is a really fun event that allows you to explore the
art
and
grounds after hours to the groove of a spinning DJ, popup bars and
yummy bites from food trucks.
Enjoy a popup market with lots of Made in Hawaii booth. Everything from art creations to custom jewelry to locally crafted furniture…and lots of food booths along the way. Shop and support the local community!
The Royal Hawaiian Band has ongoing performances around Honolulu, including Kapiolani Park and at the Iolani Palace. Bring your beach blankets, lounge chairs, the family, and set up a picnic and enjoy the concerts taking place.
Eat the Street
is an organization that gets some of the best food trucks on the island
to come
together in a designated area, and create a party of its own. It takes place on the last Friday of the month. Thousands of hungry folks seeking their next
favorite dish attend each month! Explore
the different venues and taste some ono creations. Live
entertainment!!!
January offered diverse events, from cultural celebrations to sports moments. We anticipate February's exciting happenings, new connections, and engaging festivities. Let memories from Oahu Events of January inspire you to create cherished moments in February Events.
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