Christmas Holiday Activities and Events on Oahu, Hawaii

Whether you are new to Oahu or looking for new Christmas holiday activities and events to help celebrate, there is plenty to do for the young and young at heart. Prior to my transfer here to Honolulu, Hawaii, I tried to imagine what our first Christmas would be like on the island of Oahu. If you are looking for an enchanting Mele Kalikimaka time, you will find it here on Oahu.

There is actually many holiday events celebrating Christmas here on Oahu, Hawaii, we can not experience them all in one year. My family has resided here for over three years and we have developed a few favorites and plan on working in new seasonal Hawaiian style events.

Germaine's Luau
444 Hobron Lane, Suite 501
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

7 AM - 6:30 PM

(808) 949-6626

If you are new to Hawaii and have not experienced a Hawaiian Luau, I highly recommend you book one! This has been my family's favorite Hawaiian style tradition. Our current favorite is Germaine's Luau. We actually participated in this luau on Christmas Eve. My family deemed it a perfect evening and we hope to return and enjoy another luau hosted by Germaine's.

Bellows Air Force Station
220 Tinker Road
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795

(800) 437-2607 or (808) 259-8080.

Winter is a great time to spend time on the beach here in Hawaii. The temperature is a bit cooler, but the water is still warm and inviting. It's my family's winter tradition to go camping a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. If you are a military family, check into Bellows Air Force Station.
Here you will find Bellows beach a wonderful outing. There are many beaches with camping access on the island of Oahu. Lifeguards often get into the Christmas spirit by dressing in a Santa suit, and riding into a beach by Jet Ski. This is a delightful surprise especially for the children.

Waimanalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaole Highway,
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795

For more information on camping at Waimanalo, call the Parks Permit Section at (808) 523-4525.

Waimanalo beach is a long and white sandy beach that is popular to tourists and local residents. My family has frequently visited this beach. We always found parking here which is usually difficult at other popular beaches. In addition, we found this beach to have a cool breeze blowing through. We always have a wonderful time here at Waimanalo.

Here you will find:

Lifeguards
Restrooms
Showers
Phones
Shady areas
Swimming
Body-boarding
Surfing
22 campsites

Pearlridge Shopping Center
98-1005 Moanalua Road
Suite 231
Aiea, Hawaii 96701

10am - 9pm Mon-Sat
10am - 6pm Sun

(808) 488-0981

Here you can shop during the holidays, hop on the Pearlridge Express and take your picture with Santa Claus!

The Pearlridge Express at Pearlridge Shopping Center is an enchanting ride through a Christmas candy village on a mini sized locomotive. My daughter got her ears pierced for an early Christmas gift and was rewarded for her bravery by taking a ride on the Pearlridge Express. After her ride came to an end, she requested to get her ears pierced again in hope to ride the train again. It was that much fun!

While at Pearlridge Shopping Center, you may want to visit Santa Claus. This makes for a great photo shoot and memory of your Christmas in Hawaii.

The Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, Hawaii 96762

11am - 8pm Mon-Sat

(800) 367-7060

If you want hands on experience of Polynesian culture, The Polynesian Cultural Center is the top attraction of Hawaii. Here you may schedule the 7 village adventure, luau and well known live show performance. My family had a wonderful time at the Polynesian Cultural Center during the holiday season where we heard children sing Christmas carols as we departed our dinner luau.

No matter your preference, there is something for everyone's desire here on Oahu, Hawaii. Come experience the Christmas holiday activities and events that is offered and you will soon being singing Mele Kalikimaka too!