🌺🌴 Ultimate Hawaii Events Guide (2025) 🗓️🏄

🎉 Major Annual Events in Hawaii (By Month)

Whether you're into music, food, surfing, or cultural traditions — Hawaii throws unforgettable events year-round. Here’s when to come if you want to catch the action:

🌞 January

• 🎸 Sony Open (Oʻahu) – Mid-Jan, Waialae Country Club
  ⛳ PGA golf + celeb spotting near Waikīkī

• 🐋 Whale Watching Season Begins (All islands)
  📍 Best in Maui (Lahaina), Kauaʻi North Shore

🌴 February

• 🥁 Maui Whale Festival (Maui) – All month
  🌊 Family parades, eco-events, and live music in Kihei

🌈 March

• 🎭 Honolulu Festival (Oʻahu) – Early March
  🌏 Cultural performances + fireworks on Waikīkī Beach

🌊 April

• 🏄 HIC Pro Surf (Oʻahu) – Early April, North Shore

• 🌺 Merrie Monarch Festival (Big Island) – Week after Easter
  💃 World’s best hula showcase in Hilo

☀️ May

• 🍛 Waikīkī Spam Jam (Oʻahu) – Last weekend of April or early May
  😋 Spam-themed eats, block party vibes

🍷 June

• 🎶 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (Maui) – Early June
  👨‍🍳 Michelin chefs, oceanfront tastings

🎆 July

• 🇺🇸 4th of July Fireworks – Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island
  📍Ala Moana, Lahaina, Kona — bring a blanket!

🛶 August

• 🏄 Duke’s OceanFest (Oʻahu) – Mid to late Aug, Waikīkī
  Surf, volleyball, canoe races honoring Duke Kahanamoku

🌋 September

• 🎥 HIFF Fall Series – Honolulu
  🍿 Indie film premieres, island glam vibes

🍁 October–November

• 🍽️ Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival – Across Maui, Oʻahu, Big Island
  🔥 Fire pits, chef collabs, beachside tastings

• 🌊 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (Oʻahu) – Nov–Dec
  🏄‍♂️ World’s top surfers hit Pipeline, Sunset, Haleʻiwa

🎄 December

• 🎅 Honolulu City Lights (Oʻahu) – All month
  🎄 Light parades, giant Santa, perfect for families

🎫 Pro Tips:

• Book in advance: Hotels and car rentals fill up fast around event dates

• Whale watching tours: Best booked online a month early

• Festival tickets: Check Eventbrite or official event pages

• Don’t forget: Reef-safe sunscreen, foldable beach chairs, and portable chargers 🔋