Oʻahu & Big Island Edition
Fall in Hawaii brings cooler breezes, golden sunsets, and an exciting lineup of cultural celebrations, culinary festivals, and community gatherings. If you’re planning a trip to Oʻahu or the Big Island (Hawaiʻi Island) this fall, here’s your guide to some fun fall happenings!
Oʻahu:
Aloha Festivals – Waikīkī Comes Alive
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Dates: September 7–28, 2025
Where: Waikīkī, Honolulu
Hawaiʻi’s premier cultural celebration returns with music, hula, lei-making, and parades honoring Hawaiian heritage.
Royal Court Investiture: Sept 6 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa Street Festival: Sept 20 – Kalākaua Avenue transforms into a street party with live music, crafts, and ono (delicious) food.
Floral Parade: Sept 27 – Features horseback paʻu riders, hula halau, and colorful floats.
Free and family-friendly; get there early for best parade spots!
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival – Oʻahu Series
Dates: October 30 – November 2, 2025
Where: Honolulu, Ko Olina
Oʻahu hosts the grand finale of this statewide culinary celebration.
Oct 30 – Slanted & Phan‑tastic honoring chef Charles Phan
Oct 31 – FEAST Summit
Nov 1 – Decanted wine and food tasting
Nov 2 – Washoku to the World gala
Features top chefs from around the globe paired with local ingredients and winemakers.
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF)
Dates: Begining October 16
Where: Honolulu (with select events on other islands)
A cinematic showcase of Asia-Pacific, indigenous, and Hawaiian storytelling.
Includes film screenings, red carpet events, and filmmaker Q&As.
Weekly Waikīkī Fireworks Show
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Every Friday Night
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach
A local tradition: cap off your Friday evening with fireworks lighting up the oceanfront.
Big Island:
Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds
Date: October 4, 2025
Where: Hilo
This unique event celebrates Hawai‘i’s rare and endangered birds through expert talks, birding tours, hula, and conservation activities.
Great for nature lovers and families; early registration recommended.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Dates: November 1–10, 2025
Where: Kailua-Kona & Surrounding Areas
Celebrate 200+ years of Kona coffee heritage with:
Coffee tastings & farm tours
Cultural parades & art exhibitions
Brewing competitions
Lantern parade
A flavorful deep dive into one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic exports.
Women’s Ironman World Championship
Date: October 11, 2025
Where: Kailua-Kona
Elite female athletes from around the world compete in a grueling triathlon through lava fields, ocean waters, and scenic highways.
Expect road closures—plan accordingly if you’re visiting Kona that weekend.
Hāmākua Sugar Days Festival
Dates: October 5–20, 2025
Where: Honokaʻa
A nostalgic tribute to the Big Island’s plantation era:
Music, crafts, and sugar-themed games
Local food vendors
Pumpkin patch & parade
Fall is the perfect time to explore Oʻahu’s cultural pulse and the Big Island’s wild, soulful charm. Whether you’re sipping local coffee, dancing under Waikīkī stars, or cheering on Ironman athletes, the aloha spirit will be in full swing.
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