Events and activities

NOV

26

Wednesday

Mayor’s Tree Topping Ceremony

NOV

29

Saturday

The City and County of Honolulu invites everyone across Oʻahu to the opening night festivities for Honolulu City Lights, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

**More details are to come with Opening Night Schedule**

 

OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE, December 2, 2023

  • City Lights Block Party, 4 pm – 10 pm

  • Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at Honolulu Hale, 6 pm

  • Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade, 6:30 pm

  • City and County of Honolulu Department Tree Exhibit, Honolulu Hale Courtyard, 7 pm – 10 pm

  • Wreath Contest Exhibition, Honolulu Hale Lane Gallery, 7pm – 10 pm

  • Civic Center Concert, 7 pm – 10 pm

  • Photo with Santa, inside the Mission Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 pm – 10 pm

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 2, 2023, 6:00 pm   Join Mayor Rick Blangiardi in officially kicking off the holiday season and Honolulu City lights, with the lighting of

Skygate Concert Stage

December 2, 2023, 7:00 pm Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, near the Skygate sculpture Enjoy live music at the Skygate Stage, and get into the holiday spirit

City Department Tree Exhibit

Honolulu Hale Courtyard Open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on November 29, and from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily from November 30 through