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Christmas Lights in Hawaii Kai, HI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Hawaii Kai this season are 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4), Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31) and Christmas Tree Park at Puu O Kaimuki. We've mapped 2 displays in Hawaii Kai and 20 more nearby (8 parades, 4 home displays, 3 events). 20 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Hawaii Kai (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Hawaii Kai: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Hawaii Kai?
Popular picks this season include 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4), Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31), Christmas Tree Park at Puu O Kaimuki and Honolulu City Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Hawaii Kai, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hawaii Kai?
Free options include Christmas Tree Park at Puu O Kaimuki, Honolulu City Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting, Show Aloha Land and Wilhelmina Rise and Keanu Street Homes. 20 of the 22 displays near Hawaii Kai are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Hawaii Kai?
Yes. Christmas on Kamaehu Way, Akumu Street Home Display and Waikele Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Hawaii Kai?
The earliest Hawaii Kai-area displays turn on Dec 4, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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