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Christmas Lights in Kapolei, HI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kapolei this season are 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4), Kapolei City Lights Opening Night (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31). We've mapped 3 displays in Kapolei and 22 more nearby (9 parades, 5 home displays, 4 events). 23 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Kapolei (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kapolei: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kapolei?
Popular picks this season include 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4), Kapolei City Lights Opening Night (Nov 28 – Nov 28), Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31) and Christmas Tree Park at Puu O Kaimuki. In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Kapolei, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kapolei?
Free options include Kapolei City Lights Opening Night, Christmas Tree Park at Puu O Kaimuki, Honolulu City Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting and Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade. 23 of the 25 displays near Kapolei are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Kapolei?
Yes. Christmas on Kamaehu Way, Akumu Street Home Display and Lights on Huamoa. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Kapolei?
The earliest Kapolei-area displays turn on Nov 28, 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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