7 Things to Do at Night in Oahu

What Can I Do at Night in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, we’re all about the surf, sand, hikes, and coffee during the day. So what do you do at night, after the sun goes down?

We’ve compiled a list of some of our most favorite things to do at night time in Hawaii.

Fun Things to Do in Oahu at Night

Here are my top picks:

1. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo

   Every Friday and Saturday evening, the Honolulu Zoo hosts Twilight Tours from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

   These Twilight Tours are the perfect way to see the zoo without the heat and the crowds that occur during the day. As the everyone else leaves, the zoo’s educators will guide you through a two-hour walking tour.

2. ARTafterDark

   If you’re lucky enough to be here on the last Friday of the month, you might want to head over to the Honolulu Museum of Art for ARTafterDark.

   Held on the last Friday of each month from January through October, ARTafterDark is an art party organized by the museum’s volunteers. 

Each month features a theme and entertainment, along with food and drinks for purchase. ARTafterDark is an excellent way to explore the museum at night if you don’t have time during the day.

3. Eat the Street

   Eat The Street also happens on the last Friday of each month, from 4 to 9 pm at Kaka’ako Park. Over 40 food vendors gather to sell everything from pizza to lemonade to dessert.

   If you’re not going to be here on the last Friday of the month, don’t worry! Eat the Street also hosts many other events throughout the year. Follow them on Instagram @eatthestreet or visit their website to get the latest news about upcoming events all over the island.

4. Go to a Luau

   Sometimes the touristy things are the most fun. When you go to a luau, you get to experience Hawaiian food and culture in a whole new way.

   The Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore offers a luau with authentic Hawaiian food followed by its signature show, Hā: Breath of Life.

   Paradise Cove in Ko Olina and the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki also offer top-rated luaus.

5. Friday Night Fireworks

   If you’re staying in Waikiki, you almost can’t miss the Friday night fireworks. Hosted by the Hilton Hawaiian Village, you can see them best from the beach as close to the hotel as you can get. For prime seating, you can purchase tickets to watch the fireworks from the pool at the Hilton. Or, you can watch from the beach for free!

6. Oahu Ghost Tours

   You hear about ghost tours in places like Savannah, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Augustine, Florida, but Hawaii is home to some supernatural activity as well.

   Oahu Ghost Tours promise a one-of-a-kind experience, bringing visitors to Oahu’s most haunted locations. Their website explains that no two tours are alike and they will take you to Hawaii’s

   Their guides are specially trained in identifying supernatural activity and will explain the history behind each haunted place.

7. Moon Walks in Waimea Valleys

   With the moon’s deep connection to Hawaiian history and culture, Moon Walks at Waimea Valley are a way to honor the moon (known in Hawaiian as mahina) and its significance to Hawaiian culture. The Hawaiians used the moon to navigate, and each lunar phase had a specific name and purpose.

In Summary

There are plenty of memorable and noteworthy things to do in Oahu at night. We highly recommend giving as many of these ideas a chance during your time on the island!

Don’t forget to check out our recommended daytime Oahu must do’s!