Top Oahu Family-friendly Shows

Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau with sunset coastal views at Paradise Cove. Enjoy a welcome Mai Tai and authentic Hawaiian fare, including fresh seafood, kalua pork, and tropical fruit during this 5.5-hour experience. Watch the sunset and enjoy entertainment from Hawaiian musicians, hula dancers, and fire twirlers. Three dining packages are available to customize your experience, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is available.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

Catch tribute bands of your favorite artists at the ‘Rock-a-Hula’s 'Hawaiian Journey' show in Waikiki. Discover Hawaii's rich history from the 1920s to present-day, accompanied by a live band and dancers.

Spend an afternoon immersed in Hawaiian culture with dance performances, dinner, and entrance to Waimea Valley. Hike to Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom (life jackets provided). Explore lush botanical gardens and see the colorful blooms that make your flower lei. Sit down for dinner and be dazzled with traditional Polynesian dancing and cultural performances while you taste Hawaiian specialties and sip tropical cocktails.

After being picked up from your hotel, you will attend a luau on Oahu produced by the Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, Chief Sielu.  During this 2 to 2.5-hour evening, immerse yourself in the island's culture while interacting up close and personal with the Chief's tribe of warriors and hula dancers. After a lei greeting, enjoy a cocktail and partake in a sumptuous Hawaiian feast that includes pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Watch a Polynesian show and participate in activities like headband weaving and more. Return transportation is included.

Plan your vacation ahead of time by purchasing tickets for this 2-hour cruise from Oahu. Dine on a crab and steak dinner while watching live Hawaiian entertainment, a show called '60 Years of Aloha' and enjoying vistas over the Oahu coast.

Come experience a celebration of tasty dishes, lively music and festive hula at the Waikiki Luau! Relax with a Hawaiian welcome and tropical Mai Tai before dining on a Luau-themed buffet dinner with island roasted whole suckling pig. Enjoy live music, hula performances and participate in a hula lesson and show! The Waikiki Luau is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki, within walking distance from all hotels. For a full evening of entertainment, we recommend upgrading your “Waikiki Luau Buffet Dinner” to include the "Rock-A-Hula" largest cast show, featuring local artists, Tahitian, fire knife dancing and more.

Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau in a scenic location. The evening begins with a variety of cultural activities ideal for all ages. Learn to play the ukulele, string flower lei, or dance hula, and then sit down for a buffet dinner with a large selection of Hawaiian specialties like Kalua pork and grilled Mahi Mahi. Then settle in for the main event: an award-winning Polynesian fire dance performance.

Combine a gently paced nature hike in Oahu with a relaxing beach visit during this full-day combo tour from Honolulu. Walk through rainforest to a local waterfall, with trails adapted to evolving weather conditions. After free time for lunch, head to the east side's restroom-equipped beaches. Both small-group and private options are available.

Take a break from the beach for an off-road adventure in the Oahu countryside on this private tour from a horse and cattle ranch. With a guide at the wheel of 4-wheel-drive vehicle, you'll pass by a variety of features including a hidden cave, filming locations, ranch animals, and historical sites from World War II. Visit a lookout point for views of the hilly landscape, and stop for a picnic and private time to relax.

Learn the basics of scuba diving during a 5-hour introductory course in Waikiki. Your professional scuba instructor teaches foundational scuba skills before taking you out by boat to a dive site in shallow water. Have time to get comfortable with the equipment in the water, then follow your instructor as you scuba dive around the coral reef. You can see marine critters such as sea turtles and colorful fish, an amazing experience to add to your vacation in Hawaii.

Come along on this 5 hour tour of historical sites, including the Historic Downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. 

Fly 500 feet (152 meters) above the scenic coast of Oahu on this 1-hour parasailing adventure from Waikiki. Buckle in to a harness and take off from the boat, soaring over the south shore of the islands for spectacular views. Photo packages available for purchase on the boat. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all experience levels. Parasail 500 feet (152 meters) above the Oahu coast Get fantastic views of the island's southern shore No experience necessary.