Trying to plan out the activities for your upcoming vacation to Hawaii? Or, are you a resident of Hawaii who's just looking for something to do on a Friday night? Well then, if that is the case then I think I may be able to help you plan out your Friday night.

Every Friday evening the Hilton Hawaiian Village puts on a series of shows for guests (and anyone else who may wander through their hotel). It opens with the village guards drill team proceeding through to start the main show, which is a Polynesian party of song and dance that will take you through many of the native dances. This wonderfully firey show full of energy is performed pool side by the pool that is closest to the beach. You can buy tickets to sit in the pool area and watch the show. However, as many do, you can just stand right outside the pool area and still have the same great experience for free. The show will last a little less than an hour and will end simultaneously with the kaboom and kickoff of the fireworks show.

While you can still get a great view from the pool for the thundering fireworks the best location is right on the beach directly behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Note, that if you have some young keiki (kids) you may want to walk down away from the Hilton towards Diamond Head, because the thundering fireworks are launched from the beach directly behind the lagoon at the Hilton. So, if anyone in your party still has sensitive ear drums you may want to back away from the crowds. Although, if you want to feel the pulse of the fireworks and hear each glorious explosion you may then want to congregate with the crowds.

Below is a schedule of the activities described above. For any questions or for other activities that go on at the Hilton Hawaiian Village please consult their web site.

Show Schedule
Village Guards Precision Rifle Drill Team
6:15 p.m. (October to March)
6:45 p.m. (April to September)
 
Main Show at the Super Pool
6:30 p.m. (October to March)
7 p.m. (April to September)
   
Fireworks Display
7:30 p.m. (October to March)
8 p.m. (April to September)

I hope you are fortunate enough to make it to this Friday night spectacle. Please enjoy and have fun!