Sunday, December 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.KVBID.org.

Saturday, December 17: 
Waimea Town Christmas Parade.  Waimea Town, a brilliant wonderland of color dripping with lights, serves as a backdrop to its annual Lighted Christmas Parade starting at 6 p.m. Spend the day visiting Waimea’s parks, beaches and hiking trails; browse through Waimea’s shops, eat dinner and stay for the entertainment following the parade at Hofgaard Park. The event is free and visitors are welcome to this colorful community event. After parade festivities include live, on-stage free music at Hofgaard Park, with free beverages, baked goods and treats.  For information call Mark Nellis at (808) 241-6500.

Saturday, December 17: 
Aloha Saturday.  These  programs feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups.  Noon – 4 p.m.  Kālakaua Park in Hilo.  Free.  For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Saturday, December 17: 
Generations: Kekuhi Keali’ikanaka’ole.  Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Kekuhi Kanahele is a daughter, wife, mother, educator, scholar, dancer, musician, vocalist, composer, cultural leader, powerful role model, tita! A product of her culture, Kekuhi’s music demonstrates what it means to be Hawaiian today. Joining her for this intimate concert will be her mother, Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, and her son, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, December 17: 
Holiday Fair by the West Kaua’i Technology & Visitor’s Center.  Hele on to Waimea to visit Santaʻs Photo Studio.  Locally made crafts, books, baked goods, preserves, and so much more; all at bargain prices and benefitting the Visitor Center’s Programs. Live Music from 11:30 to 1:00 pm.  Kaumuali’i Highway between Ishihara Market & Shell Service Station.  For information call Aletha Kaohi at (808) 338-1332.

Saturday, December 17: 
6th Annual Kauai Sings Christmas.  An island favorite that always sells out. This year’s theme, “Christmas in New York.”  Kilohana  Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy #E, Lihue.  7:00 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-9577 or visit www.malama-pono.org.

Saturday, December 17: 
2011 Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance.  See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Cultural demonstrations from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Audience are encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Free; park entrance fees apply.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday – Sunday, December 16 – 18: 
The Christmas Story.  A Christmas musical featuring The Singing Christmas Tree.  King’s Cathedral, 777 Mokulele Hwy.,  Kahului.  7:00 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12; available at the door or at the church office Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-7311.

Thursday, December 15: 
Slack Key Masters – Monthly at the MACC.  The Slack Key Show regulars are joined by the exquisite voice of Grammy Award-winning singer Tia Carrere, the diverse range of musical inspirations of Grammy Award-winning producer Daniel Ho.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 11: Sunday Walk in the Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.  This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to explore the park’s beautiful trails. Led by Nick Shema, this month’s 6-mile round-trip walk will explore the Puna Coast Trail.  This moderately strenuous 6-mile round-trip hike will traverse hardened pahoehoe lava along a windswept, sun-soaked landscape.  Hikers should be in good condition, able to do without shade all day in a remote, rugged area.  The walk is free to Friends members (though non-members are welcome to join the non-profit Friends group in order to attend). Park entrance fees apply. To register, contact Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park at (808) 985-7373 or admin@fhvnp.org.