Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]

Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7:  Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair.  Enjoy the company of some of Hawai`i's best artists and producers of fine handmade crafts and gifts. Enjoy live entertainment along with delicious food, refreshments and prize drawings. Free Admission.  Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Manono St., Hilo, Friday 4 to 9 […]

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, December 6 – 22: Aloha Theater: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.  Barbara Robinson’s 1982 feel-good comedy about six juvenile delinquents who come to church for the free food—and end up in a Christmas pageant--with starring roles!  Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m. at Aloha Theater in Kainaliu, 8 miles […]

First Friday: Bike Ride (Dec. 6 & Jan. 3) in Waikoloa Village. "First Friday" is a chill night ride through Waikoloa Village which takes place the First Friday of EVERY month. It will start at Waikoloa Village Lava Java at 8:30pm. All bikes are welcome, but beach cruiser/hybrid/single speed bikes will be most comfortable on […]

Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7:  Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair.  Enjoy the company of some of Hawai`i's best artists and producers of fine handmade crafts and gifts. Enjoy live entertainment along with delicious food, refreshments and prize drawings. Free Admission.  Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Manono St., Hilo, Friday 4 to 9 […]

Saturday, December 7:  Christmas in Waimea.  Enjoy craft fairs, entertainment, holiday giving, keiki (children's) games, and food at venues throughout Waimea.  The annual lighted parade, starts at 5:30 p.m. from historic Church Row Park to Waimea Park. The main highway through town will be closed from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Santa will be at Parker […]

Saturday, December 7: Pahoa Holiday Parade.  Parade starts at 10 a.m., including lots of kids, music, unique and interesting costumed characters, maybe goats, always dogs, and of course, Santa Claus!  There are usually events following at the school and around town. Go to Jeff Hunt Surfboards or Puna Style in town for more information, or […]

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8:   The 7th annual Paradise Studio Tour.  District of Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park residential area features 14 home art studios open to the public with artists and crafters selling works in many art forms. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For a brochure with map visit www.paradisestudiotour.com or call (808) 557-0931.

Saturday, December 7: Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace, Kailua Village. Enjoy a royal holiday dinner in honor of Queen Emma, a live and silent auction, and holiday performances.  Also featuring Christmas trees decorated by members of the Daughters of Hawaii and the Calabash Cousins.  Sumptuous Hawaiian-style food, an elegant holiday evening at the lovely ocean side […]

Sunday, December 8: “World of Magic” Performance at Palace Theater.  Join in a mid-day event of spell binding entertainment and treats, featuring Hilo’s own Taishoji Taiko drumming group, and Oahu magician Kelvin Chun, guaranteeing good, family fun for all ages.  Starting at 11 a.m., at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  At the […]