Hawai`i State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

December 14 – 22: Hawai`i State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. The Hawai`i State Ballet Junior Company, directed by John Landovsky, proudly presents its 27th annual production of this perennial Christmas favorite about a young girl's journey through a dream world of toy soldiers, scurrying mice, and dancing sweet sugar plums. Mamiya Theatre, 3142 Waialae Ave., St. […]

Hula Arts at Kilauea

Saturday, December 21:  Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features Halau Ha`a Kea `O Kinohi under the direction of kumu hula Paul Neves. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  The audience is encouraged to […]

Hawai`i Kai Marina Holiday Boat Parade

Saturday, December 21:  Hawai`i Kai Marina Holiday Boat Parade. Find a great spot at Hawai`i Kai Towne Center, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, to watch the boat parade lighted up as it makes its way around the marina! Starting at dusk. Concert entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m., "Festival of Lights" Holiday Boat Parade starts at 6:10 p.m. […]

Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 21:  Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade.  Parade starts at 6:15 p.m. Before the parade, spend the day in Waimea. Visit parks, beaches and hiking trails; browse through Waimea's shops, eat dinner and stay for the entertainment following the parade at Hofgaard Park, with free beverages, baked goods and treats provided by local businesses. Free.  […]

Free

Hawai`i Pops Presents “It’s the Holiday Season!

Saturday, December 21:  Hawai`i Pops Presents “It’s the Holiday Season!”: Dinner, Dance & Concert. Starring Amy Hanaiali`i, the Diamond Head Theater Shooting Stars; special appearances by Jim Nabors and Emma Veary. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – Celebrate!

Sunday, December 22: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – Celebrate!  Make a snow globe, make a Christmas ornament, enjoy live entertainment, watch a magic show with storytelling, kids (ages 1-17) can enter a drawing contest.  Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit […]

Santa Visits Hula Grill Ka`anapali

Sunday, December 22:  Santa Visits Hula Grill Ka`anapali.  A photographer will not be on sight, so it’s suggested you bring your own camera. The best viewing of your child on Santa's lap will be from inside the restaurant in the Barefoot Bar. You do not have to dine there during this event to partake in […]

Hawaiian Music Series – Featuring Dane Fujiwara

Baldwin Home Lawn 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Thursday, December 26: Hawaiian Music Series – Featuring Dane Fujiwara.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  […]

Free

Wailea Village Mochi Pounding

Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Honomu

Saturday, December 28:  Wailea Village Mochi Pounding. Celebrate making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way.  Everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Fire building starts at 6 a.m. to steam the rice. Hearty local style lunch for $5. New Years crafts & calligraphy & floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan […]

$5

Lahaina Arts Society Banyan Tree Fine Art Fair

Banyan Tree Park Lahaina

Saturday & Sunday, December 28 & 29:  Lahaina Arts Society Banyan Tree Fine Art Fair.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Banyan Tree Park Lahaina, Front Street next to Pioneer Inn.  For information call (808) 661-0111 or email info@lahaina-arts.com.