Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday and Thursday: Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Castle Medical Center
Castle Medical Center 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua, HI, United StatesWednesday, December 2: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Castle Medical Center. Enjoy colorful decorations, bright lights, holiday concerts and trolley rides. At 6:15 p.m., enjoy a pre-ceremony Christmas concert by the Marine Forces Pacific Band. At 7 p.m. the formal ceremony that includes special music, the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa. […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. December 2 – No Concert Scheduled; December […]
Kaimuki Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Chaminade University 3140 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI, United StatesThursday, December 3: Kaimuki Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Parade begins at 6 p.m. and runs along Waialae Avenue from Saint Louis School/Chaminade University to Koko Head Avenue. Over 40 groups will be marching in the parade, including Santa, beauty queens, and local area schools and bands.
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Festival of Lights
County Historic Building 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, United StatesFriday, December 4: Festival of Lights. The Park lights glow every night through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kauai artisans is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. […]
Maui Friday Town Parties
Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. December 4 - Wailuku, on Market Street; December 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 18 – Makawao, on Makawao […]
9th Annual Paradise Studio Tour
Paradise Studio HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6: 9th Annual Paradise Studio Tour. Visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaau. Nine studios with 25 local artists showing oil painting, watercolors, collage, pastels, acrylic, wood sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, silk painting, fashion art, and more. Free featured demos and entertainment. For brochure and […]
18th Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Park LahainaSaturday, December 5: 18th Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree. Join in the fun with this Lahaina island-style event with a holiday arts and crafts fair along with a variety of local musicians. Music begins at 9 a.m. Keiki activities will kick off at noon with the arrival of Santa at the North Pole. Other […]
9th Annual Lei of Aloha
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono 2199 Kahookele St., Wailuku, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 5: 9th Annual Lei of Aloha. This year’s theme is “Holy Night, Starry Night.” The open house and benefit for Hokulani Holt’s halau hula, Pau `O Hi`iaka, includes a house tour of Maui’s award-winning bed & breakfast inn, music, hula, poetry readings, light snacks and beverages; and A Hawaiian Country Store with lots […]