Live Nativity

Crossroad Christian Fellowship Kapa`a Bypass Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17: Live Nativity.  Celebrate Christmas by bringing your ohana (family) to Crossroads’ drive-through Live Nativity.  Enjoy different scenes depicting the timeless story of Christ’s miraculous birth.  You can also park your car and enjoy festivities in the main tent.  Free crafts for keiki (children), hula, keiki (children’s) choir and […]

Hula Kahiko Performance

Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United States

Saturday, December 17: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring […]

Free

Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert: The Colors of Christmas

Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center Theater 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, HI, United States

Saturday, December 17:  Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert:  The Colors of Christmas.  Kaua`i Chorale continues its tradition of a glorious holiday concert with “The Colors of Christmas.” The show starts at 7:30pm. Box office will open 30 minutes prior to concert time. Tickets may be purchased in advanced for $12 from any chorale member and $15 […]

$5 – $15

The Nutcracker Ballet

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, […]

Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Wednesday, December 21: Jim Gaffigan:  Fully Dressed.  Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five. In 2015, Jim became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he […]

The Nutcracker Ballet

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, […]

Hawaiian Music Series

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

Thursday, December 29:  Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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.  For […]

Annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding

Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, HI, United States

Friday, December 30: Annual 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. Hearty local style lunch available to purchase. New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more.  Akiko’s Buddhist Bed […]

Kilauea Art Night

Historic Stone Building 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States

Saturday, December 31: Kilauea Art Night.  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Poipu Beach Park

Poipu Beach Park Koloa, HI, United States

Saturday, December 31:  New Year’s Eve Celebration at Poipu Beach Park. The event includes food trucks, live entertainment OR a movie in the park, activities for the keiki and spectacular display of fireworks. Admission is free and open to the public.  Poipu Beach Bark, 2179 Ho`one Rd., 5:30  to 9 p.m.  For information visit http://poipubeach.org/new-years-eve-fireworks/.