Aloha Visitor Guides

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Festivities
2016-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Honolulu Hale, 550 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturday, December 3:
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Festivities. Food booths and keiki rides open at 4 p.m. The Electric Light Parade leaves A`ala Park and proceeds down King Street to Honolulu Hale at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a 55-foot Norfolk tree is illuminated, triggering the “Corridor of Lights” down King and Punchbowl streets. Decorated trees and wreath displays open in Honolulu Hale Courtyard, Santa visits with children in the Mission Memorial Auditorium. The Electric Light Parade will pass by Honolulu Hale after traveling through Chinatown. The opening night also includes a free, star-studded holiday concert near the Sky Gate. Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu. For information and parade map, call (808) 768-3392 or visit http://www.honolulucitylights.org/.

Festival of Lights
2016-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic County Building, 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Weekends throughout December:
Festival of Lights. See the Festival of Lights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans. Historic County Building, 496 Rice Street, Lihue. 6 to 8 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit http://kauaifestivaloflights.com/.

“For Love of Country – Pass it on” Opening Gala: Pacific Aviation Museum
2016-12-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, December 3:
“For Love of Country – Pass it on” Opening Gala: Pacific Aviation Museum. The Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Guests will get a first look at newly restored aircraft fresh out of Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 10 p.m. For more Information, or to sponsor tables and tickets, call (808) 441-1006, email Carol@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Annual Canada-France-Hawai`i Telescope Stargazing Party – Waimea
2016-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | CFHT front lawn, 65-1238 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States
Saturday, December 3:
Annual Canada-France-Hawai`i Telescope Stargazing Party – Waimea. Right after the Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade at approximately 7 p.m., CFHT will host its annual stargazing party, with telescopes, hot beverages, keiki activities, and an opportunity to talk to the astronomers. Members of the West Hawai`i Astronomy Club will also be there with telescopes. CFHT front lawn, 65-1238 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea. Free to the public. For information call (808) 885-3121.

Willie Wonderland
2016-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, December 3:
Willie Wonderland. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning Willie K returns to his popular holiday concert which is sure to be filled with old favorites and new surprises. Willie Kahaiali`i is a charismatic, supremely talented, and versatile entertainer and a living legend on Maui. He has reworked traditional Hawaiian music to make it more contemporary. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Emily T Gail Show
2016-12-04
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and how high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide. Emily provides updates on many local events in December. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 4 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 11 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 18 – `Ohana Slack Key; December 25 – Spirit of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film
2016-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Sunday, December 4:
World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film. This 90- minute documentary features interviews with 36 WWII veterans and focuses on more than a dozen Pearl Harbor survivors and eye-witnesses, including Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. Narrated by actor Tom Selleck. Attendees can meet USS Arizona survivors and Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams, who are expected to attend the screening. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $10 per person, or $5 with Museum admission. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Vangie.Villa@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or call 808-447-1794.

Going Nuts for the Holidays Event
2016-12-04 10:00 - 19:00 | Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Sunday, December 4:
Going Nuts for the Holidays Event. Featuring Big Island grown macadamia nuts and coconuts. Live entertainment including hula, music, lectures, food demonstrations & samplings throughout the day. Fun for the entire family. A Zero Waste Event. Special Fundraiser Concert for Standing Rock Protectors, 4 to 7 p.m.; $15 donation. Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call (808) 936-5233 or visit http://hawaiianwellness.com/.

Waipa Kalo Festival
2016-12-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Waipa, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI, United States
Sunday, December 4:
Waipa Kalo Festival. Celebrate kalo with educational displays, a biggest kalo contest, poi pounding, kalo tastings, and foods inspired by kalo. Enjoy live music, hands-on activities, local artisans, a recipe contest, and silent auction. Bring a beach chair and enjoy the entire day at Waipa (just a half mile past town). Waipa’s beautiful Halulu Fishpond, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5 for adults and $1 for keiki (ages 3-18). For information visit http://www.waipafoundation.org/.

Holiday Pops with Guest Vocalist Nicole Parker
2016-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, December 4:
Holiday Pops with Guest Vocalist Nicole Parker. Holiday Pops is all about tradition. The Maui Pops Orchestra and guest vocalist, Nicole Parker. Nicole will sing a fun-filled selection of holiday music backed by the Maui Pops, and the orchestra will play some on its own, including “Around the World at Christmas,” “Trepak” from The Nutcracker and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2016-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, December 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Voices of Aloha Christmas Concert
2016-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | McKinley High School Auditorium, 1039 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, December 4:
Voices of Aloha Christmas Concert. Voices of Aloha’s 50-member chorus will present its one-performance only, much anticipated, popular public Christmas concert of the season. Tickets will be available for purchase on a first come first served basis. To purchase online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/. You may also purchase tickets directly from choir members or at the concert door starting at 5 p.m., December 4th. McKinley High School Auditorium, 1039 S. King St., Honolulu. For information visit https://voicesofaloha.live/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2016-12-05 08:30 - 23:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 4 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2016-12-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Blackened Canteen Ceremony
2016-12-06 07:00 - 09:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Tuesday, December 6:
Blackened Canteen Ceremony. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. For reservations call (808) 282-6570; first come first served. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 7 a.m. For information call (808) 445-9137 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
2016-12-06 08:30 - 11:30 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2016-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – In the Real Old Style; December 14 – Whales Homecoming; December 21 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; December 28 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 – 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2016-12-07 18:45 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every 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 7 – Jeff Peterson; December 14 – Ledward Kaapana; December 21 – Herb Ohta Jr & Jon Yamasato; December 28 – George Kahumoku. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

4th Annual Feast on the Beach Benefit
2016-12-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Lava Lava Beach Club, 69-1081 Kuualii Pl., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Friday, December 9:
4th Annual Feast on the Beach Benefit. A highly anticipated holiday benefit for local charities Hawai`i Island Humane Society, Hospice of Kona, Kohala Chamber of Commerce Lava Kids, Kona Community Hospital Foundation and North Hawai`i Hospice. Feast on the Beach features beer, wine and food stations created in conjunction with Paradise Gourmet Catering, along with Lava Lava Beach Club’s signature toes-in-the-sand ambiance. Nonstop music by LT Smooth and Ho`onu`a throughout the evening. Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waimea. 5:30 to 9 pm. Tickets are $150 per person or $2,000 for a reserved table. For more information, call (808) 326-7820 or visit http://lavalavabeachclub.com/bigisland/feast/.

Hope Station, A Christmas Drama
2016-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvary Chapel Lihue, 8-8100 Kushiro Hwy, Lihue, HI, United States
Fridays & Saturdays, December 9 & 10 and December 16 & 17:
Hope Station, A Christmas Drama. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1943 with the cast of Hope Station, a Christmas Drama with song, dance, and a story that brings hope to the midst of tragedy. Tickets are $5 and are available at Calvary Chapel, Lihue, World4word Bookstore. Calvary Chapel Lihue, 8-8100 Kushiro Hwy, Lihue. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 245-9673 or visit http://www.cclihue.com/1/.

Jo Koy
2016-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, December 9:
Jo Koy. Jo Koy’s infectious, explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries. In 2005, Jo had the “opportunity of a lifetime” with a performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few ever to receive a standing ovation. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 8:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine
2016-12-10 16:30 - 20:30 | Ulupalakua’s Maui Wine, 14815 Pi`ilani Hwy, Ulupalakua, HI, United States
Saturday, December 10:
Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine. Enjoy the lighting of a 20-foot Monterey Pine Christmas tree from Kula Botanical Gardens, live music entertainment, Santa’s arrival and photos with Santa, screening of “Home Alone” movie under the stars, holiday activities for families and sparkling toasts and tastings of MauiWine’s exclusive estate-grown wines for the grown-ups. Holiday comfort food will be available for sale by Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill. Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring cans of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui Food Bank. Ulupalakua’s Maui Wine, 14815 Pi`ilani Hwy, Ulupalakua. For information call (808) 878-6058 or visit https://mauiwine.com/.

Nutcracker Sweets
2016-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11:
Nutcracker Sweets. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful family-friendly production of the treasured classic featuring 150 MAPA students. With sumptuous costumes and inspired choreography set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, Nutcracker Sweets is a must-see holiday event for all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2016-12-11 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, December 11:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 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 http://kvbid.org/.

Princeville Night Market
2016-12-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, December 11:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina
2016-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front St., Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Tuesday, December 13:
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina. As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina features a free cultural and educational program open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about Lahaina. Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front Street, Lahaina. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3659 or visit http://www.mokuula.com/.

A Nutcracker Sweet
2016-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Wednesday, December 14:
A Nutcracker Sweet. Ballet Hawai`i puts on one of the most anticipated programs of the holiday season, “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy a sampling of this sweet concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. You will enjoy a free lanai performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during the December Farmer’s Market. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy selections from this classic holiday program. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 5 p.m. Free admission. For information visit http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/.

Live Nativity
2016-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 food. Crossroad Christian Fellowship, Kapa`a Bypass Rd., Kapa`a. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 821-2228.
