Festival of Lights

Historic County Building 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, United States

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 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 […]

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, December 1:  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. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum

Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, December 1:  First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]

Free

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Old Town Hanapepe HI, United States

Friday Evenings:  Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Sunset Stories

International Market Place 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Nightly:  Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]

Free

Holualoa Music and Light Festival

Holualoa Village Holualoa, HI, United States

Saturday, December 2:  Holualoa Music and Light Festival.  Witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, listen to musicians perform Christmas music thru the evening at stages around the village, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming little artists’ colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. Santa will show up […]

Honolulu City Lights

December 2 – January 1: Honolulu City Lights. A month long Christmas lights and decorations display.  Highlights include the large outdoor tree, Shaka Santa and Mrs. Claus, indoor tree display and corridor of wreaths. Free activities and events, food vendors and children’s rides at cost.  Scheduled for opening night, Saturday, December 2:  4 p.m. – […]

Free

Kaneohe Christmas Parade

Kaneohe, HI, United States

Saturday, December 2: Kaneohe Christmas Parade.  Each year Kaneohe rings in the holiday season with its historic parade starting at Windward Mall and ending at Castle High School, along the following route: From Haiku Road and Alaloa, makai (ocean side) on Haiku Road, right on Kamehameha Highway (remaining in the Honolulu-bound lanes until Hoene Place […]

Paradise Studio Art Tour – Kea`au

Hawaiian Paradise Park 15-1570 Makuu Dr, Kea`au, HI, United States

Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3: Paradise Studio Art Tour – Kea`au.  Arts and fine crafts will be in abundance at the 10th Anniversary Paradise Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea`au. Seven studios with 25 local artists […]

Free

Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair

Kaua`i Museum 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, United States

Friday, December 2:  Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair. Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6 p.m. Parade route begins at the Vidinha Stadium […]