Aloha Visitor Guides

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday
2016-11-20 11:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, November 20:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2016-11-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, November 20:
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 www.KVBID.org.

Turkey Trot
2016-11-24 07:00 - 12:00 | Rice Park, Kula Hwy., Kula, HI, United States
Thursday, November 24:
Turkey Trot. Race starts at Rice Park, Kula Hwy., Kula. 16.2 Mile Race starts at 7 a.m. 8.6 Mile Race starts at 8 a.m. Participants must guess and register their time before they start the race. The 1, 2 and 3 place winner will depend on how close you come to your guessed time. No smart phones or any timing devices are allowed. Entrance fee is $15, free to VIRR (Valley Isle Road Runners) members. For information call (808) 222-2484 or visit www.virr.com.

24th Annual Hawaiian Style Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kaua`i Style”
2016-11-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue
Sunday, November 20:
24th Annual Hawaiian Style Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kaua`i Style”. This Festival gathers some of Kaua`i’s and Hawai`i’s finest artists in the Slack Key Guitar Genre for a 6 hour long concert, as well as ono food, in the beautiful ballroom of the Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. Noon to 6 p.m. $10 admission. For tickets and information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Hawaiian Music Series
2016-11-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina, HI, United States
Thursday, November 24:
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 information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Kailua Kalikimaka Village Tree Lighting
2016-11-25 17:45 - 19:45 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday, November 25:
Kailua Kalikimaka Village Tree Lighting. Village Holiday festivities kick off with a traditional lighting of the Kailua Village Christmas tree. Meet friends and family, and bring the kids to Emma’s Square, across from Hulihe`e Palace. 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Waikiki Holiday Parade
2016-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, November 25:
Waikiki Holiday Parade. Since 1998, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor Survivors and the anniversary of the attacks. Thousands of spectators, residents and visitors gather on the Friday after Thanksgiving to watch this non-competitive parade, which hosts local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. Kalakaua Avenue, between Kuhio Avenue and the Honolulu Zoo. Parade begins at 7 p.m. For information call (800) 331-8579 or visit www.waikikiholidayparade.com.

Holiday Craft Fair at the Hawaiian Mission Houses
2016-11-26 08:30 - 15:00 | Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturday, November 26:
Holiday Craft Fair at the Hawaiian Mission Houses. Attend Oahu’s oldest and finest Holiday Craft Fair to get your one-of-a-kind, Island handmade crafts. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Admission. For information call (808) 447-3910 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Kilauea Art Night
2016-11-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, November 26:
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.

Maui Choral Arts Association presents “Yule Be Home for Christmas”
2016-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, November 27:
Maui Choral Arts Association presents “Yule Be Home for Christmas”. Join artistic director, Gary Leavitt and pianist Lotus Dancer, with surprise special guests, surrounded by their large, exceptional chorus. From holiday classics & sing-alongs to new arrangements of old favorites, this is the concert to get your holiday spirit in high gear. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Ku`uipo Kumukahi
2016-11-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, November 27:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Ku`uipo Kumukahi. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Holualoa Music and Light Festival – Kona
2016-12-01 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
Saturday, December 3:
Holualoa Music and Light Festival – Kona. Historic Holualoa Village lights up at dusk, featuring local style music throughout the town. Just before sunset, Santa arrives in his convertible sleigh and then greets keiki from his tent next to the Holualoa Gallery in the center of town all evening. Over two dozen of the festively lit classic wooden buildings, many of which are now art studios and galleries, host free refreshments and holiday specials until the event wraps up about 8:30 p.m. For information call at (808) 322-8484 or visit http://www.holualoahawaii.com/.

Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary – Military Band Performance
2016-12-01 08:45 - 22:00 | Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI, United States
Thursday – Tuesday, December 1 – 6:
Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary – Military Band Performance. A wonderful live military band performance at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl., Honolulu. 8:45 to 10 a.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2016-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Hui Holidays First Night Celebration
2016-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI, United States
Thursday, December 1:
Hui Holidays First Night Celebration. Hui No’eau’s highly anticipated “Hui Holidays” artisan showcase returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list. Enjoy drinks, pupu, and spirited music while surrounded by the holiday décor of the dramatically decorated Kaluanui Estate. First Night guests will also have first access to the Hui’s beautiful and sought after handmade wreaths. Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 5 to 8 p.m. $30 admission. For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit http://www.huinoeau.com/.

Jazz Minds
2016-12-01 18:30 | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Let it Snow
2016-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Queen Kaahumanu Center Center Stage, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through December 24:
Let it Snow. Enjoy a magical winter wonderland experience with snowfall, holiday music and free Starbucks hot chocolate served by Jingle Ambassadors. Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. December 1 – 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; December 24, Noon to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 856-8109 or visit http://queenkaahumanucenter.com/.

Annual Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair – Hilo
2016-12-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2016-12-02 16:00 - 21:00 | Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Manono St., Hilo, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3:
Annual Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair – Hilo. This annual event features products that showcase the talents of local artists and offer a diverse selection of unique Christmas gifts that are not available anywhere else. All applicants are screened with consideration given to the uniqueness, quality and craftsmanship of the product. Enjoy live entertainment, along with ono kaukau (food) by Liko Lehua Cafe and prize drawings. Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Manono St., Hilo. Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 966-4647 or visit http://www.namakua.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program
2016-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair
2016-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , 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 and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kaua`i Museum that lasts all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food vendors; the museum will be open 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. For information on the parade, call (808) 639-3571. For information on the craft fair, call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2016-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, 96718, United States
Every 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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 2 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; December 9 – Legends of Slack Key; December 16 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; December 23 – Heart of Slack Key; December 30 – Ahupua`a- Mountain to Sea. Free gift drawing. 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 the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2016-12-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free. For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2016-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
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 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; December 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For transportation packages to Lanai Friday Town Party, visit http://go-lanai.com/. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2016-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, December 2:
First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Ruth Freedman will be playing holiday classics on her antique harp. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2016-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Movie on the Beach
2016-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Waikiki Outdoor Theater, 2685 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday & Sunday, December 2 & 4:
Movie on the Beach (U.S. Air Force Theme). Enjoy a wonderful movie on the beach, fun for the whole family. Waikiki Outdoor Theater, Queens Beach, 2629, 2685 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com/.

Twilight Christmas Parade – Waimea
2016-12-03 | Church Row, Waimea, HI, United States
Saturday, December 3:
Twilight Christmas Parade – Waimea. Starting at Church Row, and ending at Waimea Town Park. Visit with Santa Parker Ranch Center immediately after the parade and have a free picture taken with him. There will be goody bags for all children, while supplies last.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-12-03 06:00 - 20:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 3 – Gifts of the Ancestors; December 10 – For the Birds; December 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; December 24 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; December 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. 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. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.
