Candlelight Service at State of Hawai`i’s Oldest Church

Mokuaikaua Church 75-5713 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Monday, December 24:  Candlelight Service at State of Hawai`i’s Oldest Church.  Mokuaikaua Church will celebrate Christ’s birth with their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.  Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 8 p.m.  For more information, call (808) 329-0655 or email office@mokuaikaua.com or visit www.mokuaikaua.com.

Hawaiian Music Series

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

Thursday, December 27: 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 […]

Free

Steven Tyler

A&B Amphitheater One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Thursday, December 27: Steven Tyler. Steven Tyler is an award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, author, and actor. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has sold more than 150 million records, both as solo artist and as a member of the legendary rock band Aerosmith, and […]

Annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding

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

Saturday, December 29:  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 for $5. New Year’s crafts, food vendors, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more.  Akiko’s Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, […]

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou

Anaina Hou Community Park 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States

Saturday, December 29:  Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou.  Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the […]

Hawaiian Sunset Saturday

Coconut Grove Marketplace Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, December 29: Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays.  Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula.  Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission.  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Free

New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display

Poipu Beach Park Koloa, HI, United States

Monday, December 31:  New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display.  Grab you lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this annual celebration at Poipu Beach Park.   There will be a showing of a free family-friendly movie, (TBA), on the big outdoor screen followed by a spectacular fireworks show.  Food trucks will be lined up to keep bellies happy. Poipu Beach Park, 2179 Hoone […]

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Kaka`ako Waterfront Park Honolulu, HI, United States

Monday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration.  Bring in the New Year with this annual party that includes entertainment like carnival rides, food trucks, beer garden and a lot of magnificent firework displays. Kaka`ako Waterfront Park, 102 Ohe St., Honolulu.  6 p.m.

9th Annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival

January 1 – 9: 9th Annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival - Various Locations  The festival brings an immersive visual experience to the island each January, offering guests heart-pounding adventure, giant surf, marine life, international expeditions and ocean action, all while garnering greater insight and understanding into the ocean environment and island culture. Breakfast Talks provide […]

Hilo Bay New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display

Hilo Bayfront 1273 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Tuesday, December 31:  Hilo Bay New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display.  When the clock strikes midnight, the best place to be in Hilo will be on the waters of Hilo Bay with unobstructed views of fireworks as the explode directly overhead.