December 6: Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremonies and Parade. Experience the lighting of the 50-foot Norfolk Christmas tree on the Honolulu Hale lawn, live entertainment and the unique Electric Light Parade along King Street. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with food booths and Keiki Rides at Sky Gate, tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Electric Light Parade, which begins at A`ala Park and continues down King Street. After the parade, families can view the decorated Christmas…

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3: Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival. A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food court.…

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1:  Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival.  A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food…

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…

Saturday, September 2:  Vegfest Oahu 2017.  With more than 50 booths offering education, food, and entertainment, activities include plant-based cooking demos by expert chefs, speakers on health and environmental topics, a unique collection of food entrepreneurs and local restaurants selling delicious vegan food, movement classes, lots of free food sampling, interactive exhibits with healthy games, and continuous live music.  Discover the many island resources that support plant-based living. Free Entry and Parking.  Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu.  For…

Friday & Saturday, June 29 & 30: Mango Jam Honolulu.  Live entertainment with local celebrity musicians, cultural performances and more. Craft booths and demonstrations. Food booths with mango-inspired dishes and beverages. Beer garden with mango-inspired drinks. Farmers’ market with fresh mangos and other produce. Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu. Free to the public.  For information call (808) 768-6622 or visit http://www.mangojamhonolulu.com/.

Saturday, July 14:  Best of Honolulu Festival.  A free, family-friendly event featuring 'ono food, keiki zone, entertainment and a marketplace. HONOLULU Family Magazine will also be holding its annual Cover Kids Search. They are searching for local kids between the ages of 1 and 12 years old to be on the covers next year. A professional photographer will take your child's photo on site and HONOLULU Family will waive the $10 Cover Kids entry fee just for the event. Honolulu Hale,…