What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?

Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

Celebrate the season at Paula Fuga's “Home for the Holidays" shows this December!
Hawai'i's Queen of Soul is back again to share her sonic gifts and her favorite holiday tunes with her stellar band. Make “Home for the Holidays” your family party plan or work soiree this year!

Sponsored by Kapahulu-Moiliili Lions Club

Santa Claus is traveling throughout the islands and making special visits to several libraries! Join us for a cheerful 30-minute story time featuring festive holiday tales. Afterward, keiki and their families can meet Santa and take their own photos, so be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
Each keiki will receive a fun holiday gift from Santa.
This free program is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but guests of all ages are welcome. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

There will be 800 marchers, 15 vehicles, 2 floats and 4 bands. It starts at Noelani School and goes to Woodlawn Drive, Kolowalu Street, East Manoa Road, Lowrey Avenue, Manoa Road and ends up at Manoa District Park

Holiday cheer will once again grace the neighboring community, bringing joy to its residents! 

Sponsored by the Pearl City Shopping Center Merchants Association and partners with Pearl City High School Project Grad, who volunteer to coordinate the festive parade.

After the parade, check out the BLEIZN FX Cruz Night Car Show featuring by invitation only…dozens of Hawaii's top Hot Rods & Classic Cars with lots of door prizes! (no purchase required). Cruz Night runs from 5pm - 8pm next to Flagship Fastlube & Union 76 on the Makai side of Pearl City Shopping Center. 

Santa Claus is traveling throughout the islands and making special visits to several libraries! Join us for a cheerful 30-minute story time featuring festive holiday tales. Afterward, keiki and their families can meet Santa and take their own photos, so be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
Each keiki will receive a fun holiday gift from Santa.
This free program is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but guests of all ages are welcome. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Each year, Kapolei City Lights kicks-off with Opening Night Festivities featuring a wonderful Block Party and dazzling Parade centered around Kapolei Hale! For 2025, the opening night is set for Saturday, December 6!!

Block Party

Showcasing a wide variety of local vendors, live music, and excellent eateries, the Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 around Kapolei Hale. We’ve got so much planned for this party we are taking over several streets for the event, including: Ulu‘ōhi‘a, Ala Kahawai, ‘Alohikea, and Kama‘aha Ave.

Enjoy an amazing lineup of local entertainment and events on the stage near the mauka-end of Kapolei Hale. Emceed by Councilmember Augie Tulba, this venue will offer the following scheduled performances.

Another hilarious original musical comedy from the Sounds of Aloha Chorus and its quartets!

Classical and Holiday Music!

Free Admission and Free Parking: Access on-campus parking from Pensacola Street. Also nearby street parking.

The Oahu Civic Orchestra is a 65 piece community orchestra that has been giving free concerts in the community for over 45 years.

Vroom, Vroom for Toys!

The 61st Kaneohe Christmas Parade, "Hometown Heroes"! Usher in the holiday season for all of Windward Oʻahu!

Santa Claus is traveling throughout the islands and making special visits to several libraries! Join us for a cheerful 30-minute story time featuring festive holiday tales. Afterward, keiki and their families can meet Santa and take their own photos, so be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
Each keiki will receive a fun holiday gift from Santa.
This free program is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but guests of all ages are welcome. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Bring your ohana and beach chairs to watch hundreds of Parade Marchers including Mililani High School Band, Hula Hãlau's, Community Groups, Schools, Local Businesses, Neighborhood Organizations, Beauty Queens, and Santa Claus!

Parade starts at Mililani High School Kauinana Stadium and will travel along Kipapa Drive past Millani Shopping Center, to Moenamanu St., then onto Kuahelani Ave., and Meheula Pkwy., ending at the Town Center of Mililani.

The parade will start from Kaala Elementary at 6:30pm, going up California Avenue, and ending at North Cane Street.

Celebrate the Christmas season with the beautiful voices and hula of our youngest learners as nā haumāna o ke kula haʻahaʻa present their annual Christmas Concert.

The Christmas Night Market will be a family friendly night of music, crafts, and local foods! Find that one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays.

Santa Claus is traveling throughout the islands and making special visits to several libraries! Join us for a cheerful 30-minute story time featuring festive holiday tales. Afterward, keiki and their families can meet Santa and take their own photos, so be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
Each keiki will receive a fun holiday gift from Santa.
This free program is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but guests of all ages are welcome. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Revel in the festive spirit as the Honolulu Brass Quintet and choir fill the Cathedral with holiday joy.

Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

Santa Claus is traveling throughout the islands and making special visits to several libraries! Join us for a cheerful 30-minute story time featuring festive holiday tales. Afterward, keiki and their families can meet Santa and take their own photos, so be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
Each keiki will receive a fun holiday gift from Santa.
This free program is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but guests of all ages are welcome. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.

Free

Opening Ceremony:

Begins at 5:30 PM and the lights are scheduled to be turned on at approximately 6 PM

Public Workers' Electric Light Parade:

• The parade travels on King Street, from River Street to Kawaiahao Street.

• Step-off is at approximately 6 PM and the first unit arrives at Honolulu Hale approximately 6:30 PM

Free annual Holiday Concert at the historic Kawaiahao Church coincides with the Honolulu City Lights festivities on the same night.

1ST Annual Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza will also be a TV special on K5 and KHNL.

Star-Studded lineup includes:
🎁SEAN NA’AUAO
🎁NATALIE AI KAMAU’U
🎁NA HOA
🎁 KAPENA
🎁2025 MERRIE MONARCH OVERALL WINNING HULA HALAU ‘O KAMUELA
🎁 2025 KEIKI HULA OVERALL WINNING HALAU HI’IAKAINAMAKALEHUA
🎁2025 MISS KEIKI HULA MAKYLA ARAKAKI
🎁2025 MASTER KEIKI HULA MAKAIO
LONO-HOLANI
🎁 GUEST MC DILLON ANCHETA

Coordinated by the Hawaii Kai Lions Club and sponsored by Koko Marina Center.

Parade ends at Koko Marina Center, followed by the Koko Marina. Center Christmas Carnival Celebration.

Bring the keiki, bring the ‘ohana! (activities subject to change)

• Visit and take photos with Santa Claus and his Elf

• Keiki Hula

• Cookie Decorating

• Popcorn Booth

• Carnival Games

Donate a toy!

Bring a new unwrapped toy to enjoy the carnival games FOR FREE!

This year’s concert features a lineup of acclaimed Hawai‘i artists, including Grammy-nominated, 21-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Henry Kapono; two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient Raiatea Helm; the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus; and other special guests:

The parade begins with warm-up and step-off from Fort DeRussy Park and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park. The torch-lit parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles along Waikiki’s main thoroughfare, Kalakaua Avenue, with festive scenery of Waikiki Beach as your backdrop. On your left, tall, twinkling hotels and restaurants are teeming with flowers, torches and spectators; to your right grand palms & white sand beach unfold to the open ocean. You won’t find a warmer welcome in any other destination!

Starts at United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to end at Kohou St. 

Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.