Activities
Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus for free
Mr. and Mrs. Kringle will be making an appearance this weekend at Kona Commons.
‘Home for the HiloDays’ returns with music, comedy, dancers and special guests
The holiday tradition returns for its third year this weekend at the historic Palace Theater in Downtown Hilo.
Stay informed with Hawaiʻi County’s new mobile app Kāhea
Hawaiʻi County has launched its official mobile application, Kāhea.
Holiday magic has arrived at the Kona Christmas House
Located in Pualani Estates in Kailua-Kona, the lights of the Kona Christmas House owned by the Long family can be seen from Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Public input sought on protection and future use of Pōhue Bay area
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to participate in a public meeting regarding protection and potential future use of the remote 16,451-acre Kahuku-Pōhue parcel the park acquired earlier this year.
Santa Claus comes to Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa
Selfies with Santa are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18 at the center stage.
‘Winter Wonderland’ comes to Kahilu Theatre
The Prince Dance Company presents “Winter Wonderland: Holidays Celebrations from Around the World” at Waimea’s Kahilu Theatre on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.
Christmas Parade and Keiki Festival at Waikōloa Village on Dec. 10
The Christmas parade starts at 10 a.m. at Kamakoa Park (skatepark) and ends at the Waikōloa School.
Food Basket has four more ‘Ohana Food Drops in December
The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank, will be holding four ʻOhana Food Drop distributions this month to help alleviate low food security during the holiday season.
New Hawai’i County Council to be sworn in Monday
The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Hawai’i Care Choices to host free Season of Light celebration
Hawaiian Santa and one of his elves will make a special appearance during this year’s Season of Light celebration hosted by Hawai‘i Care Choices.
Calling all Hawai‘i students: Entries sought for ‘We (Heart) Veterans’ pin design challenge
Students will flex their design and engineering skills by creating a digital 3-D model of a wearable pin that celebrates their unique appreciation for veterans.
Annual art contest open for Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamps
The annual art contest for the 2023-24 Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp is here.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
No parking zones enforced on Daniel K. Inouye Highway during Mauna Loa eruption
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public to use caution and common sense on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway — Route 200, formerly known as Saddle Road — during the ongoing Mauna Loa eruption.
Hilo’s beloved Christmas lights parade was back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021
The East Hawai’i Lions Club spearheaded the festivities of Christmas music, colorful lights and family fun.
Celebrate holidays with music: Kona Aloha Singers to hold holiday concert
The Kona Aloha Singers will hold a holiday concert — Holiday Aloha — at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel on Dec. 3.
N2 Dance presents ‘Willy Moon and the C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E. Factory’
The production is scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2 at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater.
Hilo Christmas parade returns in full glory on Nov. 26
A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.
41st annual Christmas Treasures Art, Jewelry, Gift and Craft Fair scheduled in Kona
The event will be hosted by Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Nov. 25-26.
