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Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge nears its $1M donation goal
The Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge are $85,000 away from reaching their goal for the 2022 fall Endowment Campaign.
Kona Beth Shalom to host Chanukah Celebration
Enjoy traditional holiday songs, learn to dance the “Chanukah Hula” and much more during the free event.
Hanukkah Menorah on display for first time as part of holiday open house at County Building in Hilo
The 8-foot tall menorah provided by Rabbi Rachel Short and the congregation of Ahava ‘Aina.
Community invited to lighting of first candle of Hanukkah in Hilo with Ahava ‘Aina
Ahava ‘Aina is inviting everyone to participate in the lighting of the first candle of Hanukkah with Rabbi Rachel at the Grand Naniloa Resort, located at 93 Banyan Drive in Hilo, on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.
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.
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.
Grammy winner and Lifetime Achievement honoree Kahumoku talks about his future
George Kahumoku received the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Artists’ 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.
In this interview, Kahumoku describes a Hawaiian culture that nurtured his life as a musician, his artistic routine, and the “accident” that made winning Grammys possible. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviews him.
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.
Public invited to experience a World of Magic at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater
The free performance will feature magician Alexander the Amazing, contortionist Artemis and young music talents from Puna Taiko.
Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites Big Island to Holidays in Kahuku
The free community event is this weekend and will feature crafts, food, music and more.
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.
Historic Kailua Village celebrating holiday season with tree lighting, concert, parades
The holiday season begins in Kailua Village with a tree lighting on Nov. 25 that features a special musical performance by Kapulanakēhau Tamure and keiki hula performances.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to celebrate Polynesian culture with special lūʻaus Nov. 21 and Dec. 26
The events will pay tribute to the music, hula and the variety of dynamic Polynesian cultures that inhibit the Island of Hawaiʻi and community of Hilo.
Hear ye, hear ye! First Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire cometh
The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.
