Saturday December 7:
Honolulu City Lights.  Experience the lighting of the 50-foot Norfolk Christmas tree on the lawn, live entertainment and the unique Electric Light Parade along King Street. Food booths, keiki rides and souvenir booths open on the Honolulu Hale (City Hall) grounds at 4 p.m. Tree lighting at 6 p.m., followed by the parade. After the parade, families can venture over to Sky Gate, on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, to watch the star-studded holiday concert and enjoy the family rides and food booths.  Honolulu Hale, 550 S. King St., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 768-6622 or visit www.honolulucitylights.org.

Saturday December 7:  
The Kauai Community College Instrumental Music Ensembles their  2013 Winter Concert Series. Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii: at 7:00pm. The series begins with the Kauai Community College Jazz Ensemble and the Kauai Community College Wind Symphony presenting their programs on The Jazz Ensemble will feature tunes by Thad Jones and the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra.  Kaua‘i Community College’s own Peggy Lake will be featured as the Jazz Vocalist for the evening.  The Wind Symphony will be feature music ranging from selections from Disney’s The Lion King, the classic march Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Souza, and some holiday favorites. Admission is free,  but donations are accepted at the door. All donations will help continue this unique program. For more information: Contact Sarah Tochiki (Wind Symphony Director) via: tochikis@hawaii.edu, phone: 808-387-6772, or Nina Saraos (Symphony Orchestra Director) via: saraos@hawaii.edu or :808-653-5374, or Barry Toy (Jazz Ensemble Director):barrytoy@hawaii.edu.

Saturday, December 7: 
‘Tis the Season for Giving Children’s Holiday Craft Fair.  Admission is Free.  Those who bring an unwrapped gift for a child valued at $10 will receive a $5 coupon for use at the craft fair. Maui Beach Hotel, 170 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, Molokai Room.  For information call (808) 446-4466.

Saturday, December 7: 
Christmas in Waimea.  Enjoy craft fairs, entertainment, holiday giving, keiki (children’s) games, and food at venues throughout Waimea.  The annual lighted parade, starts at 5:30 p.m. from historic Church Row Park to Waimea Park. The main highway through town will be closed from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Santa will be at Parker Ranch Center after the parade. Enjoy hot chocolate and star gazing at Canada-France Telescope after the parade with astronomers talking about the December sky.  9 a.m. to 7 p.m.   For information visit www.waimeatown.org.

Saturday, December 7: 
4^th Annual Waipa Kalo Festival.  A fun and informative day celebrating kalo with activities for the whole family including educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on keiki activities, unique Kauai artisans, and, of course, amazing food showcasing kalo. Community contests for best kalo recipe, biggest kalo and keiki art. Home grown live music all day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at Waipa’s beautiful Halulu Fishpond, alongside Hanalei Bay.  Fee $5 adults, $1 for keiki under 18.  For information call (808) 826-9969.

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8:  
The 7^th annual Paradise Studio Tour.  District of Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park residential area features 14 home art studios open to the public with artists and crafters selling works in many art forms. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For a brochure with map visit www.paradisestudiotour.com or call (808) 557-0931.

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8:  
The 7^th annual Paradise Studio Tour.  District of Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park residential area features 14 home art studios open to the public with artists and crafters selling works in many art forms. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For a brochure with map visit www.paradisestudiotour.com or call (808) 557-0931.

Saturday, December 7:
Mililani Town Christmas Parade. Mililani Shopping Center will be welcoming the holiday
season with a host of winter-themed crafts, performances, and activities for kids of all ages! Festivities begin at 9
a.m., as the parade begins at Mililani Shopping Center, 95-221 Kipapa Dr., Mililani, and travels to the town center.
For information call (808) 722-6467.

Saturday, December 7:
Kaneohe Christmas Parade. Enjoy your morning with a Holiday Parade in the town of
Kaneohe. See local bands, marchers, floats and more. Starts at Windward Mall at Haiku Road, towards
Kamehameha Hwy ending at Castle High School. Parade begins at 9 a.m. Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha
Hwy., Kaneohe. For information call (808) 348-2749.

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.