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December 2023

27th Annual Festival of Lights

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Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

6:00 pm — 11:00 pm

Historic County Building Lihue

Free

Celebrate the holidays on Kauai at Elizabeth Freeman's annual holiday extravaganza, the award-winning Festival of Lights! Celebrating its 27th year, local designer Elizabeth Freeman presents a transformed holiday celebration of Kauai-style holiday art inspired by her and created with the assistance of local artisans from recycled and reclaimed materials. This year's transformed festival will highlight […]

Beach House Craft Fair

Island Happenings

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

9:00 am — 1:00 pm

Beach House Restaurant Koloa

A beautiful setting in Poipu just outside the Beach House Restaurant in Poipu! More than 40 vendors offering quality handcrafted items including a wide variety of Kauai Keepsakes, Clothing, Jewelry, Photographs, Paintings, Snacks, and much more with something for everyone!

Plant Swap Sundays with Alakoko Shop

Island Happenings

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

10:00 am — 1:00 pm

Alakoko Shop Lihue

Free

Calling all plant lovers! We invite you to share in the love for plants at Plant Swap Sundays. At the plant swap you can buy or sell your favorite plants. As many of us plant lovers say "more plants is always a good idea." Mark your calendar. First Plant Swap January 16, 2022

Princeville Artist & Flea Market

Island Happenings

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

3:00 pm — 7:00 pm

Princeville Community Center Princeville

Located at: Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Dr, Princeville, HI 96722 Bloom and Prosper is hosting the Princeville Artist & Flea Market at the Princeville Community Center on every second Sunday of the month from 3pm-7pm. Enjoy local vendors offering crafts, vintage apparel and accessories, jewelry, health products, food, and live music. Bloom & […]

Holiday Hula Celebration 2023

Featured Events

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

3:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lihue

$30.00

Kauai’s Annual Holiday Hula celebration is returning on Sunday December 10, 2023. Kamanawa Foundation presents Na Hula Kaohikukapulaniʻs Annual Holiday Hula Celebration. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, the dancers and musicians of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani will offer the spirit of the holidays through a variety of dance and musical presentations of […]

Princeville Night Market

Island Happenings

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

4:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Princeville Shopping Center Princeville

Free

The Princeville Night Market brings together 40 different Kauai artisans, live music, and food trucks every Second Sunday of the month! The market runs from 4-8pm and features diverse products such as wood carvings, handmade jewelry, local skincare, photography, and more.

The Perfect Cookie Platter Cooking Class

Island Happenings

Monday, December 11th, 2023

4:30 pm — 7:30 pm

Monkeypod Jam Lawai

Learn how to make show-stopping holiday cookie platters! In this class, we will create a variety of festive treats including cookies, spiced nuts, bars, breads, and balls that are decadent while standing up to Kauai’s humid environment. We will also practice platter assembly… It is a bit of an art and takes some practice! Each […]

Kapaa Sunshine Market

Island Happenings

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

3:00 pm — 4:30 pm

Kapaa Beach Park Kapaa

Free

Local produce, fruits and flowers.

Kauai Culinary Market

Island Happenings

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

4:00 pm — 6:00 pm

Kukui’ula Village Koloa

Explore this gourmet farmer's market every Wednesday and meet local farmers and Kauai grown/Kauai made packaged food vendors. Soak up the sunshine in the Beer & Wine Garden, near Merriman's, and experience live Chef demonstrations from some of the island's most talented Chefs! Enjoy live contemporary Hawaiian music with John & Pali, shop the island's […]

Aloha Market at NTBG

Island Happenings

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa

This event is every Thursday from 10am - 2pm through December 28, 2023. FREE HULA SHOW @ 12:30 Food Trucks - Shaka Burgers ~ Japanese Grandma (subject to change)

NTBG Aloha Market on the South Shore of Kauai

Island Happenings

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa

Free

National Tropical Botanical Garden Aloha Market Thursdays from 10am - 2pm 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, across from Spouting Horn Art & Farm Kauai made gifts & crafts Local produce & food vendors FREE Hula Show at 12:30pm For more info visit www.ntbg.org/aloha Call (808) 742-2623

Hale Puna Farmers Market

Island Happenings

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

3:30 pm — 5:30 pm

Hale Puna Waimea

Date and Time: Every Thursday 3:30pm - 5:30pm Location: 9567 Huakai Rd. Waimea, HI 96796. Under the old monkeypod tree at the historic Hale Puna house (formerly known as the Gulick-Rowell House) near the Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital. Street Parking Available. EBT and Cash accepted All produce and products sourced from the Hale Puna educational […]

Aloha Friday Art Nights on Kress Street

Island Happenings

Friday, December 15th, 2023

2:00 pm — 6:00 pm

Kress Street Lihue

Free

Join us every Aloha Friday on Kress Street for live art. From music to murals, artists share their magic with our community. If you are a muralists, musician, or artist in general and want to share your magic with the community, sign up online at www.kauaimurals.com

Friday Art Night

Island Happenings

Friday, December 15th, 2023

5:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Historic Hanapepe Town Hanapepe

Free

Join us for the magic of Hanapepe Art Night every Friday, from 5pm to 8pm in Historic Hanapepe Town on the west side of Kaua'i. Come visit the galleries, shops, street merchants, restaurants, food trucks, and live musicians that make for a unique Kauai experience. For more information visit hanapepe.org.

Random Rab

Island Happenings

Friday, December 15th, 2023

5:30 pm — 10:00 pm

Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion Kilauea

$44.50

Random Rab, born Robert Clinton, is an American electronic music producer hailing from the deserts of California. Rab has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music for over two decades, captivating audiences with his unique soundscapes and live performances. Growing up, Rab was surrounded by music, from the classical training of his parents to the […]

W I N T E R F E S T I V A L – A Cultural Celebration of Carols from Around The World

Island Happenings

Friday, December 15th, 2023

6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Kauai Philippine Cultural Center Puhi Lihue

$20.00

W I N T E R F E S T I V A L A Cultural Celebration of Carols from Around The World S. Morris Wise, Artistic Director Ben Nause, Accompanist Friday, December 15, 6:00 pm Sunday, December 17, 2:00 pm Kauai Chorale’s Winter Concert Tickets $20 Location: Kauai Philippine Cultural Center Dec 15 […]

Hanalei Farmers’ Market

Island Happenings

Saturday, December 16th, 2023

9:00 am — 12:00 pm

Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (Hanalei Community Center) Hanalei

Delicious locally grown fruits & vegetables from Kauai North Shore farmers. Tasty treats highlighting the culinary talents of the local area. Unique and beautiful Kauai made arts and crafts created by talented, local artists. Open every Saturday, 9:30 am to 12 noon on the grounds of Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei.

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market

Island Happenings

Saturday, December 16th, 2023

9:30 am — 12:30 pm

Prince Albert Park, Princeville Princeville

A Weekly event in the beautiful Prince Albert Park in Princeville. Featuring locally grown produce, honey, and value added products along with a vast array of Kauai designed and created products including handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, photos, artwork and more from Kauai's talented artists. Live music and local food vendors make this a must stop for […]

2023 Waimea Light Parade

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Saturday, December 16th, 2023

5:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Hofgaard Park, Waimea Waimea

Free

23rd Annual Waimea Light Parade, community parade through the main street of Waimea, Kauai. Presented by HHSC Kauai Region, Meridian Pacific Ltd., Kerzner - Mana'olana Partners, Kekaha Agriculture Association, Grove Farm, Kauai Island Utility Corporation, and Global Ag Services. This years Grand Marshall is HFA Chad Buck. Roads close at 5:00 pm on Saturday Dec […]

Kalani Pe’a: Hawaiian Christmas

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Saturday, December 16th, 2023

5:30 pm — 10:30 pm

Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion Kilauea

$50

Saturday, December 16 Doors 5:30 PM :: Show 6:30 PM Tickets available here! Kalani Pe'a's Hawaiian Christmas FEATURING Hālau Ka Pā Hula O Hīnano under the direction of Kumuhula Troy Allen Hīnano Lazaro Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas show is a celebration of the warmth and special “aloha” of the Holiday Season, sharing much-loved songs from […]