What Honolulu Services, Malls and Stores are Open or Closed for Christmas
Your winter guide to which Honolulu City and County services and retail stores will be available Christmas weekend 2022.
Holiday Guide
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
A Last-Minute Gift That Keeps on Giving
Paradise Monarchs provides unique holiday gifts for keiki and adults alike—and they‘re usually ready for pick-up within 24 hours.
We Tried It: Holiday Lights Tour
Sing along to carols on a double-decker trolley bus, drink hot cocoa, play games and take pictures with Santa and the Grinch.
Holiday 2022 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 1
Everything from prime rib and duck to Christmas cakes and New Year’s osechi boxes. More coming in Part 2 next week!
Instead of Presents, Give Your Keiki the Gift of Experience
Kids can have a blast at Kids City Hawai‘i, Wet ’n’ Wild, KidzArt, Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch and other local destinations.
Best Local Hot Cocoa to Keep Keiki Cozy
A holiday must-have, hot chocolate takes on many fun forms at these spots across O‘ahu.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Festive Holiday Cards and Gift Wrap from Wrappily, Lauren Roth, Hontas Higa and More
Send season’s greetings and deck out your gifts the Hawai‘i way with cheery island-inspired designs.
Make It: Turkey Place Cards
Make your guests feel special at Thanksgiving with cute, keiki-created place cards. Materials Small pumpkins and gourds Googly eyes Yellow and red felt Hot glue gun Toothpicks Index cards Instructions Write each guest's name on an index card. Attach…
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of where you can get festive this month.
The Coolest Spots on O‘ahu for Scenic Holiday and Instagram Shots
Professional photographers share 12 great backdrops, because your same-old staircase is so last year.
Keiki Treat: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
Learn how to make these mini cheesecake treats with your kids.
Make It With the Family: New Year Wish Box Craft
Upcycle holiday cards, wrapping and illustrations into a box to hold all your wishes for a new year.
Gift Guide for Families: Cool Classes for Keiki in Honolulu
Amp up the fun by gifting active experiences this holiday season.
5 Hawai‘i Memberships to Gift Your Keiki for Christmas
Here’s another way to support local. We break down what you’ll get with an annual membership at five local parks and activity centers.
Make It With the Family: Snowman Handprint Holiday Ornaments
Make fun memories with this simple craft that turns your child’s handprint into a festive keepsake.
Make It With the Family: Play Snow for Building Snowmen in Hawai‘i
Pack away the Play Doh for the winter. This moldable snow smells great and is so simple kids can mix it up by themselves.
Make It With the Family: Holiday Fluffy Slime
It’s the most wonderful slime of the year. A gooey keiki favorite receives a fluffy, festive makeover in adorably decorated Mason jars.
Make It With the Family: Shave Ice Pom Pom Ornament
Have an icy-cool yule with this merry and bright ornament.
Make It With the Family: Signature Ornament
Capture your child’s signature in an ornament you’ll keep on your tree for years to come.
Make It with the Family: Fern-Printed Wrapping Paper
Go green (and red) with festive wrap that keiki stamp with their own backyard finds.
Make It With the Family: 3D Paper Holiday Ornaments
Colorful paper, a good pair of scissors (or cutting machine) and a little glue are all you need for handmade decorations that pop.
HONOLULU Family Guide: Hosting a Socially Distant Cookie Swap
While many things can keep us apart, sharing cookies can bring us together this holiday season.
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