Community Calendar

The Hawaii Kai Library Bookstore Sale is having a 50% off sale on all Spiritual and Religion Books, Cook books and Crafts and hobbies for the month of November. There will also be a 50% off STOREWIDE SALE from Nov. 12th to the 15th, 2025 . Our Volunteers are constantly restocking so be sure to stop in.

The Bookstore will be closed on November 11 in honor of the Veterans as well as closing on the 4th Thursday of the month for Thanksgiving.

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

Keep it Kaimuki is making spirits bright with a holly-jolly event that celebrates community and local businesses. This year Keep it Kaimuki Saturday returns for its ninth year on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family- and pet-friendly event will allow shoppers to browse exclusive discounts and promotions at over 30 participating Kaimuki businesses. Shoppers can get into the holiday spirit with free trolley rides throughout Kaimuki, complimentary holiday activities and photo opportunities and live entertainment at Aliʻiolani Elementary School.

Enjoy all of the tree-mendous festivities happening during Keep it Kaimuki Saturday including the highly anticipated virtual Christmas tree lighting and concert at Puʻu O Kaimuki Mini Park. The tree lighting and concert will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. to sundown, marking the start of the holiday season. You can catch the tree lighting and concert online via Keep it Kaimuki’s Instagram Live (@keepitkaimuki).

Keep it Kaimuki Saturday is a free, family-friendly community event in Kaimuki’s business district held annually on Small Business Saturday. In addition to in-store offers at participating businesses, Keep it Kaimuki Saturday is the focus all month long on the group’s social media channels — offering followers a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite neighborhood shops and restaurants. Keep it Kaimuki will also release new seasonal merchandise including tees, mugs, stickers, and pins bearing the iconic Keep it Kaimuki design that will be available to order on www.keepitkaimuki.com.

For updates on Keep it Kaimuki Saturday, follow Keep it Kaimuki on Facebook at www.facebook.com/keepitkaimuki and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/keepitkaimuki.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

Hawaii Watercolor Society’s Little Picture Show, ARTINI: - See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.

The Downtown Art Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 28th.

This exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through the diverse regions of the Philippines featuring centerpieces of Filipino attire, from the southern Muslim and Indigenous communities in Mindanao, to the Indigenous communities in the northern Luzon region, to the predominantly Roman Catholic central Visayan Islands, to the national dress associated with Manila.

Honoring the deep connection between Hawai'i and the Philippines, a display of historical photographs shares the story of the Sakada, the first 15 Filipinos who immigrated to Hilo, Hawai'i, as labor workers in 1906.

The Music Man – Presented by Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre
Step into River City, Iowa, with Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre’s dazzling production of The Music Man, November 21–30 at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall. This beloved Broadway classic is filled with unforgettable songs, lively dance numbers, and a heartwarming story about love, community, and the power of music. Perfect for families and theater lovers of all ages, it’s a show that celebrates togetherness and the joy of live performance.
Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre is proud to be a nationally award-winning theater company, recently honored with the prestigious 2024/2025 Stand for the Arts Award from Spectrum and Ovation TV.
Showtimes: Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm.
Tickets and info: www.hctkauai.org

Maui Public Art Corps & Lāhainā Restoration Foundation Present the 2025 Hui Mo'olelo Film Festival
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 | Free | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | RSVP
​ProArts Playhouse: 1280 South Kihei Road, Kihei HI 96753

Back by popular demand! Join us for a special encore screening of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā — a beloved collection of animated short films that honor Lāhainā’s history, culture, and enduring sense of place.

Premiered in February 2025, these films emerged from the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā storytelling program — a partnership among the County of Maui, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society, Maui Public Art Corps, and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. Led by Kalapana Kollars and Anuhea Yagi, the program paired intergenerational storytellers to record personal memories rooted in Lāhainā. The resulting films share the voices of Jennifer Freeland and her father Haines Burt Freeland, Louis Garcia III and Kaliko Storer, Teva Medeiros and his grandfather Timothy Medeiros Sr., Coach Earle Kukahiko, Abraham “Snake” Ah Hee and Myrna Ah Hee, Reverend Gensho Hara and his daughter Yayoi Hara, Sally Ann Delos Reyes and Lopaka White, and Theo Morrison of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

This reprise event invites our community to continue sharing memories and hopes for Lāhainā as we reflect together on its past and future. Please RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_DTdoAAW2wPJHRB8tYgJNOuOd2uDnOP58mPWBB-ZC1qGRIg/viewform

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives invites families to celebrate the holiday season with an evening of festivities and the best seats for the Honolulu City Lights Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Now in its 38th year, Honolulu City Lights has been a beloved holiday tradition since 1987, bringing joy to generations of families with its spectacular parade and festive celebrations. The iconic Electric Light Parade, featuring brilliantly decorated city vehicles from refuse trucks to fire engines, has delighted crowds since 1990 with its creative displays and community spirit.
Guests can enjoy prime parade viewing from the elevated grounds of Hawaiian Mission Houses, which sit 18 inches above King Street level, offering an excellent vantage point for this beloved holiday tradition. For just $10 per person, attendees will have access to the viewing area and can participate in family-friendly activities from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., including 19th-century games and traditional candle making.
The historic houses will be open for self-guided tours during the event, giving visitors a unique opportunity to explore two of Hawaiʻi's oldest documented buildings while celebrating the season.
Food will be available for purchase on-site from John’s World Famous Hawaiian Hot Dogs and Cool Beans Coffee, though guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments. Limited seating will be provided under a tent, and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening on the lawn.
Event Details:
● Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
● Time: 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
● Activities: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
● Parade Viewing: Approximately 6:00 p.m.
● Location: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
● Cost: $10 per person

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Johnny The Third . He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Saturday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.