Dec 24 Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 amWalk-ins accepted as capacity allowedReservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135Cost: 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 TerracePalm GardenEconomic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)Outdoor Butterfly Gardenand an affiliated Gift Shop
The North Shore Country Market is back! Join us every Wednesday from 1 to 6 PM at Liliuokalani Protestant Church in Haleiwa.Discover fresh local produce, unique gifts from artisans and crafters, delicious food, and live island music.Serving the North Shore community for over 30 years — the North Shore Country Market welcomes you every Wednesday afternoon. Free Market parking!
Dec 25 Thursday
Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.
Dec 26 Friday
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.
Dec 27 Saturday
Farmers and Artisan market
Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.