Community Calendar

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.

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

Our most popular concert of the year! Revel in the festive spirit as the Honolulu Brass Quintet and choir fill the Cathedral with holiday joy.

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.

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

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

First Friday each month join local musicians kanikapila. Laid back, fun, and entertaining! Come enjoy the art at the gallery and interact with the band!

All ages

Come study the stars, travel across the Earth and into our solar system, and share stories with us in our J. Watumull Planetarium! Enter our Trivia Dome and test yourself with quiz questions spanning topics such as astronomy, natural sciences, history, and pop culture.

Show will have a quiz format. Families encouraged at the 6:00 p.m. show. Questions increase in difficulty in the 7:30 p.m. show. All ages welcome.

Stargazing with the Hawaiian Astronomical Society begins following the first show on the Great Lawn, weather permitting. Guests for either show may access the planetarium lobby and lawn area before and after their showtime, between 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Farmers and Artisan market

Get into the holiday spirit and shop with heart! It’s your one-stop festive shop to support local businesses, spread cheer, and give back through our fundraiser for Aliiolani Elementary School. Find the perfect unique gift for everyone on your list—while helping our keiki shine bright this season!

Event Contact
Phone: (808)-688-6638
info@islandcraftfairs.org​​​

VENDORS:
Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including cooking, serving and produce booths & Food Truck!
Application deadline is the Wednesday before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time