Family FUN Festivals & Events
Kaua’i Family Magazine – Winter 2025
November Events
ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CELEBRATES KING KAMEHAMEHA IV AND QUEEN EMMA
Date & Time: November 16, 10:00am
Description: Hawaiian music, Hawaiian scripture readings, hula and more.
HAWAI’I CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS: THE MUSIC MAN
Date & Time: November 21-30, 2025
Location: Kaua’i War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets: For tickets, visit www.hctkauai.org
5K TURKEY TROT AND 9 HOLE TURKEY SHOOT
Date & Time: November 27, 7am
Location: Ocean Course Hōkūala
Description: Get a healthy start to your Thanksgiving Day. A fun family friendly run, walk or trot on the beautiful Hōkūala grounds.
Registration: Register online at kauaiturkeytrot.org
KAUA’I MADE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Date & Time: November 27, 10am-3pm
Location: Kukui Grove
HOLIDAY FUN FAIR AND LIGHT SHOW
Date & Time: November 27, 5pm-8pm
Location: Kukui Grove
KUKUI GROVE’S SANTA’S HOUSE
Date & Time: November 28-December 24
Location: Kukui Grove
Description: Visit the legendary home of Santa & Mrs. Claus. Share precious holiday memories with professional photography.
KUKUI GROVE’S HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR
Date & Time: November 29-December 23, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm
Description: Bring back the magic of the holidays with this evening tradition.
December Events
LIGHTS ON RICE STREET PARADE
Date & Time: December 5, 6:30pm
Location: Downtown Lihu’e
Description: Parade starts at the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. Get there early, bring a chair and please pick up your trash after the parade.
TREE LIGHTING AT HOFGAARD PARK
Date & Time: December 6, 5:30pm
Description: See Waimea Town Light up, heralding the Christmas Season. Plus: a visit from Santa!
More Info: WaimeaLightparade.com
KAUA’I MADE HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY FAIR
Date & Time: December 6, 9am-2pm
Location: Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa
Website: Get a jump start on their website at www.kauaimade.net
MEET SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
Date & Time: December 6, 4pm-5:30pm
Location: Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Cost: FREE
KING’S KAUA’I PRESENTS: ‘OHANA CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Date & Time: December 7, 5pm-8pm
Location: 4368 Kukui Grove Street, Lihu’e
Description: Free event for the whole family: Christmas show, crafts, hot cocoa bar, photo booth and more!!
Website: Kingskauai.com
KAUA’I PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS: NICK TICKLE FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE
Date & Time: December 12-14
Audience: For keiki of all ages
Tickets: $10. Per person. Visit kauaiperformingarts.org
KīLAUEA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Date & Time: December 13, 4pm
Location: Kilauea Baseball Park
Details: Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Hanalei Taro & Juice Company food available for purchase.
Cost: Free & open to the public
JAKE SHIMABUKURO’S HOLIDAY HAWAI’I CONCERT
Date & Time: December 14, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Location: KCC Performing Arts Center Līhu’e
A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Date & Time: December 19, 7pm and December 20, 3pm
Location: St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lihu’e
Tickets: $30.
Contact: Greg Shephard: 808-482-1455
WAIMEA LIGHT PARADE
Date & Time: December 20, 6:00pm
Description: Electrified FUN! FREE From illuminated floats to glo-stick marching units you’ll see the westside community full of holiday cheer! The annual Waimea Light Parade travels down Main Street at 6:00 pm and ends at Hofgaard Park with a holiday music concert in the center of town!
More Info: Waimealightparade.com
FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Date & Time: December 25, 12pm until food runs out
Location: Chicken in a Barrel, Kapa’a location (next to Kapa’a NC)
Contact: 808-823-0780
HOLIDAY LIGHTS ENCORE SHOW
Date & Time: December 26, 7pm
Location: Kukui Grove Center
