Connecting With Community: Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Santa arrived with elves in tow just in time for the 13th Annual Kaua’i’s Breakfast with Santa held at The Plantation House by Gaylords. The sold-out event benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i’s mentoring programs on Kaua’i enlisted support of Santa’s helpers. A heartfelt holiday shout out to the many sponsors and who made this wonderful event a magical success. The melodious voices of Kapa’a Middle School Choir & Ukulele band filled the air while Keiki participated in crafts, cookie decorating, and took photos with Santa. Following the tasty breakfast provided by Mark’s Place, the keiki made their way to the Kaua’i Plantation Railway where they enjoyed a train ride with Santa and received their holiday jingle bell necklaces.

Gather Federal Credit Union Support

Gather Federal Credit Union presented a $5,000 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at The Plantation House by Gaylords. Gather FCU CEO Tess Shimabukuru (center left) presented the check to BBBS Hawai’i President & CEO Tyler Kurashige. Kaua’i Family Magazine expresses heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors: Gather Federal Credit Union, Mark’s Place, The Plantation House by Gaylords, the Kapa`a Middle School Choir and ‘Ukulele band, Jim Raelson, M.D., DJM Productions, and the numerous volunteers and families who supported and helped make this holiday tradition breakfast a resounding success! 100% of the proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i’s School & Community Based Mentoring Programs which provides one-to-one mentor services. Mahalo for supporting this important mission!