Celebrate the Season Kaua'i Style

Holiday Events Guide

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Starts at 6 p.m. Historic County Building, Līhuʻe.

Josie Chock’s amazing decorations using recycled materials. Shutter-bug photo op, entertainment, and the arrival of Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele.

Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Dec. 24, 6–8 p.m. Also open Christmas Eve.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 5

ANNUAL LIGHTS ON RICE PARADE

Starts at 6 p.m. Rice Street, Līhuʻe.

Electrical light parade features a grand procession of floats, marching bands, decorated vehicles, and community groups winding through Līhuʻe.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION LIGHT PARADE

6 p.m. Waimea Town.

West Side holiday favorite celebrating community spirit with illuminated floats and festive cheer along historic Waimea main street.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa, Poʻipū.

Festive morning family buffet, keiki activities, and holiday photos with Santa Claus in a tropical paradise setting.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER & CRAFT FAIR

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, Līhuʻe.

Photos with Santa, local craft vendors, holiday music, and community turkey dinner celebrations.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

KAUAʻI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON HOLIDAY FUN RUN

7 a.m. Koloa / Poʻipū area.

Festive holiday run welcoming runners and walkers of all ages dressed in festive holiday attire along the scenic South Shore coastline.

THURSDAY, DEC. 25

CHRISTMAS DAY LUAU & FEAST

5 p.m. Various Resort Locations Island-Wide.

Traditional Hawaiian lūʻau celebrations featuring island-style holiday feasts, hula performances, and festive music under the tropical stars.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS

8:30 p.m. Over Poʻipū Beach Park.

Spectacular community fireworks display over Poʻipū Beach Park. Free family event with food trucks, live music, and festive seaside celebrations.