Kailua Kalikimaka

Historic Kailua Village rings in the holiday season with special events and activities.

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Kailua Kalikimaka Tree Lighting

Kailua Village Business Improvement District begins the festivities on Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving, with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Emma’s Square (located across from Hulihee Palace). This tree lighting tradition gets started at 5:45 pm.

Dinner and a Movie Night

On Saturday, December 1 bring the entire family down to Kona Commons for Dinner and a Movie Night. The December Kona Commons Outdoor Movie Night features Sing!  Movie starts at Sunset. Kona Commons Parking Lot fronting the Water Fountain. Bring your picnic blankets and chairs. Coolers, alcohol and outside food not permitted.

Kokua Kailua

Looking for locally made crafts for under the tree? Be sure to shop local at Kokua Kailua on Sunday, December 16 from 1 to 6 pm on Alii Drive. Support village merchants, artists and musicians as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only mall.

Award-Winning Mark Yamanaka in Concert

As a gift to the community, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District is happy to present the free holiday concert on Sunday, December 16 from 5 to 6 pm featuring Mark Yamahaka, a Hilo-raised, falsetto-singing, multi award-winning musician.

 5th Annual Lighted Boat Parade

The celebration continues after Kokua Kailua with the 5th Annual Lighted Boat Parade in Kailua Bay. A jovial show with great viewing from Kailua Pier