Everyone loves Will Farrell’s Christmas classic movie “Elf.” It will be screening at noon on Dec. 22 at Pearl Highlands and Dole Cannery theaters for just $5 per ticket. https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/holiday-classics-series
Month: December 2018
Choo choo!
The Pearlridge Express is chugging through the mall again until Jan. 6. Rides for keiki under 48 inches tall through the toyland in Uptown are $3.50, with 10-ticket ride booklets available for $29. pearlridgeonline.com
Ballet of dreams
Check out the classic tale of The Nutcracker, presented by Hawaii State Ballet, Dec. 21-23 at Mamiya Theatre. Tickets are $16-32. https://www.hawaiistateballet.com/nutcracker
Fit for a princess
Storybook princesses are throwing a Holiday Ball 6-9 p.m. Dec. 21 at Mid-Pacific Country Club. Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, songs and dance and crafts.There will even be a swag bag for the little ones to take home. Admission is $65. https://hnltix.com/events/storybook-entertainment-holiday-princess-ball
Santa fun for little ones
Santa’s Secret Workshop is open to keiki ages 6 and under. 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $20 members, $30 nonmembers for one adult and one child. Arts and crafts, activities, gingerbread cookie decorating, carousel rides and a trip to the discovery center’s exhibits. http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org/events.html
Party at the Pineapple Pavillion
It’s super incredible night with Santa 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the PIneapple Pavillion on Ka Makana Alii. There will be a show, crafts and activities. While you’re there, watch the Christmas tree snow at the top of each hour from 3 to 8 p.m. nightly and continuously from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. www.kamakanaalii.com
The meaning of Christmas
Waimanalo Country Farms is hosting a live Nativity Christmas event again. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6:45 and close at 7:15) Dec. 15. There will be smores, lemonade and fresh apple cobbler. Call 306-4381 for details.
Snowy day
Pearl Highlands Center will be home to 40 tons of snow 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the 13th annual “Snow Days in Hawai’i Nei.” The free event will also have games and activities and photos with Santa. Visit pearlhighlandscenter.com.
Happy birthday and happy Christmas
The Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center is celebrating its 20th birthday with special activities from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15. If you the little ones still need to make gifts for their loved ones, sign up for the DIY Keiki Club from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 where kids ages 5-10 can make a candy cane sugar scrub ($15 members, $20 nonmembers). Call 524-5437. www.discoverycenterhawaii.org/events.html
Community parade
Kapahulu-Moiliili Lions Club will parade from Kuhio Elementary School down King Street to end at Old Stadium Park at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13.There will be floats, marching bands and other community participants.
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