EVENTS

Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

Courtesy Facebook/lahainarestoration

The Lāhainā Banyan Tree will be twinkling with thousands of festive holiday lights throughout the month of December! More info below.

HOLIDAYS

VETERANS DEAL - Proud supporters of our United States Veterans, they are pleased to offer ALL Veterans 20 percent OFF all year long! Mala Tavern (Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE - NOW-

DEC 10. Bring happiness to a keiki or kupuna in need this Christmas! Select an Angel, then purchase gifts from the suggested list, and drop off at the table located at center court. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com HUI HOLIDAYS - NOW-DEC 24. It’s a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list! One-of-akind handmade gifts by local artists and crafters like paintings, ceramic pieces, handblown glass ornaments, locally-made beauty products, holiday ornaments and more! Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm. Hui Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

PHOTOS WITH SANTA - NOW-DEC 24.

Reserve a date with Santa for memorable holiday photos with the whole ‘ohana! Go online for a complete schedule. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com

HOLIDAY GIFT WITH PURCHASE - NOW-

DEC 31. Guests who provide $200 or more in retailer receipts at QKC mall management office will receive a $20 Foodland Gift Card. One gift per person per promotion. Mall employees may participate. While supplies last. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com

MISTLETOE AT MONTAGE - NOW-JAN

2. Visit the resort entrance, where you may step under the mistletoe, snap a photo with friends and family, and share on social media using the hashtags #MontageMistletoe and #MontageMemory. They’ll share guest memories underneath the mistletoe every Friday on their Instagram account. Montage Kapalua Bay (Kapalua); 808-662-6627; Montagehotels.com/kapaluabay

PHOTOS WITH SANTA: SANTA CARES

- DEC 1-22. Santa Cares is for those who need a little extra time with Santa. Reservations required. Fridays, 11am7pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com

DECEMBER MATCH CAMPAIGN - DEC

1-31. This holiday season, you can give the greatest gift to animals in our community: a second chance. You can save the lives of twice as many animals. Donate online or stop by the shelter. Maui Humane Society (Puʻunene); Mauihumanesociety.com

HUI HOLIDAYS FIRST NIGHT

CELEBRATION - DEC 1. Do your holiday shopping in style as you sip, sample, and shop to spirited music. Pop-up vendors will glitter the courtyard in a winter wonderland of local and handmade items. Enjoy a special performance by Maui Madrigale and see this year’s paper dress created by Maui artist Melody Koerber. 5-8pm. Hui Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

LIVING WREATH MAKING WITH NATIVE

PLANTS - DEC 3. Join Executive Director Tamara Sherrill and Horticulturalist Emmely Felipe to make a holiday wreath with living, growing native plants. 9am-12pm & 1pm4pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (Kahului); 808-249-2798; MNBG.org LAULIMA DAY - DEC 3. Those in the giving spirit can drop off toys, household items, and monetary donations that will be distributed to ʻohana in need on Maui. 10am4pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com

CHRISTMAS FAIR & ELECTRIC GOLF

CART PARADE - DEC 3. The 4th annual event will feature keiki activities, ʻono eats and a special visit by Santa. Proceeds benefit Upcounty projects. 4-7pm. Pukalani Country Club (Pukalani); 808-344-7134; Pukalanicommunity.com

LĀHAINĀ BANYAN TREE LIGHTING - DEC

3. Celebrate the holiday season on the West Side! Watch the eye-catching lighting of the oldest living Banyan Tree on Maui. 5:30pm. Tree is lit nightly 5:30pm-midnight throughout December. Lahainarestoration.com

DIY: PRINT YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CARDS!

DEC 4. Make your holidays handmade! Design your own holiday cards using relief and mono printing techniques. Leave with a stack of beautiful 5”x7” cards with envelopes, just in time for you to send to your loved ones. 11am-4pm. Hui Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com HOLIDAY POPS - DEC 4. Under the baton of Music Director James Durham, Maui Pops Orchestra invites you to ring in the holiday season with a festive concert featuring 23-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners ‘Na Leo Pilimehana and a dance performance by Hālau Kekuaokala‘au‘ala‘iliahi. Enjoy some of their most-loved songs of the islands, as well as many holiday favorites. 3pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

EMPTY THE SHELTER HOLIDAY HOPE

- DEC 5-11. The Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to homeless pets across the country this holiday season. $0 adoption fees for all animals (excluding puppies). Maui Humane Society (Puʻunene); Mauihumanesociety.com MELE MONDAYS - DEC 5-19. Be on the lookout for the roaming caroler’s as they harmonize to your favorite holiday tunes around the mall. Mondays, 5-7pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com

HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS - DEC 6,13 & 20.

Santa welcomes pets to come visit and take photos with him this holiday season. Maui Humane Society’s Community Outreach team will be there to share information about their programs, volunteer and fostering opportunities, and will be accompanied by an adoptable dog to give love to! 11am-7pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com; Mauihumanesociety.org

WIRE WRAPPED CHRISTMAS

ORNAMENTS - DEC 7 & 10. Teaching Artist Roberta Weisenburg will teach students about wire types and gauges, along with basic wire wrapping techniques to make free form wire-wrapped ornaments using copper and brass. $85 (members); $103 (non-members). 10am-1pm. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

HOLO HOLO HOLIDAYS - DEC 9, 16 &

23. Fun festivities for the entire ʻohana! Keiki edible crafts by Happie Happie Joie Joie, followed by musical performances featuring Maui artists. 6-8pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - DEC 9-18.

Enjoy this classic holiday story with a twist. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm; Sundays, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.org

LAU NIU HOLIDAY CRAFTS - DEC 10.

Uʻi Kahue of Maui Grown 808 will teach the basics of coconut weaving/plaiting. Projects include a lau niu (coconut fronds) ornament set, a traditional Hawaiian toy - the palaʻie (ball and loop game), a holiday wreath, traditional gift wrapping using ki (often called po‘ulu), and a small ʻumeke (woven bowl). 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (Kahului); 808-249-2798; MNBG.org SANTA’S WORKSHOP - DEC 10. An exciting holiday family event featuring music by George Kahumoku Jr, a keiki art activity, chances to meet Santa, shopping for handmade ceramics, and more. 10am-4pm. Hui Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com HOLIDAY MARKET - DEC 10. Stop by the taproom for some holiday shopping with an amazing group of hand selected local artisans. 10am-9pm. Mahalo Aleworks (Makawao); Mahaloaleworks.com

NĒNĒ CHALLENGE - HOLIDAY EDITION!

- DEC 10. Spend a festive afternoon getting to know the community, doing a variety of holiday themed challenges around town. Then end at your final destination and enjoy games, entertainment, items for purchase and lunch. A benefit for hālau hula, Pāʻū O Hiʻiaka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt. Check in: 11:30; 12-5pm. UH Maui College parking lot (Kahului); Eventbrite.com

A HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER ART PARTY

- DEC 10. Come ready to paint, sip, eat and be entertained at What Makes You Feel Beautiful’s fun festive holiday party. Livingroom Legenz will provide the entertainment, there’ll be a complimentary champagne toast, wine, delicious pupus and door prize give-a-way. 1-5pm. Island Art Party (Kīhei); Givebutter.com/heartparty WINTERFEST - DEC 10. Fun for the whole family, enjoy live entertainment, holiday gifts & crafts. Proceeds to benefit Pōmaika‘i PTSA. 5-8pm. Pōmaika‘i Elementary School (Kahului); Pomaikai.k12.hi.us

LĀHAINA SNOWMAN PHOTO OP - DEC 10.

Cookie decorating for keiki. 6-8pm. Campbell Park (Lāhainā); Lahainarestoration.com

12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS - DEC 12-24.

QKC will be giving away $100 gift cards on Instagram each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas! Follow on (@QKCMaui) for details. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com HOLIDAY AUCTION - DEC 15-18. The Maui Humane Society’s holiday silent auction is back! Maui made arts & crafts, local restaurants, tours, trips and everything for the pet lover in your life! Check out the website and get your mouse ready to bid on the best of Maui! 12pm-6pm. App.galabid.com/ mhsholidayauction

WAʻA KALIKIMAKA GALA - DEC 15.

Marking the 75th Birthday of President and Founder of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society, Kimokeo Kapahulehua. Celebrate this milestone with dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction, dj and dancing. Monies raised from the silent auction will go towards youth program: Hoʻoulu Ka ʻIke (Growing with Knowledge). 5-9pm. The King Kamehameha Golf Club (Waikapū); Wearevoyagers.org

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET - DEC 16-18.

Alexander Academy presents a holiday classic showcasing their jazz, tap, hip-hop and acting students. Telling the tale of a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve, and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. Friday, 6-8pm; Saturday, 2-4pm & 6-8pm; Sunday, 12-2pm & 4-6pm. Seabury Hall ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center (Makawao); Alexanderacademy.info

KAMAʻĀINA NIGHTS: HOLIDAY EDITION

- DEC 16. Leading up to Christmas enjoy a local grown concert series featuring some