Events are free unless otherwise noted

SANTA ENCOUNTERS

» Breakfast with Santa: 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 8, Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Highway. Includes breakfast, photos with Santa (bring own camera), entertainment, games and keiki crafts, with optional Christmas trolley rides ($3) every half-hour. Proceeds benefit Kualoa’s Big Brothers Big Sisters scholarship fund. Cost: $20. Reservations required. Call 237-7321.

» Tea with Santa: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15, Kahala Hotel & Resort. Child-friendly tea menu with visit by Santa in Hawaiian attire; photographer provided (digital images will be emailed). Cost: $40 for adults, $30 for ages 6 to 12. For reservations, call 739-8760 or email restaurants@kahalaresort.com.

» Dave & Busters’ Breakfast with Santa: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 15, Ward Entertainment Complex; check-in 7:30 a.m. Face painting, photos with Santa (extra fee). Cost: $17.99 for ages 11 and older; $11.99 for 3 to 10; free for 2 and under. Reservations required. Call 589-2215.

» Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii 26th Annual Breakfast and Lunch with Santa: Dec. 15, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St. Breakfast session 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; lunch noon to 2 p.m. Appearances by Santa, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Elmo, Pikachu, Star Wars stormtroopers and other characters, with keiki activities, magicians, musical entertainment and photos with Santa. Donation: $25; free for keiki under age 2 (no seat or meal). For tickets, call 951-0200 or visit www.preventchildabusehawaii.org.

» Ala Moana Center: Photos with Santa, through Dec. 24, near Centerstage. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (one-hour breaks at 2 and 5 p.m.), and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 24 (one-hour break at 2 p.m.) Packages start at $22.99.

» Kahala Mall: Photos with Santa, through Dec. 24, with one-hour breaks at 1 and 5 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Dec. 3-8, and Dec. 10-13; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14-23; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Special sitting with Hello Kitty from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Photo packages are $20.

» Pearlridge Center: Photos with Santa, through Dec. 24, Downtown Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 17-23; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Packages start at $20.

» Windward Mall: Through Dec. 24, Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays (with extended hours until 6 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23). Photo packages start at $21.

» Pearl Highlands Center: Photos with Santa, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 8, 15 and 22, Food Court. Photos from $5 to $7.

» Ward Centre: Photos with Santa, through Dec. 24. Hours are 4:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; noon to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (break at 3:30 p.m.); noon to 6 p.m. Sundays (break at 3 p.m.) Photo packages start at $18. Visit www.wardcenters.com.

AT THE MALLS

Ala Moana Center: Call 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

» Candy Cane Train: 30-foot train takes keiki on a sing-along journey daily through Dec. 24, Level 2, Nordstrom wing. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Thursday, Dec. 2-6, Dec. 10-13, and Dec. 24; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-23. Cost: $7. Purchase tickets at the train depot (mall level near eBar in Nordstrom wing).

» Mele Trees of Light: 10-minute light show with snowfall at Centerstage, nightly through Dec. 8 at 6, 6:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m., with additional shows at 9 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-23.

Pearlridge Center: Call 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

» Pearlridge Express: Get aboard a custom-built locomotive daily through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 24 and 31. Cost: $3; $25 for a booklet of 10 tickets.

Windward Mall: Call 235-1143 or visit www.windwardmall.com.

» "Dear Santa" Letter-Writing Station: Through Dec. 24, Center Court. Keiki of all ages can send their wish lists to Santa and receive a reply in the mail (stamp required). Sponsored by Dairy Queen Orange Julius.

» Snow Flurry Tree: Top of each hour, noon to 8 p.m. through Dec. 24 (last flurry at 5 p.m. Sundays), Center Court. A 15-minute simulated snowfall.@Subhead1:ARTS & CRAFTS

» The Art of Furoshiki: 2 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library (453-6566) and Dec. 8 at Mililani Public Library (627-7470). Evelyn Nakamura demonstrates Japanese style of reusable gift wrapping. For adults; materials provided. Reservations required.

» 27th annual city wreath contest: Entry deadline is Monday; drop off between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Lane Gallery, Honolulu Hale. Contest divisions are adult (ages 18 and older), youth (ages 17 and under) and theme ("Kanikapila Kalikimaka"— musical theme). Best in Show and six Judges’ Choice awards also will be given. Entry forms available at www.honolulu.gov/moca). Call 768-6622.

» Holiday Swags From Your Backyard: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road. Create floral and foliage holiday home decor. Bring clippers or pruners; share yard plants and cuttings from your yard. Cost: $30. Registration required. Call 988-0456 or visit www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.

» "Home for the Holidays" workshops: Saturday, 9 a.m. at Geobunga Flagship, 4299 Lawehana St., Salt Lake (across from Target) and 2 p.m. at Geobunga Waimanalo Farm, 41-829 Kakaina St. Learn tricks to liven up the home with holiday decor on a budget. Reservations recommended. Visit www.geobunga.com.

» Christmas ideas workshop: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aina Haina Public Library. Learn to make simple and economical gifts and decorations, with tips on food ideas for Christmas gifts. For ages 12 and older. Call 377-2456.

» Holiday wreath-making workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. Use xeriscape plants to create holiday decorations. Cost: $5, free for members. Register by 2 p.m. Friday. Call 748-5363 or email workshops@hbws.org.

» Family craft: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden. Create simple nature crafts for the holidays. Reservations required. Call 233-7323.

» Succulent wreath-making classes: Noon, Dec. 3, Foster Botanical Garden; 10 a.m. Dec. 4, Wahiawa Botanical Garden; 10 a.m. Dec. 19, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden. Plants provided; bring gloves and clippers. Cost: $20 per session (plus admission at Foster). Reservations required. Call 522-7064 or 233-7323 (Ho‘omaluhia).

» Christmas tree topiary: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road. Create a tabletop tree with fresh plants and flowers. Bring clippers. Cost: $30. Registration required. Call 988-0456 or visit www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.

» Holiday eco-crafts: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Hawaii Nature Center. Create seasonal crafts using natural and recycled materials. For ages 3 and older. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Call 955-0100, ext. 118.

» "Thank you" card-making session: 9 a.m. Dec. 30, Farrington High School library. Create a dozen cards using pre-cut and ready-to-assemble materials, with envelopes and coordinating magnetic box. Sponsored by New Hope Oahu. Cost: $25, materials included. Register by Dec. 16. Call 398-7884 or email gretelamong@hotmail.com.

FAMILY FUN

» "Allantown Display": Through Dec. 31, Hawaii Public Library, first-floor reading room. Check out a miniature replica of a busy little town in full swing during the winter season, created by nonagenarian Allan Wallace. Call 586-3555.

» Treelighting at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2424 Kalakaua Ave. This year’s event honors Music for Life Foundation, American Heart Association and Make-a-Wish Hawaii, with music by Aidan James, Kalei Gamiao and Henry Kapono, and a "bubbly" ceremony with "Wish Kids." Call 237-6222.

» Mission Houses Museum viewing of Honolulu City Lights parade: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 553 S. King St. Enjoy the parade and lighting ceremony from an elevated lawn and picnic area (bring mats, blankets and umbrellas), with food vendors and programs on museum grounds. Museum tours run hourly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and family programs from 1 to 5 p.m.; parade begins 6 p.m. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Call 447-3926 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

» Winter Wonderland at Mililani Shopping Center: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Parade at 9 a.m. plus keiki play area loaded with 6 tons of snow, performances, crafts and face painting. Keiki who visit Santa receive a free treat; professional photos for a fee or bring your own camera. Visit www.mililani­shoppingcenter.com.

» Makiki Mele Kalikimaka celebration: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St. Keiki crafts and games, entertainment and a visit by Santa. Call 522-7084.» Snow Day!: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Commons, 4450 Kapolei Parkway. Free photos with Santa, crafts, face painting, "holiday hair station," snowman activity, Christmas caroling by PAC Kids & Co., and playing in 10 tons of "freshly fallen Hawaiian snow" beginning 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot across from Down to Earth. Visit www.thekapoleicommons.com.

» Town Center of Mililani: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway. Performances, caroling, photos with Santa, games, prizes, food and more (following parade at 9 a.m.). Call 625-0108.

» Storytime: 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Saturday, "Elf on the Shelf" by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell; Dec. 4, "Llama Llama Holiday Drama" by Anna Dewdney; Dec. 8, "Olivia Claus" by Kama Einhorn. Call 949-7307.

» Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tours: Tour the sparkling Honolulu City Lights display. First tour departs 6:30 nightly Dec. 2 to 30 (except Dec. 24-25) from Ward Warehouse. Cost: $6; free for ages 3 and under. Purchase tickets between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Dec. 30. Proceeds benefit Hawaii Foodbank. Visit www.wardcenters.com.

» Gingerbread Family Festival: Two seatings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Cost: $39 per house (up to four people; includes professional photo with Santa, tool kit, icing, candy and crackers for decorating). Reservations due Monday. Kits-to-go available. Call 948-4000 or visit www.EasterSealsHawaii.org.

» Ocean Craft Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St. Create ocean-themed gifts including T-shirt designs, shell carvings and jewelry, check out fish tanks and Discovery Zone area, and watch moray eel feedings and science demonstrations. Free with online coupon, plus craft supplies. Call 841-8080 or visit www.livingartmarinecenter.com.

» "The Polar Express": 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Barnes & Noble. At Ala Moana, activities and book reading by the "conductor," with hot chocolate and cookies for the keiki; call 949-7307. At Kahala Mall, book reading with holiday treats and activities; call 737-3323.

» Polynesian Cultural Center "Christmas in Polynesia": 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7-15 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays) and daily (except Sundays) Dec. 17-22, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway. Canoe ride steers through a live production of "The Littlest Star" with Christmas lights, decorations and musical performances. Cost: $10 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 5 to 11, free under age 5. Bring a canned-good donation for Hawaii Foodbank and receive $2 discount. Call 293-3333 or visit www.polynesia.com.

» Santa’s arrival in Waikiki: 9 a.m. Dec. 8, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Santa arrives in an outrigger canoe and is greeted by a keiki hula halau. Take photos with Santa in the hotel lobby. Visit www.outrigger.com/events.

» "‘Tis the Season Storytime": Storyteller/librarian Vicky Dworkin presents a family program of stories in celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa at the following public libraries: 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Liliha; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 15, Hawaii State Library; and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Kailua.

» "Snow Days in Hawaii Nei": 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Pearl Highlands Center. Features a play area with 40 tons of snow, Balloon Monsoon and photos with Santa in the Food Court until 2 p.m. Visit www.pearlhighlands.com.

» Kids in the Kitchen: Gingersnap Cookies: 10 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 8-9, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. Parent-child class is recommended for ages 4 and older. Cost: $22, $15 for members, $8 for additional family members (center admission not included). Call 524-5437 or visit www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

» Fun-in-the-Sun Mele Kalikimaka: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Activities, crafts, "Ocean Play Zone," air-brushed tattoos, prizes and photos with Santa (bring your own camera or have professional photographer take photos for a fee). Call 722-6467 or visit www.saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.

» Santa Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Kapolei Shopping Center, 590 Farrington Highway. Play in "Hawaiian snow" on lawn near Kapolei Safeway, crafts and activities, photos with Santa, appearance by Rudolph. For adults, First Hawaiian Bank’s "Money Grabber" booth. Lokahi Giving Project will host a donation drive for needy families. Visit www.inKapolei.com.

» Kapolei tree-lighting ceremony and block party: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, following West Oahu Electric Light Parade at 6 p.m., with entertainment, keiki games, treats and an appearance by Santa.

» Hawaii State Art Museum — Second Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, 250 S. Hotel St. Ornament-making with Ladies of Lauhala Hui and caroling with Diamond Head Theatre’s Shooting Stars. Call 586-9958 or visit www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

» Ono Grinds at Da Park: 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Manoa District Park Pavilion (parade at 5 p.m. from Noelani Elementary School to park). Keiki activities, gifts, kettle corn, food trucks and cookbook sale. Benefit for Friends of Roosevelt High School Project Graduation. Call 383-9401 or email rooseveltpg@gmail.com.

» A Dinosaur Christmas: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. "Dino-mite" party with dinner, holiday games and crafts. Cost: $16, $10 for members. Register by Friday. Call 524-5437 or visit www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

» "Delicious and Mindful Holiday Eating": 6 p.m. Dec. 12, Kaneohe Public Library. Registered dietitian Rita Madden shares tips on eating sensibly during the holidays and recipes with samples. Call 233-5676.

» Deaf Santa: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13, Pearlridge Center, Uptown, second level. Approximately 150 keiki share their wish lists in American Sign Language with deaf and signing Santa, with entertainment. Call 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

» "Season of Light": Three showings, 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. Cost: $7; $6 UH students and staff, military and seniors ages 65 and older; $5 ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 235-7433 or visit http://goo.gl/3PCIu.

» 2012 Holiday Harbor Lights tours: 6:15 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14-16, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center; boats depart at 15-minute intervals. Thirty-minute tours with narration, Christmas music and views of holiday-decked ships and submarines. Call 422-3315 or email holidayharborlightstour@gmail.com with name, desired time and day, and number of tickets requested.

» "A Visit with the Grinch": 9:30 a.m. Dec. 19, Pearl City Public Library. Sing holiday songs and meet the Grinch from Dr. Seuss’ "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Call 453-6566.

» "Santa Night": 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Kapolei Public Library. Puppeteer Christy Lipps presents children’s stories with handcrafted puppets, finger plays and songs, with an appearance by Santa and his elf. Call 693-7050.

» Mermaids Hawaii Christmas water show: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Princess Kaiulani Hotel, 120 Kaiulani Ave. Colorful and synchronized-swimming routines set to music. Visit www.MermaidsHawaii.com.

» Salvation Army live nativity: Performances every 30 minutes, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-24, Waioli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road. 30th-anniversary re-enactment of the first Christmas, with actors, live animals and Christmas carols. Call 988-2136.

Honolulu City Lights

Open Saturday through Dec. 31. Call 768-6622 or visit www.honolulu.gov.

» Opening celebration: 4 p.m. Saturday, with food, souvenir booths, keiki rides, on Civic Center grounds; 6 p.m. Electric Light Parade; 6:30 p.m. treelighting and opening of Christmas tree and wreath display in courtyard; 7:30 p.m. concert at Sky Gate with Melveen Leed, Ballet Hawaii, PAC Kids & Co., Polynesian Cultural Center, Frank De Lima and Anuhea. Free pictures with Santa at Mission Memorial Auditorium until 9 p.m.

Special Event Nights:

» Dec. 14: Santa’s Underwater Adventure, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with keiki activities and information on Hanauma Bay (in tent adjacent to Honolulu Hale)

» Dec. 15 and 22: Free photos with Santa, 7 to 9 p.m., Honolulu Hale Courtyard

» Dec. 21: Free Milk and Coffee Night, 7 to 9 p.m. on the steps of Honolulu Hale

PARADES

» Mililani: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mililani Shopping Center to Town Center, where holiday festivities continue through 4 p.m.

» Kaneohe: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Windward Mall to Castle High School.

» Honolulu City Lights Electric Light Parade: 6 p.m. Saturday. Aala Park to Honolulu Hale.

» Street Bikers United Toys for Tots Caravan: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Magic Island to Kapio­lani Community College.

» Pearl City: 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Momilani Elementary School to Pearl City Shopping Center.

» Kaimuki: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Saint Louis School/ Chaminade University to municipal parking lot at Waialae and Koko Head avenues.

» Wahiawa Town: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Kaala Elementary School to Center Street.

» Aiea: 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Pearlridge Elementary School to Aiea Sugar Mill.

» Waimanalo: 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8. Waimanalo District Park to beach park.

» Gentry Waipio: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8. Gentry Waipio Shopping Center.

» Waipahu: 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Waipahu District Park to Leolua Street (behind Waipahu Town Center.)

» Manoa: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Noelani Elementary School to Manoa Park.

» West Oahu Holiday Electric Light Parade: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Kapolei Fairgrounds to Kapolei Hale.

» Kapahulu-Moiliili: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13. Kuhio Elementary School to Old Stadium Park.

» Haleiwa: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Weed Circle to Haleiwa Beach Park.

» Waianae Coast: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 15. Waianae Boat Harbor to Waianae Mall.

» Ewa Beach: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 15. Ilima Intermediate School.

» Moanalua Valley: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park.

» Olomana: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Maunawili Elementary School.

PERFORMANCES

» Spring Wind Quintet holiday concert: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hawaii Kai Public Library. Call 397-5833.

» "Na Mele o na Keiki" concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band performs holiday favorites with guest artists Henry Kapono, Ginai, Aidan James, Chris Vandercook, The Abrigo Ohana and Son Caribe. Donations of new, unwrapped toys or cash welcome for the Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program. Free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis at the box office.

» Honolulu Chorale’s 47th annual holiday concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Sacred Hearts Academy Chapel, 3253 Waialae Ave. Call 595-0327.

» Christmas in Polynesia dinner concert: Dec. 7, Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway. Buffet dinner 7 p.m., followed by concert with Amy Hanaiali‘i and Hi‘ikua from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $25; $15 concert only. For reservations, call 293-3333 or visit www.PCCKamaaina.com.

» Windward Choral Society "‘Tis the Season!" holiday concert: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Windward United Church of Christ (across Aikahi Park Shopping Center), Kailua. Christmas carols, global music and Hebrew selections for Hanukkah. Offerings welcome. Call 261-9879.

» "A Cazimero Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, and 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. The Brothers Cazimero with Leina‘ala Kalama Heine, Robert Cazimero’s Halau Na Kamalei o Lililehua and the Ladies of the Royal Dance Company, hula performances by Miss & Master Keiki Hula 2012 and a special guest. Tickets: $30-$75. Call 528-0506, stop by the box office or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

» Kapolei Chorale: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Kapolei Public Library. Choral selections from ancient chants to Christmas favorites. Call 672-8888.

» Honolulu Handbell Ensemble Christmas concert: Noon Dec. 8, Hawaii State Library. Call 586-3520.

» Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble 21st annual Christmas concerts: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 4 p.m. Dec. 9, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University, 3140 Waialae Ave. The chamber chorus with harp and cello performs. Tickets: $10-$35. Call 550-8457 or visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

» Castle High School Band Winter Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 12, at the school’s Ronald E. Bright Theatre. Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble perform contemporary and classic selections and Christmas favorites.

» "‘Tis the Season!" with Ron Miyashiro and Company: Songs of Christmas past and present, 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped. Call 733-8444.

» Christmas musical: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, Pacific Guardian Center Court, 737 Bishop St. Arsenio the Band and his Female Stars Christmas Soprano Singers. Visit http://djhawaii.com.

» "The Best Holiday Party Ever!": 11 a.m. Dec. 14, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom. Prime rib lunch buffet, prizes and entertainment by Henry Kapono, Manoa DNA, Aidan James and emcee Gregg Hammer. Cost: $55. Reservations due Dec. 9. Call 947-7955 or visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com.

» Honolulu Boy Choir "Merriest Hawaiian Christmas": 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Central Union Church. Guests include La Sorellanza and Samoan Gospel Choir. Offerings welcome. Call 596-SING (7464) or visit www.honoluluboychoir.org.

» "International Christmas Carolers Concert": 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15, Hawaii State Library. Call 586-3555.

» "Christmas with Bach and Mendelssohn": Oahu Choral Society with Honolulu Symphony Chorus, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16, St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Cost: $25-$35, $5 discount for students and military. Call 392-0382 or visit www.oahuchoral.org.

» "Night of Delights": 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave. Enjoy pupu and music by Mark and Diane Yasuhara. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Call 595-6352.

» "Makaha Kalikimaka 2012": Dec. 19, Queen Kapio­lani Hotel, Akala Ballroom, 150 Kapahulu Ave. No-host bar at 5 p.m., prime rib dinner buffet at 6 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $35 for ages 3 to 10. Limited "golden" seating: $90. For reservations call 542-8289.

PET-FRIENDLY

» "Santa Paws": Bring your pets for professional photos with "Santa and Mrs. Paws," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Mike McKenna’s Windward Ford, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 2 at Ward Warehouse. Cost: $30 (includes photo CD); a benefit for the Hawaiian Humane Society. Call 356-2225 or email events@hawaiianhumane.org.

» St. Nick’s Pet Pics: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 4, 11 and 18, Windward Mall, Center Court. Dogs, cats and small animals welcome to pose with Santa; pets must be leashed or in cage. Sponsored by Koolau Pets. Photo packages start at $21.

» Pet photos with Santa: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Ala Moana Center, street level near Centerstage. Photo packages start at $22.99.

STAGE/SCREEN

» Honolulu Theatre for Youth "Christmas Talk Story": 4:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22, Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, with an American Sign Language performance 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and onstage workshop 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15. A collection of tales by local authors Lee Tonouchi, Dot Saurer, Cedric Yamanaka, Sean T.C. O’Malley, Daryl Bonilla, Yokanaan Kearns and Cheyne Gallarde. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $20 for adults; $15 for ages 60 and older; $10 for ages 3 to 18; free for ages 2 and under. Call 839-9885 or visit www.htyweb.org.

» "A Christmas Carol": 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; Friday through Dec. 9; Castle Performing Arts Center. Special Dec. 8 performance at 7 p.m. showcases Department of Education Learning Center program and the Music Learning Centers of Kahuku and Pearl City high schools. Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for students, seniors and military. Call 233-5626 or visit www.showtix4u.com.

» "Believe in Santa": 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Paliku Theatre and Dec. 15 at Salvation Army Kroc Theatre. Sounds of Aloha Chorus presents a musical comedy for the family. Cost: $20, $5 for ages 12 and under. For tickets, call 262-7664 or visit www.sounds-ofaloha.org.

» "12 Gifts of Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Dole Cannery 18 in IMAX. National one-night cinematic event features storytellers, comedienne Anita Renfrow, illusionist Harris III and musical performances by Steven Curtis Chapman and Laura Story, with host Lisa Whelchel. Cost: $15. Visit www.FathomEvents.com.» Drill Team Hawaii "Our Letters to Santa" 2012 Christmas show: 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Kaimuki High School auditorium. Features 20 new dance routines and guest singer Casey Matsumoto. Cost: $8 (cash) or $10 (credit card); cash only at the door. Call 258-4864.

‘Nutcracker’

» Theater showing: In digital 3-D, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Dole Cannery Stadium IMAX. Cost: $15. Visit www.fathomevents.com.

» Sacred Hearts Academy: All-girl cast of 77 students, 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Saint Louis School, Mamiya Theatre, with holiday craft and bake sale. Cost: $10. Call 734-5058, ext. 262 or email specialevents@sacredhearts.org.

» Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company: 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Saint Louis School, Mamiya Theatre. Cost: $25-$38, $18 for keiki under 12. Military Night discounts 7 p.m. Dec. 21 ($20 for military adults, $15 for children) and Girl Scout Matinee, 1 p.m. Dec. 16 ($12 for Girl Scouts in uniform and one accompanying adult). For tickets, visit www.hawaiistateballet.com/tickets. Call 947-2755 or visit the Facebook page of Hawaii State Ballet.

GIFTS AND CRAFT FAIRS

» East-West Center Holiday Craft Fair: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, John Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road. Features Asia-Pacific handcrafts, jewelry, homemade stationery, bonsai trees, snacks and more.

» 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 7-8, and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, 45-440 Koa Kahiko St. (private home), Kaneohe. Crafts, vintage collectibles, hand-sewn and crocheted items, eco-friendly tote bags, pre-owned designer handbags. Call 247-4267.

» Season’s Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aliiolani Elementary School, 1240 7th Ave. More than 200 booths. Additional parking at St. Patrick’s Church for a fee. Call 683-6064.

» Christmas in Manoa: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road. Handcrafted gifts, clothing, silk scarves, jewelry. Call 524-9594.

» Mililani Town Association Holiday Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Recreation Center 5, 95-1101 Ainamakua Drive. Call 623-7300.

» Wahiawa Ryusenji Fujinkai craft fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave. Jewelry, clothing, household and baby items, bags, gifts, with food and entertainment. Call 622-1429.

» Poinsettia and bake sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Roosevelt High School gymnasium. Buy poinsettias, baked goods, andagi, cookbooks and gift bags to benefit Project Graduation. Call 531-9509.

» Lanikai Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Lanikai Park. Made-in-Hawaii crafts, photography, ceramics, artwork, clothing. Call 262-0239.

» MAMo Winter Market & Annual Member Mahalo Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Museum. Native Hawaiian arts, keiki crafts and unique gifts. Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

» Artisan Craft Fair by the Beach: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Kalama Beach Club, 280 N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua. Orchids, jellies, clothing, jewelry, eco-friendly items. Call 262-5995 or email kalamabeachclub@yahoo.com.

» Windward Holiday Craft & Gift Fair and Taste of Castle: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Castle High School campus. Fundraiser for Project Graduation also features "Timeless Favorites" cookbook ($13), Hawaiian Precious Metals fundraiser (bring precious metals, gems or jade pieces), door prizes. Call 554-9620.

» Hawaii Kai Holiday Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Kawaihae St. Call 239-7955 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.

» Wiki Wiki One-Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show — Christmas Edition: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Antiques, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, kimono, koa, ukulele, kokeshi dolls, coins, stamps, ivory, Christmas items and more. Cost: $4, $15 early entry (9 a.m.). Visit goo.gl/9mY6N.

» Art Studio Sale and Trunk Show: 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 46-070 Makena Place, Kaneohe. Original art, prints, cards, magnets, Ecolicious bags and T-shirts, silk scarves, clothing, food gifts, baby items, poinsettias. Call 247-4413 or 225-2045.

» Christmas in Honolulu craft fair: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St. Adopt a "Musubi Angel" for 4 p.m. early entry; organized by Wabi Sabi. Validated parking. Call 734-3693.

» A Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6-9, Windward Community College, Gallery ‘Iolani, 45-720 Keaahala Road. Prints, paintings, photographs, fiber and wearable art, jewelry, greeting cards, decorations, by students and community members. Call 235-1218, 638-3221 or 585-9092.

» Holiday pottery sale: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Windward Community College, Ceramics Studio, Hale Palanakila 216. Annual Ceramics Club fundraiser. Stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fire vases, teapots, bowls, planters, sculptural pieces. Call 235-7323.

» Season’s Best Aiea Craft & Gift Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Aiea Elementary School, 99-370 Moanalua Road. More than 150 booths. Call 683-6064.

» Waikiki Winter Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Jefferson Elementary School, 324 Kapahulu Ave. Made-in-Hawaii products and foods; sponsored by Creations of Hawaii. Call 382-6605 or visit goo.gl/ddUSu.

» Hawaii Book Publishers Association: Holiday Book Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Bess Press Warehouse, 3565 Harding Ave. Special pricing on best-sellers and holiday-themed books by local publishers. Call 734-7159. Holiday Book Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Cades Schutte Building lanai, 1000 Bishop St. Local publishers showcase their latest titles at special prices. Call 534-7170.

» Mililani High School Athletic Booster Club craft fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, school gym and courtyard. Over 110 vendors. Email glenn_nitta@notes.k12.hi.us.

» Holiday Faire at Koganji Temple: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, 2869 Oahu Ave. Homemade foods, preserves, Koganji sauces and herb teas, plants, stocking stuffers. Visit blog.koganji­temple.org.

» Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, school campus. Over 200 vendors; booths available. Visit www.mohsmusic.com.

» Seasons Boutique Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road. Handcrafted ornaments, jewelry, wearable-art clothing and scarves, vintage kimono, tabletop trees, plants, flowers, "Doggie Couture." Call 505-710-5606 or email zenga50@gmail.com.

» Baby Awearness Handmade Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Ave. Clothing, accessories, toys and gifts for babies, kids and moms created by emerging businesses, artisans and crafters. Call 988-0010 or visit www.babyawearness.com.

» Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo Plus Crafters clearance sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Call 220-1002.

» McKinley High School Christmas Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9. More than 80 vendors, door prizes, silent auction; booths available. Call 225-4041 or email mhsxmsxf@yahoo.com.

» An Evening in Waipio Winter Craft Fair: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipahu. With 75 vendors, andagi, food, photos with Santa, silent auction, door prizes. Call 676-5400.

» Honolulu Gift Fair: 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 15; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Call 942-3110 or visit www.HonoluluGiftFair.com.

» Kailua Holiday Fair: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Kailua Elementary School, 315 Kuulei Road. Sponsored by Creations of Hawaii. Call 239-7955 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.

» Save the Best for Last Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Mililani Uka Elementary School, 94-380 Kuahelani Ave. More than 100 vendors, food trucks. Call 234-4044 or visit www.biggerandbetter.com.

» Procrastinators Paradise: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Moanalua Middle School cafeteria, 1289 Mahiola St. Handcrafted items and home-based businesses selling Scentsy, It Works Body Wraps, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Simply Fun; fundraiser for school orchestra. Visit www.procrastinators­paradise.eventbrite.com.

» Waikiki Holiday Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Jefferson Elementary School, 324 Kapahulu Ave. Made-in-Hawaii products and food vendors. Call 382-6605 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.

» A Holiday Faire at the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 111 Ohe St. Handcrafted gifts, baked goods. Call 524-5437 or visit www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

» Fort Street Mall Christmas Fair: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Call 441-4995.

» Linekona ‘Ohana Holiday Studio Benefit Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Dec. 9, 1111 Victoria St. Ceramics, jewelry, glass and woven creations by faculty, students, studio artists; benefits Honolulu Museum of Art School. Call 532-8715.

» Creations of Hawaii: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 20, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22, Outrigger Wyndham Hotel, 227 Lewers St. Also, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, and 19-21, Ilima Hotel, 445 Nohonani St. Made-in-Hawaii items. Call 735-4510, ext. 2 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.

» St. Nicholas Episcopal Church and 3rd Cup Café fundraiser: Through December, 94-615 Kupuohi St., Waipahu. Paintings, drawings, ornaments created by children from Onemalu Transitional Homeless Shelter, to benefit its programs. Call 753-7788.

» Pacific Gateway Center’s "Holiday House": 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, through Jan. 4, Lemongrass Café, 83 N. King St. Locally made crafts, jewelry, pottery, fabric purses, flower magnets, ribbon and yarn leis, stationery and more, including food and fresh produce. Call 851-7010.