• Historic Kailua Village Celebrates Holiday Happenings

    November 13, 2026
    2026 Village Holiday Happenings!

    Holiday events begin with the Christmas tree lighting on Friday, November 27 as Kailua Kalikimaka brings a sleigh full of holiday cheer.

    Kailua Kalikimaka Tree Lighting
    Kailua Village Business Improvement District begins the festivities on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Emma’s Square (located across from Hulihee Palace). This Christmas tree lighting tradition and program gets started at 5:00 pm. Plan for a festive selfie spot with Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii as the tree lights up and signals the start of the holiday season, welcoming everyone to Historic Kailua Village with a reminder to shop, dine and buy local.

    Kailua Village Christmas Parade
    On Saturday, December 12 bring the entire family down to Historic Kailua Village for the 40th annual Kailua Village Christmas Parade. The Mele Kalikimaka Magic themed parade starts at 5:30 pm at Kekuaokalani Gym and meanders along Alii Drive and culminating on Walua Road across from Huggo’s on the Rocks. Announcing stations will be scattered throughout the village. Visit paradesinkona.com or email paradesinkona@gmail.com for entry forms and guidelines.

    Kokua Kailua
    Looking for locally made crafts for that special gift? Stroll Historic Kailua Village and shop small on Sunday, December 13 from 1 to 6 pm on Alii Drive. Support village merchants, artists and musicians as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only mall.

    Kailua Kalikimaka Free Holiday Concert
    As a gift to the community, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District is happy to present a FREE Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 13 from 4 to 5 pm featuring Hawai‘i’s multi-winning Na Hoku Hanohano Awards recipient Ei Nei on center stage at Emma’s Square on Alii Drive.

    8th Annual Lighted Boat Parade
    The holiday fun continues with the Lighted Boat Parade starting at 6 pm on Sunday, December 13. Kona’s fleet including canoes will put on a jovial show in Kailua Bay.

    Jingle Bell Beach Run
    Dress up and sign up for the Jingle Bell Beach Run slated for Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 am at Coconut Grove Marketplace. Register at Kona5K.com.

    For more info on Holiday Happenings log on to www.HistoricKailuaVillage.com.