Hawai‘i County will host the annual “Magic of the Season” Holiday Open House from Dec. 8-12 at the County Building in Hilo.
This week-long tradition will run from 5-8 p.m. each night, offering a variety of festivities including live hula and music performances, food trucks, snacks, holiday decorations, and activities for keiki. The event is free and open to the public.
Christmas trees, creatively decorated to reflect different themes, will be displayed throughout the building. Santa Claus will make a special appearance each evening, as various County departments host activities.
The County will also be collecting nonperishable food items and donations for the Salvation Army.
A complete schedule of performances can be found below:
Monday, Dec. 8
- Kilauea Kwintet
- Chiefess Kapiolani School Ukulele Band (Directed by Lila Camarillo Parong)
- Doug Stillwell 3.0 Band
- Darlene Ahuna
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Waiākea Intermediate School Ukulele Band (Directed by Sandra Sato)
- Damon Williams & Harold Kama, Jr.
- Ben Kaili & Friends
- Bonnie & Doug
Wednesday, Dec. 10
- Kaimana O Hilo
- Lopaka Kenoi
- Kris Fuchigami
- Kuana Torres Kahele
Thursday, Dec. 11
- Always Free
- Lori Lei’s Hula Studio (Kumu Hula Lori Lei Katahara)
- Hawai‘i County Band
Friday, Dec. 12
- Christmas Divas
- Saddle Road Band
- Mark Yamanaka
- Christy Leina‘ala Lassiter with Hula Halau O Kou Lima Nani ‘E (Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima)
For more information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Division at 808-961-8706.
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