Free holiday celebration brings gifts for 200 keiki, local entertainment, and community togetherness following Hurricane Lala.
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, HAWAIʻI — November 9, 2026 — After the challenges brought by Hurricane Lala, the Kaʻū community deserves a little extra holiday magic. Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) invites residents and visitors to its 7th Annual Holidays in Kahuku, Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
This year's celebration is especially meaningful. More than a holiday festival, Holidays in Kahuku is a love letter to the Kaʻū community—a celebration of resilience, gratitude, and aloha for the families and neighbors who make this community so extraordinary.
"After everything our community has been through with Hurricane Lala, we wanted this year's celebration to be something truly special," said Elizabeth Fien, President and CEO of Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. "This is our gift to the community and a day to put aside our worries, come together with our friends, and simply enjoy the magic of the holiday season."
The free, family-friendly event features Santa Claus with gifts for the first 200 keiki, free mini shave ice and face painting, and more than 25 local artists and crafters offering jewelry, art, clothing, pottery, woodwork, and unique holiday gifts. Visitors can enjoy live music and hula throughout the day, including the Kīpapa Sisters, along with delicious offerings from local food vendors, including the Hawaiian Civic Club at Kaʻū and 4 Scoops of Aloha.
Now in its seventh year, Holidays in Kahuku celebrates the strength of community while supporting local artisans, businesses, and families.
Event Details
Free Admission
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kahuku Unit, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park | Highway 11, Mile Marker 70.5
About Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is the official philanthropic partner of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit has supported the protection of the park's natural and cultural resources through conservation, education, community engagement, and philanthropy.