December 6

McCully-Moiliili Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Kaimuki High School Art Club will demonstrate how to make a candy cane reindeer, a Christmas wreath, and learn how to decorate your own Santa’s list. (973-1089)

Hawaii State Library, Art, Music & Recreation Section on the second floor, 3 p.m., free. Adults are invited to hand sew a small felt figure suitable as a seasonal ornament. All materials will be supplied. (586-3520)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, free/members, $5/non-members. Participants will learn how less-thirsty, xeriscape plants can be used to create colorful and festive holiday decorations. Pre-registration required. (748-5363, workshops@hbws.org)

CHAI Studio at Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1460, 6-8 p.m., $24. Learn to shape cloth and dye fabric in the Japanese shibori method. Pre-registration required. (536-4543, shop.chai-studio.com)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 learn skills necessary for independent living and socializing. (348-5056)

Kapolei High School Portable 1, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., 9 a.m.-noon, $40/families of three, $15/person. Learn how to make holiday decorations and gifts using natural materials like leaves, twigs and berries. Pre-registration required. (malamalearningcenter.org, 483-0678)

Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., 10 a.m.-noon, free. Learn how to make festive paper tassels for Parols, plus make parol ornaments using recycled milk cartons. Pre-registration required. (228-6345)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Saturdays from Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 will learn social skills and foster healthy peer interactions in small groups. (348-5056)

Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Circle, second Saturdays through Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Ron Takamoto leads trainees for Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk, open to school children and adults. (597-1341)

Chaminade University, first and second Saturdays through Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m., $100. For those ages 4 to 21. Prepare for upcoming transitions in education and employment opportunities with a workshop that includes strategies for engagement, and a networking session that cover speed engagement. Advanced registration is required. (prayzehim.com)

Downbeat Diner and Lounge, 8-10 p.m., $10. Patrice Scott hosts an evening with Erika Swartzkopf, Kay Shine, Michelle Welch, Maryjane, Brandi Morgan and Maura Sateriale. (542-8345)

Parade starts at Mililani Shopping Center and ends at Town Center of Mililani, 9-10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy the annual Christmas parade, which will head down Kipapa Drive, around Kuahelani Avenue and up Meheula Parkway, with activities at the shopping center to follow. (625-0108)

Aikahi Elementary School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)

Waianae Mall entrance, 86-120 Farrington Hwy., 8 a.m.-noon, free. Give the gift of life – donate blood just in time for the holidays. (848-4770, 372-9966)

Prince Kuhio Community Center, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Featuring 50-plus food and craft vendors, as well as entertainment, keiki ID and hula halau performances. (394-0050)

Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Rd., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Enjoy the 10th annual sale featuring accomplished artists dedicated to both function and art, with clothing, scarves, jewelry and more for sale. (524-9594)

St. John Vianney Parish School, 940 Keolu Dr., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. SJV student travel club hosts a craft fair. (dsousa@sjvkailua.org)

45-440 Koa Kahiko St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Crafts, supplies and more for sale in this clean-out sale. (247-4267)

Kapolei Public Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Browse a large selection of books, CDs, DVDs, records and more, with proceeds going to the library’s programs and materials. (naniwahine827@msn.com)

Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy sweet and savory delights, crafts, a gift store, a taiko performance and more. (blog.koganjitemple.org, koganjihawaii@gmail.com)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Moanalua Medical Center, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Helping Other Parents in Normal Grieving (HOPING) is for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, a stillbirth or the death of an infant to join other parents, share experiences and give support. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St., 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Enjoy keiki games, crafts, entertainment, photo booth, refreshments and a visit from Santa. (522-7084)

Waialua Library, 11 a.m., free. Bring your current craft project to share, meet other crafters, share tips and more. (637-8286)

Hawaiian Humane Society, Dec. 6-7, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $25. Take a family portrait with your furry friend, support Hawaiian Humane Society and receive access to the photos in an online gallery. (hawaiianhumane.org)

Kapolei Shopping Center, 590 Farrington Hwy., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Enjoy real snow, make-and-take crafts, photos with Santa and Rudolph, sidewalk sale bargains and more. (inkapolei.com)

Exact location in downtown and Chinatown given with RSVP, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. and Dec. 7 at 3 p.m., $40. Enjoy a wartime history tour through downtown and Chinatown to the sites of former dance halls, diners, government buildings, pool halls and more frequented by U.S. servicemen during WWII. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. (filmguy54@hotmail.com)

Lanikai Park at the corner of Aalapapa and Kaiolena drives, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Gigi Love performs at the Lanikai Craft Faire. (gigilove.com)

Hawaiian Brians, 6-10 p.m., $25/at the door. Celebrate Jackie Ward’s life and community contributions – and support Ward’s Rafters – with four local bands, including the Saloon Pilots. (givebacktojackie.com)

Ward Warehouse Amphitheater Stage, 7 p.m., free. Celebrate the holidays with a spirited performance from John Cruz, with an autograph session to follow. (591-8411)

Hawaii State Library, 11:30 a.m., free. This seasonal a cappella group, composed of members of well-known Oahu church choirs, will perform traditional as well as new Christmas songs. (586-3499)

Kahala Mall Center Stage, 2 p.m., free. Kahala Mall’s annual concert series brings some of the greatest in Hawaiian music to celebrate the holidays. (732-7736)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. (945-0800)

Korner Room, early afternoon after Kaneohe Christmas Parade, free. Enjoy the music of PeniDean at a block party. (239-5867)

The Magic of Polynesia Showroom in The Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave., 8:45 p.m., $50-$80. Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Michael Lington and Michael Paulo bring the sounds of saxophones to Hawaii. (951-696-0184)

Morning Brew Cafe & Bistro, 600 Kailua Rd. #120, 5-7 p.m., free. Unplugged rock, blues and soul music. (262-7770)

Hawaii Pacific Radio’s Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $30/general. Jazz vocalist Rachel Gonzales, pianist Les Peetz, bass Dean Taba and drummer Scott Shafer present an eclectic evening of “Standards and Other Delights.”

Hawaii Kai Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Jeff Peterson will present a special Holiday performance. (397-5833)

Parking lot fronting REAL a gastropub, 7-11 p.m., $2 for ages 21 and up. Metro HNL and Sierra Nevada sponsor an outdoor holiday event, with craft beer, music, art, fashion and food. (529-2526)

McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $4/adults, $2/seniors, children and military. Cat show for Hulacat Club. (234-0832)

Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., 6-10 p.m., $250. Annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum features guest speaker Captain Chelsey B. Sullenberger.(pacificaviationmuseum.org, 441-1006)

Thomas Square Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. In celebration of the first cycle track in Hawaii, enjoy music provided by the Pedal Powered Music Festival, a keiki bike rodeo (ages 4-16), food trucks, hands-on art, free bike repair and various engaging booths, plus an inaugural bike ride with the mayor at 1 p.m. (hbl.org)

Ward Center Conference Rooms at Ward Warehouse, 1020 Ala Moana Blvd., 6-9 p.m., free. Local artists will open their studios to interested art lovers for two weekends starting Dec. 6, so get a sneak peek of what to expect and a list of locations at this opening celebration. (oahuopenstudios.com)

Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at 4:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m., $10-$20. Yasu Ishida directs three stories, one in traditional Japanese rakugo style, one an adaptation of “The Gift of the Magi” and the last in kamishibai style. (839-9885, htyweb.org)

Waialua Library, 11 a.m., free. Topic of the month is “Childhood.” Share your work with others, or just enjoy listening and reading. (637-8286)