December 10

15 Craigside, Ground Floor Theater, 2-4 p.m., $25. Learn to understand the physical and emotional needs that can cause challenging behaviors in people living with dementia. Learn new skills related to approach, cueing and connecting. Pre-registration required. (dorothycolby.com, 221-7105)

Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., 9-10 a.m., free. Learn to help Hawaii’s orphaned animals by becoming a foster care provider. Pre-registration required. (356-2222, kkoss@hawaiianhumane.org)

Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free. Author Helen Nakano shares stories and instructions for playing the Hawaii version of the traditional Japanese card game. Pre-registration required. (693-7050)

The Green House Hawaii, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 plus $3/supply fee, age 10 and up. Bring yourself and your keiki for an indigo dyeing adventure. Learn various folding techniques along with the Shibori technique of Nui or stitched resist using a needle and thread. Bring two garments to dye. No larger items. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

The Green House Hawaii, noon-2 p.m., $20 plus $20/material fee. Learn about how orchids live in the wild and the conditions that facilitate their survival. Then create your own living art piece to take home. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #1533, 9-11 a.m., $25. Learn how to save money on almost everything you buy for the rest of your life using simple and effective strategies from David Tasaka. Then learn to turn those savings into a down payment on a home of your choice from Abe Lee. (202-2205, lytefoundation.org)

Foster Botanical Garden, 10-11:30 p.m. or noon-1:30 p.m., $25. Create your own beautiful wreath to take home for the holidays. Plants provided. Bring gardening gloves and clippers. Pre-registration required. (522-7066)

Healing Arts Center in Aiea, 9:30 a.m., $25. Learn Yamuna Body Rolling to become pain-free. (hacinaiea@gmail.com)

BLT Steak Waikiki, 223 Saratoga Road, noon-3 p.m., $110. Chef de cuisine Guillaume Thivet shares top-level techniques and recipes with attendees, who also get one glass of wine or champagne upon arrival, a three-course lunch and more. (683-7447, jordyn@bltsteak.com)

Parade starts at Pearl Ridge Elementary School and ends at Aiea Public Library, 9 a.m., free. The traditional holiday parade marches through Aiea, followed by a fun fair with food, games and entertainment. (aieaparade@yahoo.com, 741-6047)

Aiea Elementary School, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Featuring more than 150 vendors selling food, handmade gifts and much more. (382-7713, aieahsptso@yahoo.com)

Waikele Center, between Old Navy and Lowes, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Palladium Ballroom at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6-9:30 p.m., $10. Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society of Hawaii hosts its Christmas Ball. (info@ppbds.org)

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Discover vintage Japanese treasures, kimono, tea cups, jewelry, clothing and more. (945-7366 ext. 32)

Washington Middle School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Bring computers, monitors, laptops, cell phones, printers and more to recycle. No TVs, alkaline batteries, appliances, tools or toner accepted. (488-8870)

Washington Middle School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy a food truck rally with proceeds going towards the school’s air condition installation project. (973-0177)

Kapolei Hale, 1000 Uluohia St., 4-9 p.m., free. Kick off the holiday season with food, cultural entertainment, music and more. The parade starts at 6 p.m. at Fort Barrett Road and ends at Kealakapu Street. (768-6622, 394-0050)

Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11, $4-$3. A one-stop holiday shop catering to visitors and residents looking for holiday gifts and family activities. (melekalikimakamarketplace.com, 732-6037)

Heeia State Park, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Watch demonstrations and get assistance in finishing poi boards from Uncle Bobby and friends. (366-5830)

Waimanalo Polo Field Clubhouse, 5-8 p.m., $20-$12. Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii hosts its annual Christmas Party with dinner, entertainment, a bounce house, hayrides, a silent auction and more. (thhwaimanalo.org)

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free/ages 18 and under. Explore the lessons and legacy of World War II through special presentations, exhibits and hands-on activities, including a screening of “Under the Blood Red Sun,” tours and more. (445-9137)

Salt Lake Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Enjoy snow, train rides, make-and-take crafts, games, prize giveaways and, of course, a visit from Santa. (saltlakeshoppingcenter.com)

Register for location, 6 p.m., $12.50-$9.50. Enjoy a nocturnal guided reef walk to find animals you never knew were there! Pre-registration required. (841-8080, livingartmarinecenter.com/reefwalk.htm)

Contact for meeting place, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $10. Embark on a coastal hike along the Waianae side of Kaena Point, and learn about native plants, sea birds and Hawaiian history. A moderate 5-mile hike suitable for children age 7 and older. Pre-registation required. (955-0100 ext. 118)

Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $25-$30. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, 7:30-8:30 p.m., free. Adela Chu, Cheryl Bartlett, Kim Duffett and Mike Lewis perform. (922-2299)

Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. A day-long keiki hula event featuring local halau. (235-1143)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Kahala Mall, 2-3 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Punahou School, Dillingham Hall, 4 p.m., free. Punahou Chamber Music Program presents student string quartets performign Haydn, Mozart, Beethovan, Schubert, Dvorak and Bartok. (punahou.edu/music)

Kualoa Ranch, 8-10 a.m., $20. Support Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii at this brunch celebration, featuring food, photos with Santa and Kualoa’s Animal Friends, music, games, crafts, face painting, prizes and more. Pre-registration required. (213-3101)

Pomaikai Ballroom, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $35. Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii hosts its 30th annual Brunch with Santa, featuring food, pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, keiki games, costumed characters, entertainment and more. (preventchildabusehawaii.org)

Tenney Theatre, Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m., and Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., $20-$10. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents an original collection of scenes, stories and songs that look back on a major chapter in Hawaii’s history. (htyweb.org)

Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Hwy., Dec. 10 and 17, 6-8 p.m., $5-$1. Visit the museum and view the new exhibition, “The Craft of Hawaiian Plaiting” featuring the Makaloa Mat of Queen Liliuokalani. Plus, enjoy Christmas music and holiday shopping. (595-3167, daughtersofhawaii.org)

Various vendors in Downtown/Chinatown area, hours vary, free. Discover and learn more about art at Louis Pohl Gallery, ARTS at Marks, Ginger 13 and more with songs, henna, improv comedy and other activities. (facebook.com/discoverchinatown)

Magnolia at Kahala Mall, 2-4 p.m., free. Artist Heather Brown signs her work. (734-2200)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Nextdoor, 9 p.m., $10-$15, age 21 and up. Hawaii Burlesque Collective presents Miss Demi Plie, So Cray Ray, Angel Le’Cure, students from Academy of Tease and more, plus feature performers Lola Love and Miss Catwings. (ingenudedec2016.eventbrite.com)

Hawaii State Art Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Learn how to weave with lauhala and make a tiny clay reindeer. All ages welcome, and all materials provided. (586-9958)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)