December 17

Island Scoops, 4:30 p.m., $25. Learn more about these amazing Hawaiian shrimp and make your own customized pet shrimp aquarium in this fun and educational family program. Reservations recommended. (841-8080)

Central Oahu Regional Park, 9 a.m.-noon ages 11 and below, 1-4 p.m. ages 12 and older, free with donation of canned goods. The 17th annual Pilikoko Baseball Clinic is run by Lester Akeo and his family. (861-2488)

Aina Haina Public Library, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $30. Those thinking about or in the process of divorce or legal separation should attend this empowering workshop designed to help you take the next step. (secondsaturdayhonolulu.com, 395-0200)

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

Kapolei Shopping Center, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Mililani Market Place, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Pearl City Gateway McDonalds, 8:30-9:30 a.m., free. Chat with Sen. Clarence Nishihara. (728-1008)

Waipahu Don Quijote, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. Chat with Sen. Clarence Nishihara. (728-1008)

Located on Nuuanu and Pauahi streets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Enjoy local fashion, art, music, food and more. (artandflea.com)

Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Mai Pup offers accessories, handcrafted with love for you and your pup, at this pop-up shop. (hawaiidoggiebakery.org, 783-7390)

Kualoa Ranch, register for times, $110. The sixth annual Makahiki Challenge features a 5K obstacle mud run and other tests of physical endurance. Pre-registration required. (makahikichallenge.com)

Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp, 4-10 p.m., free. Emergency Amateur Radio Club of Honolulu hosts a social gathering with radio demos, displays and more, to promote enjoyment of the hobby. (facebook.com/ARRL-Oahu-319960095044617)

Moana Surfrider, Veranda, Dec. 17 and 18, 9 a.m.-noon, $45-$35. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, visit with Santa, gingerbread decorating, and a special gift. (921-4600)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy stories, songs and crafts for children in grades pre-K-1 and their caregivers. Today’s theme is “Arctic animals.” (697-7868)

Kunia Shopping Center, 4-7 p.m., free. Visit with Santa and get a free treat, plus browse a Christmas fair, make an ornament and enjoy carols from Sounds of Aloha Chorus’ Wong Fu Acapella Quartet. (kuniashoppingcenter.com)

Foster Botanical Garden, 1 p.m., free. Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine. Pre-registration required. (522-7066)

Kahala Mall, 4-4:45 and 6-6:45 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Waipahu Public Library, 11 a.m.-noon, free. Members of Kapolei Chorale perform holiday songs to inspire the whole family. (675-0358)

Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St., Dec. 17 and 18, 7 p.m., free. The Honolulu Hawaii Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents its 30th annual Christmas concert, featuring its concert choir and orchestra, children’s choir, youth choir, and special guests Drill Team Hawaii and Honolulu Handbell Ensemble. (358-6935)

Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road, 2 p.m., free. Join a community sing-along. Scores provided. (ccukailua.org, 262-6911)

Hawaii Country Club, 6 p.m., $65/presale. Featuring performances from Tchami, Destructo, Rezz, Wax Motif, Mannie Fresh and LA Riots. (hardfest.com/hawaii)

Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18 at 4 p.m., $35-$5. Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble presents its 25th annual Christmas concert featuring traditional and lesser-known music for the season. (maestrotim1@gmail.com, 266-8899)

Hibiscus Lounge, 350 Ward Ave., 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. Enjoy classic rock, disco, top 40s, oldies and contemporary tunes. (johnnyrocksociety@yahoo.com)

Windward Mall, 11 a.m., free. Students of Ke Kula Mele School of Hawaiian Music, under the direction of kumu Alan Akaka perform songs themed “aloha,” along with Christmas tunes. (kekulamele.com, 375-9379)

Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30-$15. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)

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

Hawaii Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $65. (hawaiitheatre.com)

Scarlet Honolulu, 8 p.m., $10/presale. Support for Toys for Tots Hawaii and celebrate the release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” with food, music, drink specials, a costume contest and more. (starwarsholiday.eventbrite.com)

Tenney Theatre, 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., 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)

Kahala Mall, 10-10:45 a.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Hokulani Imaginarium at Windward Community College, 1 p.m., $7-$5. Watch a show in the observatory. (235-7433)

Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, 5:30 p.m., free. Enjoy hula from He Makana O Aloha and vocals from Alii Manu. (hiltonwaikikibeach.com)

Hokulani Imaginarium at Windward Community College, 2 p.m., $7-$5. Watch a show in the observatory. (235-7433)

Kahala Mall, noon-1 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)

RSVP for meeting place, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help Hui o Koolaupoko restore the stream by removing invasive mangrove and replanting native species. (nalani@huihawaii.org, huihawaii.org)

Call for meeting place and times for work day at Zablan’s Beach, free. Malama Learning Center cares for the Nanakuli wetland and coastal area, picking up debris, removing invasive weeds and planting native greenery. (305-8287, chelsey@malamalearningcenter.org)