December 19

American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Dec. 19 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Dec. 19 and 20, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $250. Pre-registration required. (456-0431, earl.yamaguchi@redcross.org)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 4-8 p.m., free. The 19th annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade features brightly decorated boats as they make their way through Hawaii Kai Marina. Entertainment also includes Hula Mai ka Pu‘uwai a ka Mana‘o and John Cruz. (396-0766, hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Windward Mall, center court, Dec. 19-20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., free. Cub Scout Pack 229 hosts a free gift-wrapping service for shoppers as part of the group’s holiday service project. (235-1143)

Haleiwa Beach Park, 5-9 p.m. family fair, 6:45 p.m. run, $39.50-$49.50/run. Nite Run comes to Haleiwa with a neon-lit holiday run along the beach, plus a family fair. (niterun.com)

Kapolei Kmart, 500 Kamokila Blvd., Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-noon and Dec. 20 from 1-3 p.m., free. Join Pacific Revival Center for free gift wrapping, while enjoying a kid’s craft station! (395-0135, pacificrevivalcenter.org)

Nuuanu and Pauahi Streets, noon-5 p.m., free. Browse local fashion, food, art and more, plus Secret Record Store pops up at the ARTS at Marks Garage. (artandflea.com)

Hawaii Public Housing Admin Building, 1002 N. School St., Bldg. J, register online for appointment time, $65-$5. Spay or neuter your cat to keep them healthy and reduce the number of unwanted animals who end up in shelters. (hicatfriends.org, 226-4561)

Lighthouse Outreach Center, 9 a.m., free. Celebrate the holidays with game booths, carnival rides, jumpers, food and more. (542-1001, wearelighthouse.org)

Honolulu Hale, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. (768-6622)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Stories, songs, games and simple arts and crafts, revolving around the theme “Snow.” (697-7868)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St., Dec. 19-20, 7 p.m., free. The 29th annual Christmas concert features traditional carols and upbeat holiday songs from a number of church choirs. (358-6935)

Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m., free, age 21 and up. (533-2328)

Hawaii State Library, noon, free. Hear a variety of holiday music and songs performed with handbells including selections from “The Nutcracker Suite,” plus vocalists, instrumentalists and the Kapiolani Community College Synthesizer Ensemble. (586-3520)

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

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. (383-3103)

Aiea Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. (922-5331)

Town Center of Mililani, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)

Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe, 96-660 Lualualei Homestead Road, noon-2 p.m., free. (696-2655)

Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Ainahau Showroom, 120 Kaiulani Ave., 7-8:30 p.m., $49.99-$89.99. Fourever Fab Show and Hawaii Youth Chorus perform a special rendition of “Happy Xmas War is Over” for the holidays. (725-4136)

Windward Mall, 11 a.m., free. Ke Kula Mele – School of Hawaiian Music performs under the direction of Kumu Alan Akaka, with students performing on steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and Hawaiian-style bass. (375-9379, kekulamele.com)

Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Hwy., 6-9 p.m., $5. Listen to Hawaiian and English Christmas carols, learn more about how Christmas came to Hawaii, view Queen Emma’s home and more. (daughtersofhawaii.org)

Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St., 6-7 p.m., free. (waikikibeachwalk.com)

UH-Manoa’s Commons Art Gallery, 2535 McCarthy Mall, Dec. 19 at 4 and 6 p.m., and Dec. 20 at 2, 4 and 6 p.m., $15-$8. A young girl goes on an adventure with her toy-turned-real gorilla friend. (944-2697, etickethawaii.com)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near Duke Kahanamoku statue, 6-7 p.m., free. Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani O Lilinoe perform. (843-8002)

Magnolia at Kahala Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Michelle and Sharon Saoit share handmade and heartfelt plant treasures that are the perfect centerpieces for holiday celebrations. (734-2200)

Leeward Community College Theatre, Dec. 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 4 p.m., $28-$18. Hawaii Ballet Theatre performs the Christmas classic, with free “Sugarplum Tea” to follow matinee performances. (456-8100, hbtnut.org)

Pouhala Marsh on Waipahu Depot Street, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Help Hawaii Nature Center restore the wetlands through invasive plant removal. Pre-registration required. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)