December 3
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Saturday December 3
Block Print Tea Towels
Island Bungalow Hawaii, 11 a.m., $35. Learn the ancient technique of wood block printing on fabric. Supplies provided. (536-4543, islandbungalowhawaii.com)
Holiday Ornaments from Natural and Recycled Materials
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 1-3 p.m., free. Create holiday ornaments from dried plant materials, shells and recycled materials. Pre-registration required by Dec. 1. (233-7323)
It’s Easy Being Clean: Making Soap and Natural Cleaners
The Green House Hawaii, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $20. Create a batch of handmade soap and re-imagine the cleaning recipes our grandmothers used. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)
Making Kukui Nut Ink and Dye
Register for location in Kapolei, 9 a.m.-noon, $20/person, $50/family of three. Learn more about the parts of the kukui tree, and how to use its nuts to make ink. (483-0678, malamalearningcenter.org)
Yamuna with Suzen: Save Your Shoulders
Healing Arts Center in Aiea, 9:30 a.m., $25. Learn Yamuna Body Rolling to become pain-free. (hacinaiea@gmail.com)
Aina Haina Book Club
Aina Haina Starbucks, 2:45 p.m., contact or cost. Aina Haina Book Club meets to discuss Peter Sturrock’s ‘A Tale of Two Sciences.’ (373-4922)
Aliiolani Elementary School Craft and Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Featuring more than 200 crafters, direct sellers, resellers, food, wholesale and more. (808craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Mililani Market Place, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Christmas in Honolulu
Palolo Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Local artisans create handcrafted decor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, T-shirts and much more. (734-3693)
Holiday Pet Pop-up Shop: Animal Communicators Hawaii
Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961C E. Manoa Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Browse a pop-up shop from Animal Communicators Hawaii, with unique services for pets and special discounts. (783-7390, hawaiidoggiebakery.org)
Holiday Used Book Sale
Makiki Community Library, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 4, free. Help this nonprofit library keep its doors open for the community. (388-1022)
Kalama Beach Club Holiday Artisan Fair
Kalama Beach Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Find local original handcrafted goods, holiday items, rare jewelry, home accents, weaving/fiber arts, clothing, locally made food items and more. (262-5995, info@kalamabeachclub.com)
Lanikai Christmas Craft Faire
Lanikai Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Over 100 vendors selling locally made crafts, including ceramics, jewelry, photography, paintings, cards and much more. (anndewey1@gmail.com)
Laulima Giving Day
Windward Mall, Center Court, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Bring a new, unwrapped gift or monetary donation to drop off and enjoy live entertainment while visiting with KHON2 personalities. (235-1143)
Magi-Kel Show
Hawaii Kai Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free. Magician Kelvin Chun presents a magic show and balloon sculptures. (397-5833)
Makiki Mele Kalikimaka
Makiki District Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Enjoy children’s games, crafts, entertainment, a photo booth, refreshments and a visit from Santa at 10:30 a.m. (768-9285)
Mililani Holiday Parade
Parade runs from Mililani High School stadium to Town Center of Mililani, 9-10:30 a.m., free. The 31st annual Mililani Holiday Parade returns. (722-6467)
Senior Giving Trees
Ward Entertainment Center, Box Office Level, Nov. 19-Dec. 16, business hours, free. Select an ornament “wish” from Catholic Charities Giving Trees and give a gift to a disadvantaged senior at Santa’s Beach House. (wardvillage.com)
Ultimate Pancake Challenge
M.A.C. 24/7 at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, 1 p.m., free. This pancake challenge is for military personnel and their families, but the public is welcome to celebrate and cheer on the competitors. (mac247waikiki.com/military-challenge)
Birthday Celebration
Waianae Public Library, 1 p.m., free. Waianae Public Library celebrates its 50th birthday with cake, conch shells and more, including a performance from Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble at 2 p.m. (697-7868)
City Lights Family Evening
Hawaiian Mission Houses, 4-6 p.m. activities, 6-9 p.m. parade, $5. Reserve a spot to enjoy the Honolulu City Lights Parade, plus participate in family activities, eat food and more. (447-3923, missionhouses.org)
Family Story Times
Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Families with children in pre-kindergarten to first grade are welcome to join in for free stories, songs and crafts, themed “party time!” (697-7868)
Let it Snow in Mililani
Mililani Shopping Center, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Enjoy a snow play zone with eight tons of real snow, plus crafts, games and a visit with Santa. (mililanishoppingcenter.com)
Santa Saturday
Kapolei Shopping Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Enjoy Hawaiian snow and cool fun for keiki, plus a visit from Santa, games, crafts and more. (kapoleishopping.com)
Ben & Maila
Kahala Mall, 2-3 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)
Christopher O’Riley
Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio, 4 p.m., $60. Pianist Christopher O’Riley performs. (hprtickets.org)
Hawaii Youth Chorus
Ala Moana Centerstage, 10 a.m., free. (554-8127)
Jazz at the Dragon Upstairs
The Dragon Upstairs, 7-10 p.m., free. Mihoko M, Thomas Mackay, Christian Gonzalez and Chiris Pagabaribaun perform. (526-1411)
Soul Patrol Acoustic Trio
Muddy Waters Espresso, 6-8 p.m., free. (778-0182)
Docomomo Hawaii Annual Holiday Party
Goodsill House, 6-9 p.m., $60. Docomomo hosts its fifth annual holiday party with food, wine, cocktails and a tour of Goodsill House. Pre-registration required. (eventbrite.com/e/docomomo-hawaii-annual-holiday-party-2016-tickets-29262466826)
For Love of Country Pass It On
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. The museum celebrates its 10th anniversary and recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with a gala dinner, celebrity guests Gary Sinise and Jim Nabors, a glimpse of newly restored aircraft and more. (441-1006, carol@pacificaviationmuseum.org)
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Festivities and Public Workers Electric Light Parade
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 4-11 p.m., free. The 32nd annual Honolulu City Lights goes bright with keiki rides and food booths, plus parade runs from Aala Park to Honolulu Hale via King Street. (honolulucitylights.org)
‘A Plantation Celebration’
Tenney Theatre, Dec. 3 and 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)