Holiday Kick-Off Show & Aloha Santa Arrival
Guests can enjoy a festive holiday stage performance by Storybook Entertainment featuring beloved characters with a Hawaiian twist on a search for Santa. The celebration includes live music from local musicians, keiki hula performances, and the lighting of a 34-foot-tall holiday tree decorated with palaka bows, glittered plumeria, and ʻukulele. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet Aloha Santa for a commemorative photo.
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When
Tickets
A photo with Aloha Santa is free.
Hours
5:00 PM–7:30 PM; special holiday performance 5:00–5:30pm; Keiki Hula and Hawaiian entertainment 5:30–7:30pm. Aloha Santa leaves at 7:30 PM; photo lines may stop prior to 7 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Waikiki
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive well before 7 PM if you want a Santa photo; lines may close earlier, and Aloha Santa leaves promptly at 7:30 PM.
- Use a US phone number for the digital photo; digital copies are sent to phones, while each family receives one print.
- Coordinate your family’s photo plans in advance, since the event limits printed photos to one per family.
- Arrive near the 5 PM start to catch the Storybook Entertainment performance, then stay for the tree lighting and later Hawaiian entertainment.
Special Events & Promotions
- Aloha Santa leads the holiday tree lighting on November 25.
- A free photo with Aloha Santa is offered after the tree lighting.
Links & Contact
Run by Royal Hawaiian Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
What entertainment is included in the kick-off program?
The program features a Storybook Entertainment holiday performance, live music, Keiki Hula and Hawaiian entertainment, and a holiday tree lighting led by Aloha Santa.
Can families take a photo with Aloha Santa?
Yes. The photo is free, with one printed photo per family. A digital copy is sent to a phone, but only to US phone numbers.
What is the holiday tree like?
The 34-foot tree is decorated with Hawaiian elements including palaka bows, glittered plumeria and ʻukulele.
Is the program suitable for children?
The event includes keiki hula and a holiday performance featuring beloved characters with a Hawaiian twist.
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