The Big Island is celebrating the holiday season with over 30 festive events from December 4-11, including markets, tree lightings, parades, and even snow in Kona at Kona Commons. Notable events include the Pāhoa Holiday Parade, Paradise Studio Tour, and the inaugural Paniolo Preservation Society Christmas Night Market featuring food, crafts, and Santa meet-and-greets. Honolulu hosts ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice at Hawaiʻi Convention Center, running until January 4, 2026, which features holiday décor, an indoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, themed cocktails, and family activities. The event includes a marketplace, holiday movies, bounce houses, and special themed nights like K-POP and Wine Wednesdays. Other attractions include the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening, a new film about Haleʻiwa, and various cultural performances such as Calabash Hula and Christmas ornament workshops. Additional holiday festivities across the islands include the Kona Christmas Snowfall at Kona Commons, the Kailua Kalikimaka celebration, lighted boat parades, and charity events like toy drives and dog adoption events. The season is marked by a vibrant mix of traditional and new celebrations, with community involvement encouraged through submissions of photos and event details.