It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and while we’re so excited to be celebrating the holidays Hawaii-style, shopping on a series of small islands in the middle of the Pacific isn’t always easy. Whether you absolutely despise Black Friday or just haven’t had the time to sit down and write out your Christmas gift list yet this season, you’re in luck. This two-day Christmas market held in Honolulu this December is truly a one-stop shop for everyone on your Christmas list.
Held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center on December 8 and 9, 2018, the Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace is a can’t-miss holiday shopping extravaganza catered to visitors and locals alike looking for holiday gifts and family-friendly holiday fun.
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With a focus on locally made products, this massive annual event is home to more than 150 vendors showcasing everything from food products, books, and crafts to apparel and jewelry, as well as a variety of other consumer goods and gifts.
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
The event even features a local gourmet gift section, prepackaged gift baskets, holiday pop up shops, year-end inventory specials from manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and more.
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
You will also discover a magical Winter Wonderland, complete with fake snow, make and take crafts from Ben Franklin as well as native Hawaiian arts and crafts perfect for keiki…
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
…and live entertainment, storytime, and more!
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
You can even have your photograph taken with Santa Claus and his trusty pal Rudolph.
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
The latest addition to this magical holiday extravaganza is the Gingerbread Workshop, where you can decorate your very own gingerbread house, learn about the history of gingerbread, and gather for storytime readings of the Gingerbread Man and other holiday favorites. Reservations are suggested for this unique offering that incurs an additional cost and benefits Kama’aina Kids.
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Not only will you find a unique gift for everyone on your list at the annual Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace but you will leave with plenty of Christmas spirit.
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
The Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace will be held this year on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and December 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96814).
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace/Website
Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and military, and free for children under 12 years old.
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Want to have a wonderful day full of Christmas cheer? Head to the Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace during the day and then check out the Honolulu City Lights nearby after the sun goes down.
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