Shop Holiday Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Check off your gift list and support small businesses at these festive markets.
The countdown to Christmas is on, and it’s crunch time to complete your holiday shopping. Small Business Saturday may be over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to mālama our local entrepreneurs with no shipping wait-time required! Find one-of-kind products, ‘ono treats and even that perfect present for the ‘Scrooge’ on your list.
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Photo: Courtesy of Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace
With 250 vendors and oodles of gifts, art, clothing, edible treats and more, this annual exhibition from the event pros behind the Made in Hawai‘i Festival has gift ideas galore.
When & Where: Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
- Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
- $6 for general admission
- $5 for seniors, students and military
- Free for keiki 12 years and younger
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Photo: Courtesy of Super Saturday Hawai‘i
Super Saturday Hawai‘i Winter Festival
If you have an anime, K-pop or hobby collector on your gift list, stop by this event to shop trading cards, books, toys and comics, plus check out the live Mario Kart track, costume contests and dance performances.
When & Where: Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hawai‘i Convention Center
Admission: $15 for general admission
supersaturdayhawaii.com, @supersaturdayhi
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Photos: Courtesy of Island Craft Fairs & Events
Island Crafters Market
This monthly market will be all dressed up for the holidays with handcrafted jewelry, sewn totes, baby items and apparel, paper craft stationery, desserts and more.
When & Where: Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ala Moana Center, mauka wing by Target
Admission: Free
islandcraftfairs.org, @islandcraftfairs
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Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Island Craft Fairs & Events is setting up shop the week before Christmas in the former Bed, Bath & Beyond space. Expect all their best regular vendors and lots of stocking stuffer ideas!
When & Where: Dec. 18–23, Monday to Friday 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pearlridge Center
Admission: Free
islandcraftfairs.org, @islandcraftfairs
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Aliamanu Elementary Winter Fun Fair
Bring the whole family to this first-ever festival that will raise funds for the school. Enjoy local up-and-coming crafters, games (with purchase of a punch card) and food trucks.
When & Where: Dec. 20, 1 to 5 p.m., Aliamanu Elementary, Salt Lake
Admission: Free
