Santa Sightings around Honolulu

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Since your little one will be sleeping on Christmas Eve (or should be), you may want to visit the man in the red suit now. Here is a list of Santa sightings around Oahu so get your wish lists ready!

At the Malls - Through Christmas Eve

Ala Moana Center
Photo packages begin at $22.99, AlaMoanaCenter.com

          Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to closing

Kahala Mall
Photo packages are $20, KahalaMallCenter.com

Now through Dec. 13, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 14 to 23, Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dec. 24, Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearlridge Center
Photo packages begin at $20, Pearlridgeonline.com

Now through Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 through Dec. 23, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to  6 p.m.

Ward Centers
Photo packages start at $17.99, WardCenters.com

Monday through Thursday,  4:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, Noon to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Windward Mall
Photo packages start at $21, WindwardMall.com

Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Other Events:

Saturday, Dec. 8 - Breakfast with Santa at Kualoa
Start your day with scrambled eggs and a buffet of other treats, then take photos with Santa, play games, create crafts and take a 20-minute trolley ride through the ranch. Proceeds will benefit Kualoa's Big Brothers Big Sister's Scholarship Fund. 8 to 10 a.m., Kualoa Ranch, $20 a person, $3 for trolley rides. Reservations are required. 737-7321. Kualoa.com

Saturday, Dec. 8 - Hawaiian Santa Arrives by Canoe
Santa rolls up in an outrigger canoe powered by beach boys. Keiki from Halau 'O Pua Kahale will greet him with hula.  Bring your camera to take complimentary photos with Santa in the hotel lobby. Free, 9 a.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. Outrigger.com
    
   
Saturday, Dec. 15 - Breakfast with Santa
Dine on silver dollar pancakes, scrambled eggs, and more then engage with clowns, magicians, face painting, live entertainment, games and crafts before taking a photo with Santa at this event for Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii. $25 per person. Children under 2 are free but will not have a seat or meal. Breakfast is 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Lunch is noon - 2 p.m., Manoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania St. 951-0200, Prevent Child AbuseHawaii.org.
   

Sunday, Dec. 16 - Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit Santa at Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday and listen to live entertainment.  Featured at 11 to 11:45 a.m. is 12-year-old Haley Kagimoto, 1 to 2 p.m. Oahu Civic Orchestra and 2 to 3 p.m. Mele Mai Paki Lima Handbell Choir. Free.
   
Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 18, 19 - Breakfast with Hawaiian Santa
Have breakfast with Santa, take photos, then your kids can participate in balloon art and face painting.  $25 per person, $12.50 children 5-11 years, Children 4 and under each free, 8 to 10 a.m., Outrigger Reef on the Beach, validated parking, $5 a car. 294-4993, Outrigger.com.
   
Wednesday, Dec. 19 - Christmas Puppet Times & Photos with Santa
Enjoy a 45-minute puppet show just for the season by puppeteer Christy Lipps, then pose for photos with Santa and one of his elves. 6:30 p.m., Kapolei Public Library, 693-7050, LibrariesHawaii.org.