Photo: Courtesy Living Art Marine Center

Christmas Gift Making Workshop

If your child didn't get a chance to make a carved cowrie shell or shell and bead jewelry to put under the tree earlier this month, they're in luck!  The Living Art Marine Center is offering another free craft workshop that comes with present for you--complimentary admission to the center.

Admission is free with coupon. Workshop costs begin at $8, prices depend on the project.
Saturday, Dec. 22, workshop is 9:30 a.m. to noon
Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St. #100, 841-8080, livingartmarinecenter.com.
 

Imaginocean

Puppets, music and a glow-in-the-dark spectacle take your child on a journey under the sea to meet Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles as the fish meet lively jellyfish, a strong-willed seahorse and a lovable octopus. The show is one hour long.
 
Adults, starting at $17; Ages 5-12, starting at $15; Under 4, starting at $5.
All Ages
Friday, Dec. 21: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22 and 23: 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com.
 

Balloon Storytelling

Holiday stories get a little added excitement with balloon animals and games.  Chris Da Clown will make keiki and their parents laugh in this special 45-minute program.
 
Free
All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult
Sunday, Dec. 23, 2:00 p.m.
Kaneohe Public Library
233-5676, LibrariesHawaii.org.
 

Afternoons at the Aquarium: Sharks & Suncatchers

Since kids are out of school, it's a good time to visit the Waikiki Aquarium's special Wednesday program. Learn about sharks, make a shark sun catcher and catch puppet shows, stories and animal feedings.
 
General admission, $9; Kamaaina, active military, student and seniors with ID, $6; Teenagers 13-17, $4; Kids 5-12, $2; Kids 4 and under, free.
All Ages
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 3:00 p.m.
Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave.
923-9741, waquarium.org.
 

The Nutcracker

Clara, the mouse king, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more will take the stage for the last weekend of The Nutcracker. The Hawaii State Ballet's 26th annual production features the signature sweet characters in this classic ballet performance.

Tickets start at $18
Friday, Dec. 21: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22: 3:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23: 1:00 and 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theatre, 3143 Waialae Ave. on the St. Louis School Campus
550-8457, HonoluluBoxoffice.com.