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The Gift of Experience
November 1st - 30th
Shop, dine, and play at Ward Village! As a thank you for supporting our community, customers who spend $200 or more at Ward Village retailers will receive a gift of two tickets to Consolidated Theatres at Ward.
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Honolulu Restaurant Week
November 8th - 16th
Discover local fare, global flavors, exclusive menus, and special offers from participating Ward Village restaurants.
LEARN MOREToys for Tots
November 17th - December 8th
Support this organization’s mission to provide hope to local children and drop off new, unwrapped toys at the donation bins within South Shore Market or Ward Centre.
LEARN MORESenior Giving Tree
November 17th - December 8th
A Ward Village holiday tradition, now in its 29th year, has provided over 12,000 wishes for seniors during the holiday season. Visit Logos Bookstore, Whole Foods Market, or T.J. Maxx and select an ornament labeled with a meaningful “wish” for a senior in need. Presented by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, which serves all people in Hawai‘i, especially those with the greatest need.
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Holiday Décor & Photo Opportunities
November 28th - January 2nd
Visit Ward Village and experience the neighborhood at its most festive, complete with holiday décor, music in the streets, and seasonal photo opportunities. Come for the shopping and dining, stay for the celebrations.
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Black Friday
November 28th
Find comfort and joy knowing you can get a jumpstart on your holiday by shopping the variety of Black Friday specials.
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Small Business Saturday
November 29th
Spread more aloha this season by showing your support to the variety of small businesses located throughout Ward Village.
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First Saturday
December 6th
Join us for First Saturday on December 6th at the South Shore Market courtyard.
LEARN MOREElf Scavenger Hunt
December 1st - 15th
Get in the holiday spirit and win a $100 gift card to the store or restaurant of your choice by taking part in the Ward Village Elf Scavenger Hunt! Find as many little toy elves as you can, snap a photo and post to your social media account with the hashtag #ElvesAtWardVillage. Fifteen winners will be announced and featured on Instagram on December 16th.
LEARN MOREAloha Friday Holiday Music Series
December 5th, 12th, and 19th
Enjoy live holiday music from local artists at the South Shore Market courtyard from 5pm - 7pm.
LEARN MOREHoliday Celebration
December 13th
Join us for a festive celebration featuring a holiday themed light show, hot cocoa, holiday treats, music, activities, and more at the South Shore Market courtyard from 5pm – 7pm. All offerings are complimentary while supplies last.
LEARN MOREFukubukuro
December 28th - January 4th
Join us for Fukubukuro at Ward Village! Fukubukuro, often referred to as “lucky bags”, is a Japanese New Year tradition where retailers have special offers on sealed mystery bags filled with an assortment of items.
LEARN MOREVeganuary
January 1st - 31st
Kick off the new year with Veganuary at Ward Village! Throughout the month of January, explore a diverse array of plant-based options from various eateries throughout the neighborhood.
LEARN MOREJingle all the way into Ward Village by participating in these events hosted by community organizations.
Honolulu Marathon
December 14, 2025
Cheer on the participants of the Honolulu Marathon as they pass by the IBM Building at the beginning of the course! For the occasion, we’re lighting up the building to welcome the participants to the neighborhood.
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