WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
START TIME: 5:00 PM
THE ROYAL GROVE
HOLIDAY KICK-OFF SHOW & ALOHA SANTA ARRIVAL
Event Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center
Kick off the holiday season at Royal Hawaiian Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in The Royal Grove. Guests will delight in a special holiday performance, live music from local musicians, hula performances, and our Aloha Santa himself lighting the holiday tree.
5:00-5:30pm
The festivities begin with a special holiday performance by Storybook Entertainment, where beloved characters with a Hawaiian twist come to life on stage! Watch the magic unfold as the characters search for Santa, leading up to the exciting arrival of Aloha Santa. Aloha Santa will lead the lighting of the Center’s spectacular 34-foot-tall holiday tree, featuring Hawaiian elements including stunning palaka bows, glittered plumeria and ʻukulele.
5:30-7:30pm
The evening continues with Keiki Hula and Hawaiian entertainment. After the tree lighting, guests will have the chance to take a free photo with Aloha Santa!
Photo Limit: One print photo per family.
Digital Copy: Each family will receive a digital copy of the photo sent to their phone (US phone numbers only)
Aloha Santa's Departure: Aloha Santa will leave the premises promptly at 7:30 PM, lines for photos may stop prior to 7 PM.
Plan Accordingly: Attendees are advised to plan accordingly to ensure they have the opportunity for a photo with our Aloha Santa.