The Gift of Charity

This giving season we’re asking you to think of Makanalani and all the good work we do here for keiki, and if possible maybe making a donation so we can keep on doing all that we do and more! No matter how much we will always be grateful and put every penny to good use, […]

Christmas with the Welch Family

The multi talented Welch Family are inviting us to spend Christmas with them, with this Free family friendly concert to be held at the Princeville Library on Wednesday, December 13th, from 5-6:30 pm. Born and raised on Kauai the Welch family consists of four siblings: Taylor, Daniel, Katherine and Annamarie who started out playing by […]

Glory of Christmas

There is much that is glorious at Christmas: Our Lord Jesus being born, spending time with family and dear friends, enjoying wonderful food, and music! And music is what we have here. On Sunday, December 10th at 5:00 pm at the St. Regis Hotel, and again on Friday, December 15th at 7:30 pm at the […]

Elf the Musical Jr.

Do you know the movie Elf? If not you’re in for a treat. This family friendly Christmas comedy is all about family where Buddy the elf goes on a quest to find his real father. Leaving the North Pole after finding out he is actually a human for New York City brings plenty of adventure […]

Christmas Band & Symphony Concerts

There is a huge amount of seasonal musical entertainment coming up this month and I just hope we have space to tell you about all of them! We really are blessed with all our musical treats to be had, whether it’s harp or carol sing-a-longs and this one is no exception. Six concerts from Kauai […]

Keiki Holiday Art Classes

There is nothing so dear as a home made gift and these classes will give your keiki the chance to create something special to share with their families. Four upcoming classes will give your keiki the chance to make: festive candles, soap, holiday cards and recycled ornaments. You don’t have to take every class either, […]

Songs of the Season

It’s that time of year again when we are spoiled for choice with all the Christmas events on Kauai. One we never want to miss though is a concert by KISS, also know as Kauai Island Singers Showcase. On Saturday, December 2nd, at 7:00 pm these 12 talented singers will be putting on another of […]

Christmas Carols & Harps Concert

Come and enjoy the beautiful sound of harps at these festive concerts and sing along with all your favorite carols from around the world. No worries if you don’t know them all or have forgotten the words to some, as the singing will be led by Bob Smith and every attendee will be given a […]

Kauai Festival of Lights

What better way to start of the fun of the Holiday Season here on Kauai then with the annual tradition of the Lights on Rice Street Parade and the Festival of Lights at the Historic County Hall! We love it, and so do all the keiki! This year the Festival of Lights will open on […]

Giving Tuesday

Have you heard about Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday, and Black Friday and while in itself is a giving day it also signifies the start of the season when many peoples thoughts turn to others and what they can do to help. So we are asking you, […]