Mark your calen-deer for the free, family- and pet-friendly event which makes its return Saturday, November 25 at Aliʻiolani Elementary School and throughout the Kaimuki business district
Photo Credit: Tommy Shih
Sleigh what?! Keep it Kaimuki Saturday returns for its seventh year on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family- and pet-friendly event will offer shoppers exclusive discounts and promotions at over 40 participating Kaimuki businesses. Shoppers can get into the holiday spirit with free trolley rides throughout Kaimuki, complimentary holiday activities and photo opportunities and live entertainment at Aliʻiolani Elementary School.
From up to 25 percent off at Sugarcane, to 20 percent off storewide at The Public Pet, shoppers can support local businesses while crossing all the names off their holiday gift list. For a full list and map to this year’s participating businesses, visit www.keepitkaimuki.com.
Some highlights that shoppers (and their furry friends!) can look forward to this year at Aliʻiolani Elementary School and throughout Kaimuki include:
An outdoor market featuring many of your favorite local food and retail vendors
Family-friendly activities including a petting zoo and larger-than-life snow globe photo opportunity
Keiki bike activities and educational workshops
Free self-parking and bike valet services at Sacred Hearts Academy
Complimentary trolley rides throughout Kaimuki from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Live entertainment from beloved community and keiki groups as well as well-known professional performers including Da Brewz, Elijah Sky, and Kaleikaumaka
This year, shoppers can unwrap exclusive discounts, offers, and promotions at over 40 participating businesses. A preview of this year’s participating businesses include:
AMI + MEI
Atelier 1223 at Montsuki
ART FLOW STUDIO
Bead It! Inc.
BeautiGoddess Studio
BREW’d Craft Pub
Brick Fire Tavern
Calvin & Susie
Champs Hawaii
Chubbies Burgers
City Mill Co., Ltd.
Color Lounge
da Shop: books + curiosities
Daily Whisk Matcha
Fatto a Mano
Goodwill Hawaii
Hawaii Dance Bomb
House of Intention by Aloha Elixir
ISLAND-BOY
Iyengar Yoga Silent Dance Center
Kaimuki Auto Repair
Kaimuki Shokudo
Keep it Simple Honolulu
Koko Head Cafe
Moké’s Bread and Breakfast
Mud Hen Water
Little Vessels Donut Co.
Local Iʻa
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
PITACUS
Plantoem
Pua Hana
Popoki + Tea
Red Pineapple
SALON 96816
Sugarcane
Talk
Ten Tomorrow
The Calico Cat
The Local General Store
The Public Pet
Tight Tacos Kaimuki
Via Gelato
Winam Studio
Yoga Room Hawaii
Yoga Under the Palms
For more information on this year’s specials and promotions, and to see an interactive map highlighting this year’s participating businesses, visit www.keepitkaimuki.com.
“Keep it Kaimuki is more than an event, it’s a reflection of our support and commitment to highlight our tight-knit community and its one-of-a-kind businesses,” said Jordan Lee, co-owner of The Public Pet and founder of Keep it Kaimuki. “We look forward to creating a special and memorable experience for our island residents and celebrating the unique spirit of our vibrant community at this year’s Keep it Kaimuki Saturday.”
Keep it Kaimuki Saturday would like to thank this year’s supporters who helped make this year’s event possible including:
3650 Waialae
Aliʻiolani Elementary School
Hawaiian Electric
IBEW Local 1260
Enjoy all of the tree-mendous festivities happening during Keep it Kaimuki Saturday including the highly anticipated virtual Christmas tree lighting and concert at Puʻu O Kaimuki Mini Park. The tree lighting and concert will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to sundown, marking the start of the holiday season. You can catch the tree lighting and concert online via Keep it Kaimuki’s Instagram Live (@keepitkaimuki).
Keep it Kaimuki Saturday is a free, family-friendly community event in Kaimuki’s business district held annually on Small Business Saturday. In addition to in-store offers at participating businesses, Keep it Kaimuki Saturday is the focus all month long on the group’s social media channels — offering followers a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite neighborhood shops and restaurants. Keep it Kaimuki will also release new seasonal merchandise including tees, mugs, stickers, and pins bearing the iconic Keep it Kaimuki design that will be available to order on www.keepitkaimuki.com.
For updates on Keep it Kaimuki Saturday, follow Keep it Kaimuki on Facebook at www.facebook.com/keepitkaimuki and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/keepitkaimuki.
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