WARD VILLAGE® DECKS THE HALLS WITH HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Kamaʻāina and visitors can eat, shop and be merry with an array of festive displays, entertainment, giving opportunities and more
HONOLULU – This holiday season, Ward Village®, a one-of-a-kind destination to live, shop, dine and explore, will become a holiday hub for community members wishing to ring in the season of giving. Kamaʻāina and visitors can enjoy a wide array of holiday activations and entertainment, special shopping deals and family-friendly fun.
Tis the season for holiday shopping, entertainment and giving at Ward Village
“The holiday season is most meaningful when we can celebrate and reconnect with our community and loved ones,” said Jeff Chen, Senior General Manager of Ward Village. “With offerings for keiki to kūpuna, Ward Village is the place to bring everyone together and create lifelong memories.”
Ward Village’s 2022 holiday festivities include:
MERRY ENTERTAINMENT & LIVING ACTIVATIONS
Holiday Living Activations (Nov. 28 - Dec. 24, 2022)
Holiday surprises are around every corner to celebrate the holiday season at Ward Village, including:
- Holiday Musicians (Nov. 28 - Dec. 24; every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Dancing Elves (Dec. 10 and Dec. 11; from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Drummer Boy Stilt Walkers (Dec. 17 and Dec. 18; from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Reindeer + Snowman Stilt Walkers (Dec. 23 and Dec. 24; from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Holiday Lounge (Nov. 28 - Dec. 24, 2022)
Take a shopping break at the new holiday lounge located at Ward Centre between Noa Noa and Nā Mea Hawaiʻi. Enjoy holiday movies, oversized games, coloring for kids, gift wrapping while you wait to benefit Creations of Hawaiʻi, complimentary hot cocoa on Saturdays, while supplies last, at the following dates and times:
- Nov. 25-27, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 2-4, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 9-11, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m
- Dec. 16-24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elf Scavenger Hunt (Dec. 2-16, 2022)
Consider this jolly hunt fun for the whole family. For a chance to win a $100 gift card to the store or restaurant of your choice, find little toy elves in stores and scattered around Ward Village. Snap a photo of each one you find and post to social media with the hashtag #ElvesAtWardVillage (bonus points for a selfie). Five winners will be announced and featured on Instagram the weekend of December 16. Additional Elf Scavenger Hunt rules may be found here.
Aloha Friday Holiday Music Series (Fridays, Dec. 2-30, 2022)
Holiday mele will fill the air as local artists, including Bobby Moderow, Kamuela Kahoano and more return to the South Shore Market Courtyard. Live performances will be held every Friday in December from 12-1 p.m.
First Saturday (Dec. 3, 2022)
While supplies last, Sugarlina Bakeshop will be at the South Shore Market Courtyard at 1 p.m. serving complimentary mini cupcakes for a delicious holiday treat.
December Workshops (Saturdays, Dec. 3-24, 2022)
Join the festivities with holiday arts and craft workshops at Ward Village:
- Ward Centre
- Christmas card making by Taj Clubhouse (Dec. 3 and Dec. 10)
- Gingerbread cooking decorating by Nā Mea Hawaiʻi and KĪPUKA (Dec. 17
- Sugar Cookie decorating by Sugarlina Bakeshop (Dec. 24)
- South Shore Market
- Linocut block printing presented by MORI (Dec. 3)
- Succulents and Crystal workshops presented by MORI (Dec. 10, 17 & 24)
Stocking Stuffer Saturdays & Sundays (Dec. 3-24, 2022)
Look for the extra-large stockings in the window of participating retailers, who have an array of stocking-sized gifts for the whole family.
Holiday Celebration (Dec. 10, 2022)
Ring in the holiday season with a festive holiday celebration at Victoria Ward Park. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., indulge in hot cocoa and Italian Pizzelles from Kālele Eats, snap a photo with family and friends in front of one of the many holiday-themed backdrops and decorate a tree ornament with Juniper Calligraphy while supplies last.
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Toys for Tots (Nov. 28 - Dec. 11, 2022)
Spread Christmas cheer to keiki on Oʻahu by dropping off new, unwrapped toys at the donation bins marked around South Shore Market or Ward Centre.
The Senior Giving Tree (Nov. 28 - Dec. 13, 2022)
Now in its 26th year, in partnership with Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, the annual tradition has provided over 10,000 wishes for seniors during the holiday season. Visit Logos Bookstore in Ward Centre, Whole Foods or TJ Maxx and select an ornament labeled with a meaningful “wish” for a senior.
Hawaiʻi Food Bank (Dec. 1-24, 2022)
Give back to the community by donating to the Hawaiʻi Food Bank. Drop off dry goods and non-perishable food items at the residential towers in Ward Village.
Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi (Dec. 10, 2022)
Give blood this holiday season to support the Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi. Sign up at the Kakaʻako Farmers Market on Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.
SEASONAL PHOTO OPS & HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Holiday Lights, Music, Decor and Festive Photo Ops (Nov. 28 - Jan. 2, 2023)
Residents and visitors will enjoy seasonal sights and sounds, including holiday decor and displays sprinkled throughout Ward Village and music-filled streets. The festive neighborhood is the perfect backdrop for holiday photos.
Waikiki Trolley City Lights Tour (Every day, Dec. 4-25, 2022)
All aboard! Hop on a holiday-themed double-decker bus that will take you on a tour through historic downtown and you can hop on and off at the Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale. Start of the tour will begin and end at Victoria Ward Park.
Art+Flea Urban Market (Dec. 10-11)
Check off your holiday shopping at East Village Shops (next to Nordstrom Rack) where you’ll find local vendors offering everything from fashion to art.
For tips on parking, shopping and more at Ward Village this holiday season, visit www.wardvillage.com.
About Ward Village®
Ward Village is a 60-acre master-planned community by The Howard Hughes Corporation® in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development—integrating striking architecture, culture and arts, and public open space. At full build-out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named “Best Planned Community in the United States.”
As a result of strong demand for new housing in urban Honolulu, Ward Village is quickly approaching sellout of its first six mixed-use residential towers—Waiea®, Anaha®, Ae‘o®, Ke Kilohana®, ʻAʻaliʻi® and Kō‘ula® transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a thriving urban neighborhood that offers ocean views and open space, including its newest outdoor gathering place, Victoria Ward Park. New residential buildings in development or under construction include Victoria Place® and Kalae. Since launching public sales in July 2021, The Park Ward Village has become the fastest-selling market tower in the history of Ward Village. Approved by the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) in 2021, The Park Ward Village and Ulana Ward Village will be the newest mixed-use developments to join the neighborhood.
As a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, Ward Village demonstrates its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu’s urban community. For more information, visit www.wardvillage.com.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai‘i; and Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes Corporation’s portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC.
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