Ring in the holidays with cheer at the free, family- and pet-friendly event Saturday, November 29, throughout the Kaimuki business The post ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local at This Year’s Keep it Kaimuki Saturday Event first appeared on Hawaii: In Real Life.
Ring in the holidays with cheer at the free, family- and pet-friendly event Saturday, November 29, throughout the Kaimuki business district
Photo Credit: Tommy Shih
HONOLULU (October 14, 2025) – Keep it Kaimuki is making spirits bright with a holly-jolly event that celebrates community and local businesses. This year Keep it Kaimuki Saturday returns for its ninth year on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family- and pet-friendly event will allow shoppers to browse exclusive discounts and promotions at over 30 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.
Participating Kaimuki businesses will be offering great deals including:
- A free baby plant with $25 purchase at Plantoem
- Keep It Kaimuki signature drink at Bean About Town
- 20% off all Body Vision Los Angeles solid gold special orders at Honolulu Piercing
Company - Free gift with purchase and a raffle for prizes at SMALL KINE GIFT
- 3 classes for $30 for new students at Iyengar Yoga Silent Dance Center
For a full list of 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 40+ popular local food and retail vendors
- A keiki scavenger hunt with prizes for those who complete it
- Free, family-friendly fun, including a larger-than-life snow globe photo opportunity
- Free self-parking at Sacred Heart Academy and St. Patrick’s Church
- Complimentary trolley rides throughout Kaimuki from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Live entertainment from beloved community and keiki groups including Aloha Hawaii Brother Sister Duo, Ei Nei, Hawaii Dance Bomb from Aliʻiolani Elementary School, Kala’e Camarillo, Nick La’a and Zack Uchima, Sacred Hearts Hālau, and Vibe Dance Academy.
This year, shoppers can unwrap exclusive discounts, offers and promotions at over 30 participating businesses. A preview of this year’s participating businesses include:
- ART FLOW STUDIO
- atelier 1223 at Montsuki
- Bean About Town
- Bead It!
- BeautiGoddess Studio
- Boarded Up by Chubbies Burgers
- Brick Fire Tavern
- Chillest Shave Ice
- Daily Whisk Matcha
- Every Day Better by Green Meadows, LLC
- Hawaii Dance Bomb
- Honolulu Piercing Company
- House of Intention by Aloha Elixir
- ISLAND-BOY
- Iyengar Yoga Silent Dance Center
- Kaimuki Shokudo
- Kaimuki Veterinary Urgent Care
- Keep It Simple Honolulu LLC
- Larry’s Napa Auto Party
- Live Long and Plant
- Moke’s
- Mud Hen Water/Town
- Onda Pasta & Provisions
- Plantoem
- SMALL KINE GIFT
- Talk
- Ten Tomorrow
- The Pig and The Lady
- The Public Pet
- Vermilli INC
- Yoga Room Hawaii
“Each year, Keep it Kaimuki Saturday continues to grow, and it’s amazing to see our community come together to celebrate and support local businesses,” said Jordan Lee, owner of The Public Pet and founder of Keep it Kaimuki. “This event is about more than holiday shopping — it’s about building connections, uplifting our neighborhood, and reminding everyone of the value of supporting local year-round.”
Keep it Kaimuki Saturday would like to thank this year’s presenting sponsor, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, and all of our supporters who helped make this year’s event possible including:
- 3650 Waialae
- Aliʻiolani Elementary School
- Bess Press
- Hawaii International Film Festival
- Hawaiian Electric
- IBEW Local 1260
- Office of Economic Revitalization – City & County of Honolulu
- Sacred Heart Academy
- State Farm Agent Catherine Sing-Chow
- Yelp Hawaii
- Zippy’s
“Hawaii State FCU has been honored to serve the residents and businesses of Kaimuki for nearly 20 years. We love our neighborhood and the small businesses that make up the backbone of our community,” said Matt Auyong, AVP and branch manager of Hawaii State FCU’s Kaimuki Branch. “We’re excited for the opportunity to once again be the presenting sponsor of Keep It Kaimuki Saturday, highlighting all of the wonderful storefronts and businesses that make Kaimuki so special.”
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 29, 2025, from 6 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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About Keep it Kaimuki
Keep it Kaimuki is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting and supporting the diverse small businesses of Kaimuki, fostering a strong sense of community, and celebrating the unique spirit of this vibrant neighborhood. For more information visit www.keepitkaimuki.com.
