The County of Hawai‘i will host the annual “Magic of the Season” Holiday Open House from Dec. 8-12 at the County Building in Hilo.

This cherished week-long tradition will run from 5-8 p.m. each night, offering a variety of festivities including live hula and music performances, food trucks, snacks, holiday decorations, and activities for keiki. The event is free and open to the public.

"The Magic of the Season is one of our most beloved traditions here in Hawai‘i County,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “I invite everyone to join us in Hilo for this joyful week, and I want to thank our Department of Parks and Recreation’s Culture and Education Division and our entire County ‘ohana for making this event possible."

Christmas trees, creatively decorated to reflect different themes, will be displayed throughout the building. Santa Claus will make a special appearance each evening, as various County departments host activities.  

The County will also be collecting nonperishable food items and donations for the Salvation Army. Your kokua is greatly appreciated.

See the complete schedule of performances below.

Monday, Dec. 8

• Kilauea Kwintet

• Chiefess Kapiolani School Ukulele Band (Directed by Lila Camarillo Parong)

• Doug Stillwell 3.0 Band

• Darlene Ahuna

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Waiākea Intermediate School Ukulele Band (Directed by Sandra Sato)

• Damon Williams & Harold Kama, Jr.

• Ben Kaili & Friends

• Bonnie & Doug

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Kaimana O Hilo

• Lopaka Kenoi

• Kris Fuchigami

• Kuana Torres Kahele

Thursday, Dec. 11

• Always Free

• Lori Lei’s Hula Studio (Kumu Hula Lori Lei Katahara)

• Hawai‘i County Band

Friday, Dec. 12

• Christmas Divas

• Saddle Road Band

• Mark Yamanaka

• Christy Leina‘ala Lassiter with Hula Halau O Kou Lima Nani ‘E (Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima)

For more information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Division at 808-961-8706.