Drop your keiki off at Bricks 4 Kids Ka Makana Alii classes during winter break and go shopping or catch a movie while they play. Classes are 9-noon (early drop off available) Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4. Register online at https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=location&location=395
Dave & Buster’s is teaming with the Blood Bank of Hawaii for a Holiday Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 27.
Parents donate blood and kids receive a free power card for unlimited video game play for the day! Participants also receive a free breakfast or lunch at Dave & Buster’s. Donors can sign up at www.ultimate.gift or call 848-4770.
Everyone loves Will Farrell’s Christmas classic movie “Elf.” It will be screening at noon on Dec. 22 at Pearl Highlands and Dole Cannery theaters for just $5 per ticket. https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/holiday-classics-series
The Pearlridge Express is chugging through the mall again until Jan. 6. Rides for keiki under 48 inches tall through the toyland in Uptown are $3.50, with 10-ticket ride booklets available for $29. pearlridgeonline.com
Check out the classic tale of The Nutcracker, presented by Hawaii State Ballet, Dec. 21-23 at Mamiya Theatre. Tickets are $16-32. https://www.hawaiistateballet.com/nutcracker
Storybook princesses are throwing a Holiday Ball 6-9 p.m. Dec. 21 at Mid-Pacific Country Club. Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, songs and dance and crafts.There will even be a swag bag for the little ones to take home. Admission is $65. https://hnltix.com/events/storybook-entertainment-holiday-princess-ball
Santa’s Secret Workshop is open to keiki ages 6 and under. 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $20 members, $30 nonmembers for one adult and one child. Arts and crafts, activities, gingerbread cookie decorating, carousel rides and a trip to the discovery center’s exhibits. http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org/events.html
Waimanalo Country Farms is hosting a live Nativity Christmas event again. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6:45 and close at 7:15) Dec. 15. There will be smores, lemonade and fresh apple cobbler. Call 306-4381 for details.
Pearl Highlands Center will be home to 40 tons of snow 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the 13th annual “Snow Days in Hawai’i Nei.” The free event will also have games and activities and photos with Santa. Visit pearlhighlandscenter.com.
