We’re counting the days till December 12th, that’s when Kailua Town merchants open their doors for this year’s Holiday Sip + Shop – an evening of holiday shopping served with festive sips and treats, live entertainment, event-day sales and promotions from 4:30-7:30pm.
A modest entry fee donation to Shop Small Hawaii gives you access to all the free pupus + refreshments throughout Kailua Town. Purchase Early Bird tickets by 12/11 and save $5 per ticket. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Don’t forget to bring your gift list! Get details and tickets here.
Need gift ideas?
If your gift list leaves you frozen like a deer in the headlights or you’re losing sleep at the thought of facing the holiday crowds at the mall, don’t panic. Dozens of shops and convenient parking in Kailua Town make shopping a breeze. Below is a sampling of fun things that caught our attention when checking in with some of the Sip + Shop merchant locations. Find the complete Kailua Town Gift Guide here.
Surf’s Up!
Drop into Mokulua Surf Co. to find the newest designs in men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, and pick up the newly minted ‘twin islands’ mugs for coffee-lovers on your list.
Artsy Creations
When shopping for out-of-the-ordinary gifts (and apparel), Classic Waves Boutique doesn’t disappoint. Hand-crafted ornaments from Lanai make one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Also look for colorful porcelain ornaments, mosaic coasters, and other artsy pieces from local artist Jenny Helman. Meet Jenny at Classic Waves during the Holiday Sip + Shop!
One-Stop Shopping
You can likely check off a lot of names on your ‘Nice” list at one of these three Kailua Town boutiques.
SoHa Living is a great place to start. Along with their Christmas Collection of seasonal gifts for the home, don’t miss the assorted games to liven up a holiday party, including the popular Tipsy Land board game. We also love the collection of insulated drinkware in Hawaiian floral designs, including stainless-steel mugs, travel and wine tumblers. Wine-lovers will appreciate the Wiki Wine Chillers that keep their favorite wine and bubbly cool while on the go.
In the past two decades, Fighting Eel has grown from clothing boutique to all-encompassing lifestyle brand. Find favorite FE designs on gifts for her and him, home and travel, and keiki, too, from bibs and crib sheets to beach chairs and tote bags, apparel and home goods. Get 10% off one Fighting Eel or Ava Sky item in-store during the Sip + Shop event. Libations, light pupu, discounts, and a prize giveaway await when you stop by Red Bamboo with your Sip + Shop passport on December 12th.
Along with festive table décor and party accessories for holiday entertaining, Red Bamboo offers a bountiful hunting ground for gift seekers. Assorted local spices and seasoning blends, cheese boards, and cutlery sets for the foodie friends. Lovely journals, notepads, and organizers for the girlfriends. You get the idea!
