At Kukuiʻula, the festive season is a time to gather, give thanks, and celebrate the traditions that bring us closer. From memorable meals and spirited competition to cherished island customs, each occasion invites us to share in the joy of the season with family, friends, and our Kukuiʻula ʻohana.
Events are open to Members and Guests of The Lodge at Kukuiʻula with a confirmed reservation, though select events are reserved for Members only.
NOVEMBER 21 – 22
Kick off the festive season with the 2nd Annual Fall Brawl Pickleball Tournament. Friendly rivalries and plenty of laughter at this tourney set the tone for the weeks ahead: a celebration of camaraderie, sunshine, and spirited energy.
NOVEMBER 26 | 4:30 P.M.
This Thanksgiving, we gather with grateful hearts for good food, great company, and this island we are so fortunate to call Home.
Join us at ʻUmeke Kitchen + Bar for an evening inspired by the season and the bounty of Kauaʻi. Gather around the table for a generous Thanksgiving feast featuring farm-fresh salads and vegetables, seasonal seafood, traditional favorites, a carving board, and plenty of sweets to finish.
Enjoy live music by Frank Cruz, along with wine, beer, seasonal cocktails and mocktails included with dinner.
*Includes Buffet, Well Bar, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Mocktails, & NA Beverages
**Includes Buffet, Mocktails & NA Beverages
NOVEMBER 27
Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to fill your shopping baskets with your favorite Kukuiʻula clothing, products, and gifts for yourself or those you love.
DECEMBER 1 | SUNRISE
The appearance of the Makaliʻi (Pleiades) in the eastern sky marks the Hawaiian New Year and the start of the Makahiki season; a time when Hawaiians honor Lono, the God of rain, agriculture, harvest, peace, and fertility. Join us on the shores of Kukuiʻula Harbor for the first sunrise of the month and to welcome Kailele as it sails to shore with Lonoikamakahiki (the symbolic staff of Makahiki). Procession to Hale Huakaʻi for closing rituals, fellowship, and coffee.
DECEMBER 4 | SUNSET
Join us for Hanukkah at The Club, a joyous celebration of family, freedom, and light. Kick off the eight (8) nights of Hanukkah with pūpū and wine as we kindle the Hanukkah light in our Home.
DECEMBER 8 | 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.
Test your skill, strength, and intellect in traditional Hawaiian Games on the Great Lawn, then join us in welcoming our hula performers with the blowing of the pū (conch shell). Enjoy pūpū, cocktails, and fellowship with friends, old and new, while enjoying hula presentation by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro and his award-winning hālau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano.
DECEMBER 11 | 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Revel in Kukuiʻula Cheer at this year's Aloha Kalikimaka Makēkē & Entertainment. Enjoy the sounds of a keiki ʻukulele band and hula while shopping with local Kauaʻi vendors for festive gifts.
DECEMBER 15 | 5:20 PARADE START
Deck your golf cart, or bike, in boughs of holly and holiday cheer for our 6th Annual Golf Cart Parade of Lights. In true Kukuiʻula fashion, we're adding a bit of friendly competition, with the most creative cart or bike taking home the win. The parade begins at the Kahalawai Orchard and concludes at The Club, where we'll gather for a festive mixer with cookies, cocoa, vendor craft fair, and a visit from Santa.
DECEMBER 17 | 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Find your home for the holidays at our Festive Parade of Homes hosted by Kukuiʻula Realty Group. Tour a curated selection of homes across the community, each dressed in its holiday best, and discover what island living could look like for you this season.
DECEMBER 18 | 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Revel in Kukuiʻula Cheer at this year's Aloha Kalikimaka Makēkē & Entertainment. Enjoy the sounds of a keiki ʻukulele band and hula while shopping with local Kauaʻi vendors for festive gifts.
DECEMBER 20
Join us as we toast to The Club at Kukuiʻulas 16th Anniversary!
DECEMBER 20 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Join the Hiʻilani Spa team for a sparkling Sunday morning. Shop for island-created, one-of-a-kind jewelry, while indulging in a glass of bubbly.
DECEMBER 21 | 3:30 – 4:45PM
Take a journey through the magic of nature with beautiful instruments representing the elements, reminding the body of its natural harmonic state of peace, joy, and love. We begin with a toning purification exercise to flood the body with oxygen and vibration, opening your being to receive and surrender into complete relaxation.
DECEMBER 24 | 5:30 – 8:00 P.M.
A magical Christmas Eve dinner awaits at The Club, the perfect way to spend the evening with the ones you love. Enjoy live music and your favorite holiday songs as you indulge in an exquisite feast together, and if you've been good this year, you might even receive a visit from Santa himself.
*Includes Buffet, Well Bar, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Mocktails, & NA Beverages
**Includes Buffet, Mocktails & NA Beverages
DECEMBER 25 | MELE KALIKIMAKA!
In observance of Christmas Day, The Club will be closed as our team spends the day with their ʻohana.
The Club will resume normal hours of operation on Saturday, December 26th.
DECEMBER 28
'Tis the season for friendly competition! Grab a partner, or sign up solo and we'll add you to our free agent list to help find a match based on skill level. Come ready to serve, volley, and celebrate the festive season on the courts.
DECEMBER 29 | 6:00 – 11:00 P.M.
Our most popular golf event of the year, Glow Golf transforms our putting green into a 9-hole night mini golf course and our driving range into a 7-hole, par 3 course, complete with dancing lights of all colors. Food trucks and a live DJ will provide music and food while our award-winning bartenders pour signature spirits.
*Includes Food & Beverage
DECEMBER 31 | 5:30 P.M.
The biggest party of the year is going eighties! Big hair and bold colors await at our New Year's Eve Dinner & Celebration on Friday, December 31st, 2026. Ring in the new year with an eighties throwback complete with dinner, dancing, and a fireworks show that lights up the South Shore sky. You're encouraged to dress the part! So dust off your leg warmers, neon, and shoulder pads for a night unlike any other.
*Includes Buffet, Well Bar, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Mocktails, & NA Beverages
**Includes Buffet, Mocktails, & NA Beverages
JANUARY 1 | SUNRISE
In Hawaiian culture, many beautiful customs inspire our traditions here at Kukuiʻula. One such practice is our Ke Alaula Sunrise Ceremony, a profoundly moving experience where participants chant up the first sunrise of the month on the bluff at Makawehi. To welcome the new year, we invite you to join us for this special ceremony as we chant up the first sunrise of 2027, beginning the year anew together overlooking the ocean.
JANUARY 2 | 12:00 P.M.
Join us for ceremony of oli, hula, and hoʻokupu (chant, dance, and ceremonial offerings) as we honor Hawaiʻi's beloved Queen Emma on her birthday.
JANUARY 11 – 15
January 2027 will be our best cleanse yet! An amazing Chef-created menu with curated lunches, daily smoothies, and soups will keep you nourished and your taste buds tantalized. Your Cleanse Wellness kit will include the best and newest industry products.
JANUARY 12 | 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.
In Hawaiʻi Muʻumuʻu Month is celebrated every January to inspire and encourage people to honor and wear this traditional Hawaiian garment.
Join us at The Clubhouse as we celebrate the iconic fashion statement that is the muʻumuʻu with a talk story and muʻumuʻu + aloha shirt makēkē (shop).
As you make holiday plans with family and friends, we want to share a friendly reminder that Club access will continue to be limited to accompanied Guests only. Access will not be granted to unaccompanied Guests and in-residence Guests who are not actively accompanied by a Member. All accompanied Guests will need to check in with Anne Sachs or our Island Host team 24-hours prior to arriving to The Club. As always, Lodge Guests are not permitted to have Guests who are not registered to their Lodge home on property. These policies will be strictly enforced.
Members can exclusively book dining reservations, special events, tee times, spa appointments, and Huakaʻi activities until Sunday, October 18th, 2026. On Monday, October 19th, Lodge Guests will have the ability to secure reservations as well. Please contact the Island Hosts to make all reservations, bookings and to RSVP.
To ensure that we’re able to accommodate as many of our Members and Guests as possible, there will be special cancellation policies in place for holiday activities and events. At the time of booking, our Island Hosts will confirm the cancellation policy of the activities and events you’ve signed up for.
FALL BOUNTY FROM THE FARM
Gathered Greens, Pickled Root Vegetables, Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumber, House Made Dressing
PEAR + CRANBERRY + LOMI KALE HARVEST SALAD
Arugula, Walnuts, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Farm Meyer Lemon Dressing
ROASTED KABOCHA + LENTIL SALAD
Wilted Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
SEAFOOD CHOWDER FOR THE SEASON
Manhattan-Style, Kekaha Shrimp, Hokkaido Scallops, New Zealand Salmon
THANKSGIVING BREAD TABLE
Assorted Breads, Calamansi Butter, Clam Dip, Oil + Vinegar
PASS THE SIDES
Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Russet Potatoes, Plugra Butter
EMBERS + GREENS
Fire-Roasted Baby Vegetables, Crispy Onions, Farm Pesto
GRILLED FRESH CATCH FOR THE FEAST
Caper Brown Butter Sauce
DAʻ THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Roasted Diesel Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Giblet Gravy
SLOW BAKED HAM
Kuk’s Guava-Glazed
CORIANDER-SPICED SLOW ROASTED STRIPLOIN OF BEEF
Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Tarts
Carrot Cake
Warm Hearted Apple Strudel
THE FARM’S WINTER BOUNTY
Baby Lettuces, Roasted Vegetables, Pickled Vegetables, Assorted House Made Dressings
CHRISTMAS JEWEL SALAD
Mizuna + Watercress, Pomegranate, Candied Walnuts, Orange Segments, Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
TRI-COLOR QUINOA + GRILLED BROCCOLI SALAD
Red Onions, Manchego Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette
BREAKING BREAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS
House-made Breads, Honey Butter, Tapenade, Artichoke Dip
POTATO GRATIN STACKS
Farm Herbs, Gruyere Cheese Sauce
KUKʻS HONEY GLAZED BABY VEGETABLES
Carrots, Parsnips, Asparagus, Cinnamon Dressing
JUMBO SHRIMP + SCALLOP SKEWERS
Wild Mushrooms + Colbert Butter Sauce
BAKED SALMON FLORENTINE
Three Caviar Sauce
ROASTED KUROBUTA PORK RACK
Cherry Demi-Glace
KIAWE GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAKS
Mustard + Herb Cream Sauce, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Strawberry + Raspberry Trifle
Guava Chiffon Cake
Christmas Yule Log
Santa’s Cookie Table
Check back for the menu soon.
Ho‘okipa, Hawaiian hospitality, is at the heart of Kukui‘ula. We invite you to stay connected, whether your interest is community, membership, or the Lodge.
While parts of Kauaʻi continue to recover from Hurricane Lowell, Kukuiʻula has reopened and is welcoming visitors. We invite you to explore with kindness and patience as our community rebuilds. To see the current status of other attractions and businesses, please visit openkauai.org.
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