The Ultimate Kaua’i North Shore Holiday Market & Gift Guide 2025

If you’re spending the season here, the North Shore Kauaʻi holiday market scene is one of the best parts of December. The cooler weather, the misty Hanalei mornings, and the way local artists and makers show up at markets across the North Shore make it such a magical time to shop.

I look forward to the gift markets every year — they’re cozy, creative, and full of locally made treasures that feel so much more meaningful than anything you’ll find in a big-box store.

2025 North Shore Holiday Markets & Craft Fairs

Waipa Annual Christmas Craft Fair

Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 12–3pm
Waipa Community Complex, just north of Hanalei

The Waipa Christmas Craft Fair is a beloved North Shore tradition — live Hawaiian music, ono food, and a huge variety of Kauaʻi-made gifts. Expect jewelry, woodwork, art, natural body products, baked goods, and plenty of local families making a day of it. This is one of the best places to find truly local gifts that feel like Kauaʻi.

Princeville Night Market — Holiday Edition

Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 4–8pm
Princeville Shopping Center

Right after Waipa, head up the hill to the Princeville Night Market. With around 45+ artisans, food trucks, music, and an easy, outdoor holiday vibe, it’s the perfect evening market. The best part? It’s totally family-friendly, and you can shop everything from handmade jewelry to art to holiday treats.

Kauaʻi Island Crafters Fair

Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 8am–2pm
Church of the Pacific, Princeville

This long-standing craft fair series makes its North Shore holiday stop in Princeville this year. Expect 100% handmade gifts from Kauaʻi artisans — jewelry, decor, skincare, treats, and more. It’s calm, easy to browse, and perfect for one-stop holiday shopping.

Weekly North Shore Markets Perfect for Gift Shopping

Hanalei Farmers Market

Saturdays • 9am–12pm
Hale Halawai

This market is a North Shore classic. Beyond produce, you’ll find the below; great for: foodies, creative friends, and people who appreciate thoughtful, locally made gifts.

• Gourmet cheeses
• Cottage bakeries
• Handmade jewelry
• Ceramics
• Clothing
• Jams, sauces, and seasonings

Waipa Farmers Market

Tuesdays • 2–5pm
Waipa, just outside Hanalei

Set against this stunning valley backdrop, Waipa’s Tuesday market features fresh produce, Kauaʻi Grown foods, handmade crafts, and baked goods. It’s mellow, community-centered, and perfect for gifts with true local character.

Kilauea Farmers Market

Saturdays • 9am–12pm
Anaina Hou Community Park

This market has become one of the best all-around spots for Kauaʻi Made goods. You’ll find small-batch jams, body products, jewelry, textiles, art, and baked goods — plus lawn space for the kids and food stalls for a mid-shopping snack.

What to Buy: Gifts for Locals and Visitors

Gifts Locals Actually Want

These are the things your North Shore friends, teachers, neighbors, and favorite baristas will love:

• Hand-thrown pottery and mugs
• Wood serving boards made from Kauaʻi-grown woods
• Linen tea towels
• Locally made candles (plumeria, maile, coconut)
• Pearl or sea-glass jewelry
• Handmade soaps, lotions, and scrubs
• Cottage bakery goodies (fresh granola, biscotti, or holiday treats)

Gifts Visitors Can Bring Home

Lightweight, packable, and so much better than airport souvenirs. Perfect for: family back home, coworkers, Secret Santa, and stocking stuffers.

• Kauaʻi-roasted coffee
• Spice blends, seasonings, and hot sauces
• Lilikoi jelly, jams, and honey
• Island-designed pareos or hats
• Small prints or postcards of Hanalei, Kīlauea Lighthouse, or Nā Pali
• Holiday ornaments made from shells, driftwood, or lauhala

Experience Gifts (My Favorite Picks)

Some of the best gifts are memories. Experience gifts travel well — and they support the people who make our community special.

• Surf lessons in Hanalei
• Ahi Lele Fire Show tickets at Anaina Hou
• Family photo session at sunrise or sunset
• Limahuli Garden & Preserve membership or entry passes
• Mini-golf + shave ice day for families
• Gift cards to Hanalei Bread Co., Nourish Hanalei, or Kilauea Bakery

Why Shopping Local Matters

The holidays on the North Shore aren’t about packed malls or big-box stores — they’re about community. When you shop local, you’re supporting real families, artists, farmers, and entrepreneurs who put so much care into their craft.

And if spending time here over the holidays has you imagining what it would be like to live here — I’d love to help you explore that.

Warm Aloha,