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Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us in celebration of the Lunar New Year and a welcome of the Year of the Snake. This free event will include live entertainment, keiki activities, and lots more family fun from 4-8 PM on Saturday, February 8.
Live Entertainment & Event Schedule
Radio DJ Scotty on the Weekend from KWXX FM will be emceeing the event and broadcasting live, right from Queens’ Marketplace! Performance schedule times are approximate and subject to change on the day of the event.
4:00 – 4:30 PM: Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
5:00 – 5:20 PM: So-Shin Kai Koto
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Kona Daifukuji Taiko
6:00 – 6:15 PM: Yau Gong Lion Dance Intro
6:15 – 8:00 PM: Firecracker Send Off & Yau Gong Lion Dance Crowd Interactions and Store Blessings
Enter-to-Win Giveaways
Stop by the Info Booth to enter for a chance to win giveaways throughout the event. Prizes include Queens’ Marketplace merchandise, plus gift cards and merchandise from mall merchants (including Blue Ginger, Coconut Ave, Oshima Surf & Skate, Reyn Spooner, and OluKai).
Keiki Activities
Face painting will be provided by Aunty Cynthia and Aunty Jennifer. Plus, stop by the Hawaii Keiki Museum booth for some fun keiki activities.
Plus, enjoy fun lawn games at the Coronation Pavilion, including corn hole, ring toss, Jenga, and Connect 4.
Market Vendors
143 Patisserie
ALOHA KPOP KOLLLECTIVE
Custom Creations by Britni
Da Anime Hub LLC
Designs by Berniemae
Hawaii TCG Buy & Sell LLC
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Jiro’s Gyotaku
Jus Desserts
Kitchen77Honokaa
Mahina Mea
Mama’s Sweet Treats
Miki’s Ceramics
Naukana Designs
Pine Village Small Farm
Shortbread Sensations
Sweet T’s Crafts & Treats
Takoyatea
Mall Merchant Sidewalk Sales
Stop by participating stores and enjoy special promotions plus sales and/or clearance items.
Blue Ginger – Sales rack specials!
Hawaii Fluid Art – Patch Party: Create your own customized hats!
Oshima surf & Skate – Special sales and clearance items under the tent!
OluKai – Sip & Shop in-store!
Firecrackers & Chinese Lion Dance
We’ll be kicking off the centuries-old tradition with firecrackers before the colorful Chinese Lion Dancers from Yau Gong Lion Dance Team perform their acrobatic feats and leaps throughout Queens’ Marketplace. Interacting with the audience as they go door to door, guests will have the chance to feed the lion lucky red Lai See envelopes and bring good luck.
The Miss Kona Coffee Pageant titleholders will be passing out lai see envelopes throughout the shopping center.
Gift with Purchase Promotion
UPDATE AS OF 2/5/2025: SOLD OUT! THIS PROMOTION HAS ENDED
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Gift with Purchase promotion! Follow us and stay tuned for more events and special offers.
Wednesday, January 29 – Saturday, February 8
Receive a bao bun stress ball with $100 subtotal in Queens’ Marketplace receipts!* 22 bao buns will include a lucky lai see containing a merchant gift card worth up to $100. Validate receipts at Blue Ginger (next to CROCS) during store hours. Limit one redemption per person, while supplies last. *Restrictions apply.