Shops at Kukuiʻula launches holiday weekend events, boosts local shopping

On November 18 the Shops at Kukuiʻula in Poʻipū unveiled plans for a concentrated holiday weekend of retail promotions and community fundraisers intended to anchor the start of the 2025 shopping season. Organizers set a Black Friday market for November 28 with early morning hours and vendor promotions, followed by a Small Business Saturday celebration the next day, and a slate of giveaways and family focused activities through the weekend. The announcement also highlighted a Kōloa Elementary School Holiday Bag fundraiser among the community partnerships being supported.

The timetable places the retail push squarely inside the key Thanksgiving weekend, a period when many consumers plan gift shopping and local businesses aim to capture tourist and resident spending. The Shops emphasized that visitors should consult the Shops at Kukuiʻula calendar for vendor lineups, exact times and safety guidance before attending. The market format and vendor promotions are designed to spotlight independent merchants based at the center and in greater Kauai County.

For local merchants the initiative provides a concentrated opportunity to reach shoppers during one of the busiest retail periods of the year. Small Business Saturday typically funnels local consumer spending directly to independent retailers, and the combination of early market hours, promotions and family programming is intended to lengthen customer visits and boost per visit spending. Community fundraisers running alongside retail events aim to convert commercial traffic into philanthropic support, helping nonprofit activity at a time of heightened need.

The announcement has implications for parking, staffing and public safety on holiday mornings and afternoons. By advising attendees to check event times and safety guidance the Shops is signaling coordination with vendors and local authorities to manage crowd flow and health related measures. For residents who live or work in Poʻipū and Koloa, the weekend will mean increased visitor activity, opportunities to buy from local makers, and chances to support school fundraising efforts through direct purchases or donations.

Longer term the calendar of holiday programming fits into broader efforts to strengthen Kauai County s small business ecosystem by building recurring seasonal draws that keep visitor spending on island rather than leaking to off island or online competitors. Residents and visitors planning to attend should review the Shops at Kukuiʻula event calendar for final vendor lists, scheduled times and any updated safety instructions ahead of the November 28 market and Small Business Saturday events.