HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Center for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with HI Street Grindz & Crafts Fest, will host its annual Holiday Pop-Up Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the INPEACE Center for Entrepreneurship located at 91-1010 Shangrila St., Kapolei, HI 96707.
This festive, community-focused event will showcase nearly 40 local small businesses from across Hawaiʻi, along with a special ‘Ōpio Owned Business Showcase, live music, ono food, giveaways, and free admission. The market is designed to uplift small businesses, highlight Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurship, and make it easier for the community to shop small this holiday season.
Featured vendors include: All 4 God Hawaii, Milz Designer Parties, Ho‘ohana Creations, Kakou Collective, La Vida Dulce, Ripe Hawaii, ReBran LLC, Sun Dot Marine, Manang Mochi, Pu‘uwai Pa‘iai Dessert Company, Keha LLC, Olomana Bros, ReecieB’s, Island Trucks and Books, Pua Lilia, Kickin Sweets, Pua Mau Loa, Makuahine Vintage, BUJObae, Mama Kine Tings, Little Keiki Learning, Mahea Leah, Hooked Up Hawaii, Kaulana Mahina, Ko Kawai Lei, Sew Bailey, 2 Truckin Munch, Hiwa Creations, Hamada Financial Group, Hawaiian Style Kitchen, Kuilei Creations, Aloha Modern, and Actions of Aloha.
This year also features Keiki Rise vendors: Big Boy Sweets, Holoholo Gold, Aloha Lei Stand, Wild and Rooted, Medkitted, and Lani’s Lole.
“Events like this strengthen our local economy and the collective movement to sustain homegrown entrepreneurship,” said Lisa Pakele, Executive Director of INPEACE Center for Entrepreneurship. “When we create space for small businesses and youth entrepreneurs, we invest in the next generation of leaders, makers, and innovators from our own community.”
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Vendors say the market is more than a shopping event—it’s a platform to grow. “As a small business, having access to supportive events like this means the world,” shared one participating vendor. “It allows us to connect directly with customers, share our story, and keep the spirit of local business alive.”
The market continues INPEACE’s mission to provide opportunities that empower individuals and families while preserving and growing economic self-sufficiency across Hawai‘i. For more information about the event, visit www.inpeace.org.
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