Find Unique Holiday Gifts at the 2026 Fall Plant and Craft Sale!
Whether you’re looking for an Aloha shirt, local honey, art, or some unusual plants, we’ve got you covered for the holidays! Join us at Lyon Arboretum in Mānoa Valley for our 2026 Fall Plant & Craft Sale. Come support local vendors, enjoy good music and food, and do your holiday shopping with us this year!
🌺Event Details
📆When: Friday, Dec. 4th – Saturday, Dec. 5th
🕒Time: 9 AM to 3 PM each day
📍Location: Lyon Arboretum (surrounding the Visitor Center and Greenhouse)
What to Expect
Get ready to browse an incredible selection of greenery, local creations, and handmade goods:
🪴Botanical Treasures: Shop for tropical ornamentals, Hoya, native plants, ferns, orchids, jade vines, aroids, gingers, bromeliads, and carnivorous plants available from Lyon’s own Horticulture Dept., Hui Ku Maoli Ola, Laʻau Hawaiʻi, Olomana Tropicals, Lang’s Nursery, Mix Plate Nurseries, Nuʻuanu Orchids, and others!
🎨Local Artisans & Crafts: Explore wearable art, Aloha shirts, botanical art, local honey, and crafts from vendors like David Shepard Hawaii, NaKui Studio, Nicole Nakata Art, Meli Hawaii, and more.
😋Ono Grindz & Tunes: Enjoy delicious food and drinks from Khao and Papas food truck, fresh local items from Da Poi Boi 808, refreshing elixirs from Bitter Root Brewery, and mellow music to set the scene.
💡Education: Visit educational booths hosted by conservation organizations and the UH Insect Museum to learn about native and invasive species in Hawaiʻi.
How to Attend
To ensure a smooth experience and control traffic flow, attendance is primarily managed through staggered 1-hour reservation time slots.
🚗Reservations for Parking:
- Booking opens on Eventbrite via our website (SCROLL BELOW) on Nov. 9th at 10:00 AM.
- Each reservation covers one vehicle and its passengers and grants access to park in the main lot adjacent to the sale area.
- Please reserve tickets only if you are sure you can attend, as reservations are limited.
👣Walk-ups:
- If you can’t register ahead of time, walk-up customers are welcome from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM each day.
- Please note that walk-ups must be dropped off at the entrance gate or park in the upper Mānoa neighborhood.
Helpful Tips for Shoppers
🛍️Come Prepared: Please bring your own box, cart, or bag to carry your purchases home.
💰Payment: Consider paying with cash to help expedite the checkout process.
🐕Pets: Please leave your pets at home; only service animals are permitted.
❤️All proceeds from the sale help support our ongoing mission of conservation, education, and research at Lyon Arboretum. We look forward to seeing you there!❤️
The button is not active until November 9th.
The Eventbrite registration page is NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE NOVEMBER 9th, 10:00 AM.
