EWA BEACH

» 91-214 Kamaehu Way: "B" and Michelle Wagoner present "Christmas on Kamaehu Way," an impressive computerized musical light display featuring a 20-foot tree, two 10-foot spiral trees and a patriotic-themed tree that honors service members, with cascading snowflakes, leaping stars and colorful lights galore. This year’s display is extra special to the Wagoners, as it is dedicated to their son as he celebrates his very first Christmas. Hours are 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 27.

» 91-1075 Kaunolu St.: Now here’s a one-of-a-kind, motorized set-up that features the likes of Olaf from "Frozen," a singing and dancing Wall-E, Aladdin on a flying carpet, a circus scene with clowns, and a 7-foot Ferris wheel — even a cable car encircling the treetop. Take a closer look at three microwave ovens that serve as platform for animated scenes of a spinning, rotating Santa. The Bautistas also boast an eco-friendly display with handmade characters. Those "Despicable Me" Minions? They’re made of buckets, guitars and drums, while some of the other characters are made from plastic, plastic foam and recyclable materials. They’ve taken the motto of reduce, reuse and recycle to a whole new level, and this display proves how trash can be turned into treasure.

EAST HONOLULU

» 1459 Ahuawa Loop: Welcome to a simple and serene Winter Wonderland ablaze in festive red and green lights where you’ll find Christmas trees on top of trees. Frosty the Snowman returns once again to stand guard and greet visitors at his favorite home in this cozy neighborhood near Wilson Elementary School.

» 3969 Kaualio Place: Last year, the Lee family of Kahala presented "Christmas in the Park." This year, they welcome you to "Santa’s Village," a charming display with a rotating carousel; pet corral with Santa reading to his pets; tall guardian toy soldiers; and an enormous sleigh packed with toys to be delivered to keiki who’ve been on their best behavior this year.

» 1080 Kaumoku St.: "Mr. Christmas" Jeff Jersets and wife Helene invite all to view their towering display of four reindeer and two nutcrackers, each standing 8 feet tall; two 12-foot-tall candy canes; six 5-foot candles; several 4-foot-tall ornaments; and oversized baby blocks strategically placed to spell out Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Each year, Jersets builds something new for the display. This year, it’s a cool life-sized Santa sled parked in front of the Mariner’s Ridge home. Don’t be shy; get in and take some fun pictures!

» 924 Pueo St.: You won’t find dozens of cartoon characters greeting you at this Kahala home but instead, a fully decorated 100-foot grand Norfolk pine, an "old timer" that spreads holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood.

HONOLULU

» 1036 Hala Drive: The roof of this Alewa Heights house, located next to Maluhia Nursing Home, is lined with twinkling icicles that magically appear to be dripping. Stop by and take a closer look at the overall scene and you’ll find a tree wrapped with chili pepper lights, a patio full of lighted grapes and strawberries, two lions glaring at you with hypnotic green eyes, and a prancing reindeer that not only drinks water but spits it out, too! It’s not the most traditional of displays, but it’s definitely unique. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. daily (until midnight Fridays and Saturdays).

» 723 Hauoli St.: This year marks the Vares family’s 23rd dazzling display of lights filled with familiar faces from "Sesame Street," Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Elsa and Olaf from "Frozen" and Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as a Christmas Day countdown, gingerbread houses, a paniolo, a rocking horse, rock ‘n’ roll elves, and a Nativity scene. "Aloha Kalikimaka" from the Vares ohana of McCully!

» 2020 Hillcrest St.: The Alewa Heights home shines bright once again with LED light arrangements including a large wreath, festive tree ornaments, a trail of light bulbs, a Christmas train, a snowman and more, including the additions of a large nutcracker and an angel. Even more impressive is the new large inflatable Santa and his flight crew landing a helicopter on the rooftop as he delivers gifts to the extra nice Bisho family.

» 2306 Kuahea St.: Lighting up this quaint Palolo neighborhood is the Chivers’ annual display featuring over 30 classic blowmolds of festive candy canes and holiday characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, snowmen, a friendly elf and drummer boy, toy soldiers standing tall and a complete Nativity scene.

» 2672 Lowrey Ave.: Give back to the community by donating the precious gift of blood, a heartfelt cause of Allen family members who’ve been decorating their Manoa home for the past 34 years. You’ll find more than 30 characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, several Santas, carolers, a Nativity scene and much more. Be sure to give a warm welcome to the friendly penguin frolicking in an igloo. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. daily.

» 1553 Miller St.: The Franca ohana presents its annual lineup of cheerful Christmas characters including Winnie the Pooh, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, a polar bear and several penguins, snowmen and drummer boys, all waving "hi" to passers-by as they stroll this Punchbowl neighborhood. You can’t miss the 5-foot wreath and a 6-foot Santa as he hangs from a second-floor window.

» 1612 Perry St.: Visit this spirited home in Kalihi Valley for great photo opportunities by posing with numerous inflatables and moving light displays. Be sure to stop by Sunday between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. when Santa Claus will make a special appearance.

» 1618 Perry St.: The Correia family of Kalihi Valley welcomes everyone to view their lovely display of more than 3,000 twinkling lights, six glistening Christmas trees, several friendly reindeer, Santa Claus on a firetruck and a life-sized Eeyore. Wave hello to Frosty the Snowman perched up in the sky as he keeps a watchful eye on visitors (and the neighborhood) below.

» 1255 Wilhelmina Rise: Take a stroll up the "rise" to visit this festive Kaimuki home, where you’ll be greeted by a giant snowman, reindeer and Santa Claus in a hot-air balloon. Each figure measures a towering 15 feet. But don’t worry, they’re all very friendly and quite hard to miss, peeking through and frolicking in a stretch of twinkling and delightfully fragrant plumeria trees.

KAILUA

» 1170 Akumu St.: The Brede ohana welcomes all to view their 15th annual Christmas display of lights and inflatables (which will not be operating on windy nights). This year, they’ve added to their collection and have some surprises up their sleeves, "all guaranteed to bring lots of smiles, twinkling eyes and much happiness" to visitors young and old. Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

MILILANI

» 95-1148 Auina St.: A 12-foot Christmas tree provides the bling with over 1,000 blazing lights. Several inflatables, including a proud Santa being pulled on his sleigh by three friendly reindeer stretching 20 feet, and an electrical light show takes over the entire front yard of this Mililani Mauka home.

» Neleau Place cul-de-sac: The dazzling spectacle of "Neleau Lights" is made possible by a group of festive neighbors who look forward to this highly anticipated tradition each year. Familiar faces in the crowd include Elmo, Bert and Ernie, Care Bears, Hello Kitty, Pochacco, Disney princesses, Minions and My Little Pony. New this year is an entire home that sparkles in the theme of "Frozen" and an updated "Star Wars" corner with special appearances by Boba Fett, Storm Troopers, Royal Guard and others in costume at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 24. The cul-de-sac’s residents recommend taking a stroll to neighboring cul-de-sacs on Maiaohe and Leleua places to enjoy other decked-out homes and holiday displays.

WAIANAE

» 89-089 Aone Place: What’s special about Al and Becky Ayau’s display is that practically everything is homemade, with most of the characters, including the "Finding Nemo" cast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Donald Duck and a Nativity scene all created from plywood, hand-painted and adorned with wire. There’s also some welded reindeer and Christmas trees made from even more wire. Al Ayau’s hard work requires precision and much patience, but it always pays off for the Ayaus when they see the look of amazement in the eyes of visiting keiki and their families.

» 87-1029A Hakimo Road: You’ll know Christmastime is here when you catch a glimpse of Bob and Julie Herodias’ home ablaze with 10,000 twinkling lights and nearly 300 lighted figures arranged in special themed displays. They include scenes featuring Disney characters, Santa’s Workshop, gingerbread, Winnie the Pooh and friends, the North Pole, Snoopy and friends, an Arctic area with penguins and a Nativity scene. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 29.

WAIKELE/WAIPAHU

» Anapau Place: "The Amazing Waikele Christmas Light Show" has expanded since last year, bringing the total number of participating homes to nine. United as one, the homes bedazzle with more than 60,000 lights that are musically synchronized in a spectacular techno light show that runs more than an hour long and features many new songs, including the uber-popular "Let It Go" from "Frozen." Donations for nonprofit organizations will be accepted. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

» Hopoe Place: A Waikele must-see. Allow plenty of time for a merry stroll through this spirited neighborhood of 30 homes decorated with twinkling lights and festive eye candy. Families unite during this special time of the year to help spread the Christmas aloha spirit for all to enjoy. One family describes it as "nothing spectacular," but that’s quite an understatement.

» 94-313 Kiokio Place: For over 20 years, the Domingo family has been sharing their spectacular holiday display consisting of over 100 plywood cut-out characters including Smurfs, Care Bears, the Simpsons and those pesky Minions from "Despicable Me," and this year is no different. Be sure to stop by and welcome the penguins from "Madagascar" and some "Frozen" visitors from the kingdom of Arendelle. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. weekends, weather permitting.