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The holiday season is rolling into Pearlridge Center this month, with a chance to give back and a favorite keiki tradition.

The Giving Machines return Nov. 17

The Giving Machines are back at Pearlridge Mauka (Uptown) near Beer Lab from Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Thursday, Dec. 31, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to Pearlridge Center's events calendar.

Instead of snacks, these vending machines let shoppers buy items like meals, hygiene kits and school supplies that go directly to local and global charities.

An opening ceremony is set for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on the Mauka first level between Ben Bridge and Cookie Corner.

Pearlridge invites the community to come and be among the first to give this holiday season.

All aboard the Pearlridge Express

The Pearlridge Express Holiday Train Rides return to Mauka Center Court from Saturday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 10.

Children under 48 inches tall can ride the scale-model train through a Christmas wonderland.

Tickets are $6 per child, and a 10-ticket ride booklet is $41 and includes a free photo with Santa in Wai Makai Center Court.

On Black Friday, Nov. 27, keiki can ride free from 8 to 10 a.m., limited to one free ride per child.

From Nov. 21 through Dec. 18, the train runs noon to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

From Dec. 19 through Jan. 10, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The train is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and takes a daily break from 2 to 3 p.m.

Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa begin Nov. 27 and run through Dec. 24, according to the Pearlridge calendar.

Pearlridge Center is at 98-1005 Moanalua Road in Aiea.

It's a festive way to shop local, give back and make some holiday memories with the keiki!