Experience Authentic Hawaiian Hula At The Home Of Pele Typically held on the 3rd (or sometimes 2nd) Saturday of each month, hula halau from across Hawaiʻi have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This special site was realized through the vision…
We show off our paniolo, the art of pa’u, the art of hula, oli, olelo, our royal society Ahahui Ka’ahumanu Waimea Chapter. We have schools, church groups, hula halau, businesses, etc, as participants in our annual Paniolo Parade. Many of our paniolo and pa’u riders are true paniolo; they all own ranches, work & live…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
HawaiiCon brings together the best of science, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, anime, gaming, and cosplay. Celebrities join top space scientists, voice actors and cosplayers in the country for four days of panels, workshops and adventures. Time and cost vary by day.
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20+ piece community/civic band presents an hour of live band music at the next monthly Free Friday Concert. The band will perform music from the movies, jazz tunes by the greats, Hawaiian favorites and a march or two.
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2019: January 21: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 20: First day of National Park Week August 25: National…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Experience Authentic Hawaiian Hula At The Home Of Pele Typically held on the 3rd (or sometimes 2nd) Saturday of each month, hula halau from across Hawaiʻi have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This special site was realized through the vision…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
One Sunday each month from 1pm to 6pm Alii Drive in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too! Shop, dine and buy local at the monthly Kokua Kailua Village stroll. Photos: Historic Kailua Village
Started in 1998, the annual A Taste of Hilo showcases more than 30 of the island’s tastemakers and beverage purveyors. Attendees enjoy sweet and savory delights created by chefs, restaurants and patisseries, and sample locally crafted beer, wine and sake. The event is a great way to taste flavors and ingredients unique to the islands….
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Notice of Cancellation: Hawaii Island Festival of Birds 2019 and Alternative Tour Offerings Due to the ongoing uncertainty of access into key native forest habitat and other mitigating factors, we deeply regret to announce the cancellation of this year’s Hawaii Island Festival of Birds. The 4th Annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds (HIFB) will be…
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20+ piece community/civic band presents an hour of live band music at the next monthly Free Friday Concert. The band will perform music from the movies, jazz tunes by the greats, Hawaiian favorites and a march or two.
Keauhou Shopping Center’s annual family-friendly Halloween celebration, the ‘Ohana Halloween Pāʻina, returns on Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy costume contests, trick-or-treating at participating stores, a keiki fun zone, food and live entertainment including Hawaiʻi’s most popular Motown-inspired singing group, A Touch of Gold. The ‘Ohana Halloween Pāʻina is an annual tradition at…
The 7th Annual East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Festival Will be held at the Beautiful Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. Enjoy one Lavish Pupu Buffet & Dessert Station, Two Free Wine and/or Beer Tasting tickets & Three stages of Non-Stop Music!
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
The annual Kona coffee harvest that has sustained Kona’s agricultural community for nearly 200 years is celebrated every November. The award-winning Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, recognized as the oldest and one of the most successful food festivals in Hawaii, honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. Recognized…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Come and join us for our fourth annual “shot” at the 100% Pure Kona Coffee Marathon and Half Marathon! This will be the first year that we will be adding the Marathon distance so come out and enjoy this beautiful course with us. Run the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Ali’i Drive to the infamous…
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2019: January 21: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 20: First day of National Park Week August 25: National…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20+ piece community/civic band presents an hour of live band music at the next monthly Free Friday Concert. The band will perform music from the movies, jazz tunes by the greats, Hawaiian favorites and a march or two.
Experience Authentic Hawaiian Hula At The Home Of Pele Typically held on the 3rd (or sometimes 2nd) Saturday of each month, hula halau from across Hawaiʻi have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This special site was realized through the vision…
One Sunday each month from 1pm to 6pm Alii Drive in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too! Shop, dine and buy local at the monthly Kokua Kailua Village stroll. Photos: Historic Kailua Village
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Join us for the 32nd Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium~ Hilo, Hawaii November 22-23, 2018 Friday ~ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday ~ 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Over 100 artists and crafters from the State of Hawaii & California Lots of great door prizes, food and shopping fun for…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Arts and fine crafts are in abundance at the 13th Annual Paradise Studio Tour, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm, December 7 & 8, 2019. The public is invited for free to visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaau, Puna District. Seven studios with 25 local artists are showing oil painting, watercolors, collage,…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Experience Authentic Hawaiian Hula At The Home Of Pele Typically held on the 3rd (or sometimes 2nd) Saturday of each month, hula halau from across Hawaiʻi have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This special site was realized through the vision…
One Sunday each month from 1pm to 6pm Alii Drive in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too! Shop, dine and buy local at the monthly Kokua Kailua Village stroll. Photos: Historic Kailua Village
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20+ piece community/civic band presents an hour of live band music at the next monthly Free Friday Concert. The band will perform music from the movies, jazz tunes by the greats, Hawaiian favorites and a march or two.
The “must-do” 5K event in Hawaii! The 15th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run has grown into the largest 5k run/walk on Hawaii’s Big Island. This fun and festive holiday-themed event encourages participation from all ages and fitness levels – truly a fun family-oriented event that is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season….
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Akiko’s over the years has become synonymous with MOCHI POUNDING. This will be our 22nd year. Come and join the fun on Saturday, Dec. 28th, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. making traditional rice cakes the “old-fashioned” way. Everyone takes their turn at pounding the delicious sticky rice for good luck. Fire building starts at…
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s overall ecological importance as one of the last old-growth koa and’ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to…
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WAIMEA OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL! The annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival kicks off the new year January 1-8, in Waimea, as well as The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, Mauna Kea Resort and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. The Waimea Ocean Film Festival brings a rich and dynamic program to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi…
