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Free Forest Tours at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
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 its integrity, how Hawaiian plant and animal species have closely evolved with one another, how native species have evolved to be different from their colonizing…
Hilo Hula Tuesdays
Every Tuesday our non-profit organization, Destination Hilo, presents a one-hour free performance featuring our talented local musicians and hula halau at the bandstand. In addition, a cultural practitioner teaches the art of lei-making. Conveniently located at the Bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market, this event provides a warm Hawaiian welcome to visitors. Always a lively performance, you may have the opportunity to learn a little hula or some Hawaiian words. Please join us on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to…
Kings’ Shops Farmers Market
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.
4th Annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
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 held October 24 to 28, 2019 at various venues. The date is ideal for the island's forest birding experience while also taking advantage of the…
Halloween Spooktacular
The 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular is a FREE family-friendly fright night hosted by Hamakua-Kohala Health Center, Honoka'a Business Association, Tutu & Me Home Visiting Programs, NHERC, Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool, Hawaii County Police, and many more. We are excited to once-again welcome the entire community to another fun Halloween event on Friday, October 25th. All ages are welcome. There will be a haunted house, indoor trick-or-treating, food vendors, free family resources, keiki crafts, remote control race track, and…
West Hawaii County Band in Concert
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.
Ohana Halloween Paina
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 Keauhou Shopping Center, welcoming families and visitors for an entertaining evening full of fun activities, food and live entertainment. Known as Kona’s Legendary Gathering Place,…
Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays
Celebrate Kona's spectacular sunsets with live Hawaiian music and beautiful hula performed by the dancers of Halau Ka'eaikahelelani, under the direction of kumu hula Yuki Ka'ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Lyons Dudoit. Everyone's invited to bring lawn chairs or beach mats and enjoy the evening as the sun begins its journey over the horizon. As Hawaiian Sunset Saturday comes to a close, attendees can extend the evening at one of many nearby restaurants. Parking is available; coolers are not permitted.
The Farmers’ Market at Hamakua Harvest
The Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest is located at the intersection of Māmāne Street and Highway 19 just outside of Honoka‘a. Our hours are Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have 16 vendors offering fresh locally grown produce, value-added products and ono food. The Market’s weekend workshops, informational booths, and youth-focused activities are designed to respond directly to the needs and interests of the local community. The Farmers’ Market offers a unique, celebratory character with weekly entertainment and…