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…

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…

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 of (the late) hula master Edith Kanaka`ole, kumu hula of Halau o Kekuhi. The kahua hula is located just a short walking distance from the…

Typically held on the 3rd (or sometimes 2nd) Saturday of each month, hula hālau 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 of (the late) hula master Edith Kanaka`ole, kumu hula of Hālau o Kekuhi. The kahua hula is located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Center Gallery in an area known as…

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 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…