Activities

Those interested in participating have until Feb. 25 to register.

And that’s just a quick sample of the wide and, shall we say, unique variety of events and activities happening around the Big Island. Cure that ‘cabin fever’ and get out of the house to discover what we’re talking about.

Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority encourages broad community participation in these final sessions in Kaʻū and Kona to ensure the future stewardship of Mauna Kea reflects shared values, knowledge and responsibilities.

Free, full-day communitywide cultural and educational gathering centered on the coconut — often referred to as the ‘tree of life’ — slated for Sunday (Feb. 22) at Palace Theater

These popular events are intentionally informal — with no agenda — and conversation topics can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

There will be 6 workshops total statewide, and they begin Feb. 24 on Oʻahu; Big Island classes are March 4 and 12, with the Kauaʻi workshop slated for April 1.

Meet the Big Island’s most talented students, professional engineers and community experts while you discover the amazing world of engineering at the Waimea library.

Valentine’s Day is Saturday (Feb. 14), and there are several events and activities happening this weekend around the island that will make great date options. So good that Cupid himself approves. Check them out now!

Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.

Looking for a place to grab a seat, some food and maybe a drink or two during Super Bowl LX this afternoon? We’ve got you covered with this extensive list of venues simply showing the game and others hosting watch parties.

Applicants must be 18 years old by the deadline, with additional job requirements including a current lifeguarding certification and successful completion of a swimming and skills test; deadline to apply is March 31.

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.

We’re taking a different approach this week, highlighting what you might call a “featured item” or “must go”; Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre — or HEART — is hosting its 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at the beginning of next week, and now more than ever, the youth theatre program needs your help. Find this and more in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island.

Free communitywide cultural and educational gathering planned for Feb. 22 in downtown Hilo.

Enjoy worship, testimony, connection and community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Feb. 1) at Moʻoheau Bandstand in beautiful downtown Hilo along the shore of Hilo Bay.

More than 250 players along with 1,000 spectators attended the event Jan. 24-25 at Hualani Baseball Park in the Keaukaha community in Hilo.

The 33rd annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival returns with a rich array of multicultural performances, craft booths and culinary delights with events throughout the Big Island town.

Get ready for a week that invites you to events from helping restore an ancient Hawaiian village site in the Valley of the Kings to expressing your opinions during a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda.

The show will be a local twist to the popular social dating format made famous by online series such as YouTube’s “Pop the Balloon.”

From music events to learning about the eruptive episodes of Kīlauea, there is something entertaining for everyone.