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Bishop Museum announces two new installations that include art by the late kuma hula Nālani kanakaʻole

Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31

This free community Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kendama demonstrations, food vendors and a keiki zone with bounce houses.

Top 10 Big Island events for Oct. 23-29: Check out the annual East Hawai‘i Jazz and Blues Festival, Halloween activities

Not into the spooky events? Check out upcoming artists coming to perform in Kona, as well as the 12th annual East Hawai‘i Jazz and Blues Festival.

Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities

This year’s theme is “A manu o uka, a manu o kai.” It translates to “The bird of the upland, the bird of the sea,” a line from the chant Ia Waʻa Nui.

Celebrate Architecture Month at 2 events on Big Island

The American Institute of Architects Honolulu is celebrating Architecture Month this October with a series of public events, including two on the Big Island. Hawaiʻi Island Young Architects Workshop Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa Cost: $65 / $80 In this workshop, students ages 13 to 16 will […]

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 16-22: Niʻaulani Forest Fair, Haloholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch, A Taste of Hilo and more

The Big Island comes through once again with activities and events during the upcoming week that will satisfy all of your treat requests plus some you might not even know you’re craving until you see them.

‘Celebrate Service’: Aloha, music, community spirit to once again take center stage at annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade

Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona

We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital reschedules World’s Largest Pet Walk event

Community members and their pets are welcome to join the hospital’s pet therapy teams for the 2-mile walk Oct. 10 starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 9-15: Big Island Metal Bash, Waimea Fall Festival, Halloween Paint & Purr plus more

Boy, does the Big Island have a ton to do during the next week. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more

Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!

Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week

A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.

Not the Hawaiʻi from postcards: Community invited to exclusive premiere of ‘Kūpuna ʻĀina’

RSVP now for the Humanity Hale event Oct. 2 in Kailua-Kona that features new Science & Nonduality’s latest film that doesn’t try to explain what is Hawaiʻi; it listens to its heartbeat.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 18-24: Breadfruit summit, paniolo festival, PRIDE, magic, Kaʻū Bon Dance and more

It’s another interesting mix of events happening during the next week around the island; be sure to check out all top 10 things to do now!

Six Coffee With a Cop outreach events set for West Hawaiʻi this month

Get to know your community police officers at six “Coffee With a Cop” events in Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Waimea and Kealakekua.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more

Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.

First Tee-Hawai‘i opens registration for programs statewide; sessions rolling out now

Parents and guardians can register their children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old now for the youth development program that helps keiki build strength of character while hitting the links.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island during Labor Day Weekend: Canoe races and festival celebrate Queen Lili’uokalani, cacao tasting, drag races, Lala relief and more

The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!

Hilo festival to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs legacy at historic gardens

Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.

Get your tickets now for 40th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival

Come help the festival commemorate four decades of kūpuna hula Sept. 9-10 on Keauhou Bay while you cherish a moment of Hawai‘i woven into a lei — and time.
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