Activities

‘KAPU: Sacred Hawaiian Burials” is a documentary co-produced, directed, edited and created by Keoni Kealoha Alvarez of Puna, who’s road to self-discovery started in an ancient hidden cave.

One of Hawai‘i’s largest Veterans Day parades returns to downtown Hilo on Nov. 4.

The next week on the Big Island will once again be bustling with events you won’t want to miss.

Gifted lauhala weavers prepare for the 52nd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival that runs Nov. 3-12.

The Big Island is getting into the Halloween spirit this week with so many activities and events lined up that it was hard to come up with just 20.

The Plant People Road Show will be held on Oct. 28 at the Makaʻeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, showcasing local family-owned and independent nurseries.

Stargazer Industries in Nā’ālehu is hosting the “Coffee Tea Water: Essential Elements EXPO,” on Oct. 21, celebrating Ka’u coffee and tea farmers with live music, food, local vendors and more.

One of the newest haunted attractions on the Big Island promises a horrifyingly fun experience, immersing those who enter in a dark and horrendous world full of things that go bump in the night and worse.

There’s again plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week, whether you’re searching to tickle your taste buds, groove to live music, honor breast cancer survivors and more.

The United Nation’s official International Day of Peace is Sept. 21 each year. This year’s parade in Honoka‘a was originally scheduled for Sept. 23, but it was postponed.

The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo is hosting a free Zoom talk on Oct. 19 as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” series, featuring Darlene Viggiano, Ph.D., discussing “Being an Ally: Caring for Those in Conflict.

The VinFast Ironman World Championship women’s triathlon isn’t the only show in town this week. There’s plenty of activities, festivals, entertainment and more around the island to keep keiki to kūpuna busy.

The next week on the Big Island is packed full of events that the entire family can enjoy.

There are plenty of events, activities and entertainment to keep residents and visitors alike busy during the next week.

The 18th Annual Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Nisei soldiers who served during World War II.

Whether you’re looking to catch some live music, entertainment or a workshop to learn new skills, give your input on the future use of the Great Crack and Ala Waiʻi areas at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, gather with community, rock out during an electronic music showcase or just get out of the house for a while, there’s once again plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week.

Applications for the 2024 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season will be available starting on Sept. 18.

West Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend three informal Coffee With a Cop events in Kona this month, offering a chance to meet their district police officers, engage in conversations and build community connections over a cup of coffee.

Make the trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to see the Kīlauea eruption or cheer on your favorite choice to win Hilo Idol. There are more opportunities to support those affected by the devastating wildfires on Maui and also a celebration planned for International Dot Day, as well as a pageant featuring some of the island’s best horse riders in period costumes.

Join Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Sept. 13 to learn the traditional Hawaiian practice of making poi from kalo (taro) root, guided by park ranger Keoni Kaholoʻaʻā.