Activities

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.

The bouldering gym opened in the Kona Brewery Block on Aug. 1.

The He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival, held on Saturday in Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park, will feature music, hula, food, arts and crafts, and cultural activities.

Whether it’s celebrating Queen Lili’uokalani’s birthday with a festival in the Hilo park that shares her name; getting an autograph from 2023 Hilo High grad Devin Saltiban, who was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft; watching pickleball matches to support Maui wildfire relief efforts; or supporting your favorite contestant in the next round of Hilo Idol, once again, there is plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week.

The Hawaiʻi COPD Coalition is hosting its 17th annual COPD Education Day, “Emerging with Aloha,” virtually via Zoom on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., providing insights into COPD for patients, caregivers, and the public.

Kona Dance and Performing Arts presents a weekend of dance workshops with world-renowned teaching artists Roman Vasquez and Charlene Rose, offering a variety of classes for students aged 13 and up.

Hilo Idol, is creating a platform — a literal stage — for exposure, cross-promotion and being part of reconnecting, re-establishing and reinvigorating the community in a still-waking post-COVID world.

On Friday, Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners will lead a statewide, vigil aimed at facilitating emotional and spiritual healing for the people of Maui.

Aside from the 50th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race, this week’s events include support for people impacted by the deadly wildfires on Maui comprising of a benefit concert and a vigil, to more live music.