Activities

Series begins this weekend with a soil health field day at HIP Agriculture Farm in Kapaʻau; additional workshops are scheduled each weekend throughout all of June, giving participants chance to learn alongside local farmers, educators and community leaders.

It’s another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

A quick look at news from throughout the state and around the Big Island.

These events are a fun way for the community to support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of agricultural leaders while learning more about the importance of livestock production and youth development programs.

All three of the traditional triathlon stages are included — swimming, biking and running — and drivers should expect slowing down on a portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway that racers will take on their way toward Hāwī.

The boardwalk was closed for several months for repairs.

A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!

Sip, savor and enjoy the unique coffee and regional flavor of the Big Island’s most southern district during the 17th annual festival from June 14-20.

The program is designed to teach children essential swimming skills, promote water safety and build confidence; it will be offered in June and July at county pools around the island island.

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.

This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.

There are four of the popular community events planned in May, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Caffé Florian in Kealakekua.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Executive Director Julie Mitchell will provide those who attend with some practical tools they can immediately put to use to become more effective individually and collectively on a nonprofit board.

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.

Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.

There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.

Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!

Increased foot traffic is expected from about 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Kona in conjunction with the women-centered community fun run celebrating movement, culture, music and wāhine empowerment.

Applications for the 2-year civic leadership and workforce development program for incoming Big Island high school juniors for the 2026-27 school year are available online; deadline to submit applications is May 22.