Activities

The weeklong education and outreach program is aimed at expanding science literacy and inspiring students in grades 3-12 to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through classroom presentations, career panels, public events and more.

The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.

The Big Island will have the chance this weekend to bid aloha to former Hawai’i County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi, who died 3 years ago after battling cancer, during a special celebration of life in Hilo. That’s just one of the many events and activities happening around the island during the next week.

There once again is plenty to do around the island this week for the entire family, including music, films, art, workshops and learning opportunities.

The 4-day training teaches those who participate the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences.

This year’s exhibit will feature furniture, sculptures and wood art by several noted island artisans.

The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.

The rodeo will feature calf mugging, ranch broncs, dummy roping, barrel racing, goat undecorating, team roping, double mugging and bull riding.

It’s the beginning of a new year and there are plenty of events happening during the next week, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to start 2024 with music, comedy and more.

You can pound mochi or enjoy an End of the Year Country Party with Waylon Nihipali in Hilo or participate in any one of the several New Year’s events in the Kailua-Kona area, plus more.

Christmas is almost here and all around the Big Island, there are many events to make your holidays more brightened.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

Experience the joy of singing — or just come listen — during this event that will be filled with uplifting music from Handel’s holiday classic.

In case you’re seeking something else, there’s also a health care talk story event featuring “Seniors in Paradise” host Derek Kurisu, the Celebrate ‘Ohana Festival in Kona, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies live in Hilo and more.

Whether its the 63rd annual Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade, Kailua Village Artists Holiday Receptions or one of the plethora of other events, there’s plenty to do for the whole family

Taking part will be several school’s marching bands, floats of all sizes, walking units from groups throughout the community, motorcades and custom cars, beauty queens, public officials and the Grand Marshal, Hawai‘i Lions District Gov. CJ Kalopodes.

From the Waimea Community Chorus singing in the season, the Downtown Hilo Christmas Light Parade kicking off the Christmas parade season and the annual tree lighting in Kona to a slew of craft fairs and Black Friday deals, not to mention a few Thanksgiving dinners if you don’t want to cook or are looking to meet some new friends, you shouldn’t have any issues finding the right event for you.

The Hilo Temple Corps is most thankful this year for the Big Island community and its support and wants to give back by feeding people’s bodies and souls.

From holiday shopping opportunities and Thanksgiving activities to musical theater, art sales, Japanese culture and other events, there’s plenty to do around the island during the next week.

Events include Irish Night on Nov. 15, which will feature film screenings and a performance by Hawai‘i Irish Dance, and a celebration of Indian culture Nov. 16, both at the Manono campus in Hilo.