Activities

World Manta Day at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa will celebrate manta rays and encourage overall marine conservation this Saturday, Sept. 6.

Hey, Big Island. Looking for something to do this weekend? We once again have you covered. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

The Oversight Authority emphasized the need for continued efforts to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on Mauna Kea’s strategic framework.

Those interested in participating can register online at alswalkbigisland.org till Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. However, the nonprofit will allow supporters to register the morning of the event, beginning at 9 a.m.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Free event slated for 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the facility in Waikōloa highlights collaborative, volunteer-led project to strengthen understanding of extreme heat and its effects on people’s health.

Topics of conversation during the casual event can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

Ten officers selected for Office of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee over the past year will be celebrated at the Sept. 10 luncheon, where one of them will be announced as Officer of the Year.

Despite the heat, this time of year is great for getting out and going before everyone’s schedules overflow with work, school activities, sports and — yes, it’s only just a few months away now — the holiday season. So don’t miss the full slate of activities and events happening during the next several days around the island.

This week’s top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Hey, Mom and Dad! We know you’ve had them home all summer and are probably looking forward to the beginning of the school year. But this IS the last weekend before keiki return to class, so why not take them on one more journey or have one final quest? Huh? Sounds like a good idea, you say? Need some ideas? Well why don’t you look at that. We just so happen to have a few upcoming events to recommend that might be perfect.

“Under the New Moon” brings Native Hawaiian culture and tradition to life every last Tuesday of the month at the Outrigger Resort in Keauhou.

Renovations included a new community center, walking path and more onsite parking were added.

This is a week when each of the top 10 things to do on the Big Island has a vibe — a personality — all its own. A unique signature, if you will, the others don’t necessarily share or emulate. Check them out now to see for yourself!

There’s a ton of stuff happening this weekend and heading into the end of the month. We wanted to make sure we brought you some of the best, in our opinion. So take a look and check out what we came up with for this week’s top 10!

This 1-mile swim hosted by Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation at Richardson Ocean Park is designed for strong swimmers with strong swimming skills who can handle the sometimes rough course conditions, including currents and waves.

In its mission to foster community trust with youth, the Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting a free, youth boxing event at the Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea this Saturday.

Vendor lineup highlights 60 businesses ‘rooted in purpose’ plus community organizations, cultural practitioners and grassroots initiatives that often collaborate with them behind the scenes.

The event will take place on July 19 at the Kona Country Club in Kailua-Kona. The registration deadline is Friday.