Activities

“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma.

There are still plenty of activities — including several haunted house attractions and events with more of an adult theme — happening yet tonight to get into some mischief, cast a few spells and show off your wicked side.

With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn’t taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it, there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend.

The swimming education event is designed to introduce keiki to aquatic sports and promote water safety; during which activities were led by student volunteers, coaches and staff from Waiākea and Hilo schools.

Organizers hope the role of local food producers is uplifted and a community sense of food security is strengthened, enhancing people’s ability to feed themselves and depend less on imports.

Big Island resident and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo grad Michelle Mazzetti is speaking until 7 p.m. today at the West Hawai‘i facility to share her experiences on set of the epic Hawaiian drama on Apple TV+; and speaking of geology, one of actor and producer Jason Momoa’s favorite scenes in the show is in the finale when a volcano erupts,

It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned to celebrate the holiday — each one a scream in its own right; all offering tons of frightful family fun.

Friends of the Panaʻewa Zoo are hosting “Boo at the Zoo” on Oct. 25 and 26, featuring Halloween festivities in a magical rainforest setting.

Several opportunities abound for ghouls and goblins of all ages to come out for some frightfully fun times on the Big Island during the next week. Check out this week’s top 10 now!

“Nowadays, there is so much in the news and on social media concerning polarization and the lack of civil conversations,” said Mediator and retired professor Jo Hittner, who will present the workshop, “but that doesn’t mean we are powerless against this divisive trend.”

Take a look at what’s going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

Isn’t it great we live Big Island? No matter what week it is, there’s always something to do — and sometimes the mix is just as special as the place we call home. This week is one of those times.

Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.

Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.

Community members and their furry friends are welcome to join the Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital’s pet therapy teams on a 2-mile walk on Sept. 27.

There’s several parties going on during the next week right here, so it’s time to come together and have a good time, Big Island. Come on now. It’s up to you. What’s your pleasure? Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park nears a milestone as Phase One of disaster recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption wraps up.

Events are stacked for the Big Island on Saturday and Sunday with live entertainment, workshops, cultural events to social gatherings.

Hawai‘i will introduce a unique ‘Green Fee’ for visitors starting January, aiming to raise $100 million annually for climate resilience and sustainable tourism, but cruise ships operators have sued over its constitutionality.

Entertainers Darlene Ahuna, the Kipapa Sisters, Taishoji Taiko and Just Us Band performed at the festival held in the historic Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo.