Activities

ClimbHI, a Hawaiʻi nonprofit founded in 2009 to inspire students to finish high school and proceed to post-secondary education or employment, conducted a Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration program April 26-27 at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in West Hawaiʻi.

Young musicians from Hawai‘i and around the globe once again have the opportunity to not only learn from distinguished faculty and advance their musical skills, they’ll also get a chance to make lifelong friends during an upcoming summer program.

A summer program focused on English language literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and Hawaiian language and culture is now accepting registrations for its 2022 installment.

The Made in Hawai’i Film Festival returns to the Hilo Palace Theater for its fourth year, presenting 50 Hawai’i-made films between May 6 and May 8.

It’s been more than two years since the Hilo Palace Theater has hosted a live concert, but that changes this weekend with the return of an iconic act.

Continuing efforts to protect the natural resources on Maunakea, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship recently hosted an event to remove and help control invasive plants around the Maunakea Visitor Information Station as part of an extended Earth Day celebration.

Smiles. Laughter. Hugs. ‘Ohana. Aloha. Even a few tears — of joy. And that was all before walking in.

Ahava ‘Aina invites everyone to come together and celebrate not only Passover, but the journey to a new future.

National Park Week is April 16-24, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to celebrate with a fee-free Saturday and slew of other fun-filled and educational events, including the return of ranger programs and the Thomas A. Jaggar living history performance.

With the return of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, other events that coincide with the event throughout the community also are coming back, including at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

Big Island keiki will have the chance this weekend at a Hilo hotel to find a share of more than 5,000 Easter eggs filled with goodies.

Are you ready for some football? The University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors and new head coach Timmy Chang are welcoming fans to the gridiron for a special spring game and celebration.

Coffee growers throughout the state are invited to attend an action-packed weekend of events, including the 13th annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition, during the Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s 27th annual trade show and conference.

How can Native Hawaiians reconcile the contradictions between the traditions of their culture and the contemporary ideals of a monetized society? Is it possible to express one’s native heritage, reclaim lost identity and at the same time accept new ways?

Big Island students in grade K-12 and their ‘ohana have several opportunities throughout April to celebrate Lā Honua Earth Month.

Halekiʻi Market in Kealakekua is going green to celebrate Lā Honua (Earth Day).

Donkey Mill invites the public to visit and reflect on its new exhibition, entitled Pu‘uhonua.

If their excitement was audible, it would be louder than the cars racing around the Big Island’s only oval dirt track.

Those interested in helping keiki have a fun summer have more time to apply.

The 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival is welcoming the public back this year for its Wednesday night Hōʻike — but not for free.