Activities
Start 2018 With First Day Hike on Hawai‘i Island
On Jan. 1, all 50 states will participate in the 7th annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with a guided outdoor exploration.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park January Lineup of Events
In 2018, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will continue its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture through After Dark in the Park and other programs.
Public Invited for 20th Annual Mochi Pounding Celebration
The popular annual event will be held at Akiko’s Bed & Breakfast on Dec. 30.
Plan Ahead & Prepare for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visit
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park rangers expect another busy holiday season starting this weekend and into the New Year.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park Announces December Events
Events are free to attend; park entrance fees apply.
Maunakea Speaker Series to Feature Hokule‘a Navigator
‘Imiloa Astronomy Centerʻs Navigator in Residence, Kalepa Baybayan, will present on Nov. 30.
Bread Bake at Kona Historical Society Rescheduled
Kona Historical Society to close on Thursday, Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving.
Top 9 Eco-Adventure Tours in Hawaiʻi
Top-rated adventure tours in Hawai‘i for nature and wildlife lovers.
Pele Plantations Offers Private Kona Coffee Farm Tours
Tours are available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, or by appointment.
Volcanoes Park Offering Free Entry for Veterans Day Weekend
Entrance fees will be waived at national parks throughout the country on Veteran’s Day weekend.
Farm Tours Offered During Kona Coffee Festival
Hawai‘i Island visitors and kama‘āina alike are invited to learn about the brew’s rich history on the Big Island, dating back to the 1800s.
Kohala Zipline Offers Kama‘āina Specials
Kohala Zipline is offering a two-for-one discount for Hawaiian residents for its famous Canopy Zipline Tour until Nov. 15, 2017.
Hawai‘i Native Plant Nurseries to Hold Sales on Arbor Day
DOFAW plant nurseries on Hawaiʻi island will offer a variety of native plants to encourage their use in home gardening and landscaping.
AstroDay in West Hawaiʻi
This free, family-oriented, science celebration has been a Hilo tradition for the past 16 years and will be in Kona for the first time.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Highlights
The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival returns Nov 3–5, 2017.
‘Imiloa to Host Tenth Annual Wayfinding Festival
The free event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Brews in Early November
The 47th annual festival will offer a variety of coffee and food tastings, live music, art and more.
8th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy
The Health Fair offers onstage demos, exhibits and information from 14 different organizations.
Rare Tour Offered at McCandless Ranch, Home of ‘Alalā
The historic ranch is rich in native forests and home to the endangered `alalā bird aviary.
