Activities
Volcanoes Park Announces Kahuku Hikes and Activities
Enjoy guided hikes, Hawaiian cultural activities and more from October through December 2017.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Offering Free Entry, Volunteer Opportunities
Participants will help remove invasive plant species and earn a free park admission pass.
Free Talk: Hawaiian Archaeology and Preservation of Sacred Sites
The free lecture will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces October Events
The park is seeking volunteers for its Stewardship at the Summit program.
Farm Fest and Open House at Kona Coffee Living History Farm
The free public event will be held in Captain Cook on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Hispanic Cultural Festival Scheduled for Sept. 24
The 3rd Annual Hispanic Cultural Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24th, 2017, at Kailua-Kona’s Old Airport Large Pavilion.
Tickets Still Available for Kūpuna Hula Festival
The 35th Annual Hawai‘i Kūpuna Hula Festival takes place on Sept. 13 and 14, 2017, at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa.
Marriage Rededication Ceremony to Promote World Peace
The Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden will host a World Peace Marriage Rededication Ceremony in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.
Historic Kailua Village Hosts ‘Kau Kau Kailua’ in September
Kau Kau Kailua will feature special restaurant values and live entertainment through September.
Queen Lili’uokalani Festival Brings Hula and Mele Sept. 9
The celebration will include music, hula, arts, crafts, food, cultural activities and more.
Hawai‘i Island’s Peace Day Parade & Events Set for September
The 11th annual Peace Day Parade & Festival in Honoka‘a town is set for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017; additional events will be held throughout the month.
Hawai‘i Fest Brings Live Music, Hawaiian Crafts to Waikoloa
The free public event will include live music, hula, food vendors and Hawaiian crafts.
Kona Coffee Living History Farm to Close Temporarily
The historic site will close from Monday, Aug. 28, to Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Volcanoes National Park Announces September 2017 Events
The events include traditional Hawaiian activity workshops and volunteer opportunities for land preservation.
Green Lake Concert to Focus on Rat Lungworm Awareness
The Green Lake Rat Lungworm Awareness Concert will be held at Green Lake in Puna from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Maunakea Speaker Series to Explore Hawaiian Stone Tools on Aug. 24
Presentation will focus on Hawaiian stone tools and the role of quarries in ancient Hawai‘i.
Big Island ‘Ohana Musical Festival Debuts Aug. 25
The three-day family-friendly event will include local musicians, local food, crafts and more.
2,500 Paddlers to Compete in Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Races
The 2017 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races, the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race, gets underway over Labor Day Weekend.
Free ʻŌhiʻa Love Festival at ‘Imiloa
The ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest, a free festival celebrating ‘ʻōhiʻa trees, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
The public is invited to NOAA’s Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo on Saturday for a celebration of the third annual National Get Into Your Sanctuary Day.
