Activities
October Book Club Meetings at Kona Stories
Kona Stories community bookstore offers many choices of book clubs.
Pink Out Color Fun Run/Walk & Beautiful Bra Contest
The first annual “Pink Out 5K Color Fun Run/Walk” presented by the American Cancer Society and KBIG-FM, happens on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.
Girl Scouts Invited to Celebrate Girls in Aviation Day
In partnership with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi celebrates “Girls in Aviation Day” with two special events on Hawai‘i Island on Oct. 13.
St. Joseph Country Fair Celebrates 150 Years
The 31st annual St. Joseph School Country Fair is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, starting at 1 p.m.
Waimea Fall Festival Set for Oct. 13
Welcome the fall season at the second annual Waimea Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Waimea District Park. Admission is free.
October Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, guided hikes, After Dark in the Park talks and other programs.
Fall Break Camp for Kids Set for Oct. 8–12
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a Fall Break Camp for students ages 7-14, from Oct. 8 through 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Public Invited to Join Global Pet Walk on Sept. 29
The public is invited to bring their pets for the “World’s Largest Pet Walk” in Waimea.
Annual Hilo Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Hilo Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place at Lili‘uokalani Park on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.
Ahu‘ena Heiau Planning 2019 Events
The Board of Directors of the nonprofit Ahu‘ena Heiau Inc. have started planning efforts to commemorate the 200th year anniversary of King Kamehameha the Great’s passing.
HVNP: Pit Crater Trail Opens Sept. 22
Pit Crater Trail will open at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, which coincides with National Public Lands Day.
2018 Hawai‘i County Fair Begins Sept. 20
The 2018 Hawai‘i County Fair is coming to Hilo town beginning Thursday, Sept. 20, and ending on Sunday, Sept. 23.
UPDATE: Honoka‘a Peace Day Festival Returns Sept. 22
Twelve annual event to celebrate immigration for UN International Day of Peace.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park Announces September Events
The park is scheduled to partially reopen on Saturday, Sept. 22.
HawaiiCon Celebrates Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture
The annual celebration of sci-fi and fantasy culture is a charity event for STEAM education on Hawai‘i Island.
HVNP to Host ‘Picnic in the Park’ ‘Ohana Day
The event will be held in the park’s Kahuku Unit on Sunday, Sept. 16, from noon to 3 p.m.
Hawaii Forest & Trail & Kohala Zipline Offer Kama‘āina BOGO
Take advantage of the Buy One Get One kama‘āina offer on Hawaii Forest & Trail’s Hidden Craters Hike or Kohala Zipline’s Canopy Adventure now through Dec. 1.
#Zip4Puna Fundraiser, Sept. 15
Hawai‘i residents and visitors can help the Puna community continue its recovery efforts at the #Zip4Puna fundraising event on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Surfrider to Hold Hurricane Lane Cleanup
Surfrider Foundation Hilo Chapter will host a coastal cleanup of the Hilo Bayfront on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Third Annual Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds
The Third Annual Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds will take place Sept. 14 through 17, headquartered at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
