Activities
10th Annual Mai Tai Festival
The Royal Kona Resort announced the lineup for the 10th annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival on August 18.
27th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race
Buy a duck and hope for some luck as the Kings’ Shops announces the 27th year of the Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race, which benefits the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Bird Festival Returns in September
The four-day event will celebrate endangered species recovery efforts.
New Route for King Kamehameha Day Parade
The annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade will be held on June 9, 2018, in Historic Kailua Village.
HPA to Host 37 Universities at Summer College Fair
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (HPA) will be the host of the 2018 College Horizons program, which includes a college fair on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, that is free and open to the public.
Keep Green on Hawai‘i Island: Ten Travel Tips
Travel industry studies show a growing interest in sustainable tourism.
Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau Cultural Festival
On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, 2018, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will host its annual free Hawaiian Cultural Festival.
Free Father’s Day Clinics
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island announces they will be holding two free do-it-yourself clinics at each of their three ReStores.
Pāpaʻikou Mill Beach Now Open
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that Pāpaʻikou Mill Beach is now open.
4-H Livestock Show & Sale, June 15-16
The 2018 Hawai‘i County 4-H Livestock Show & Sale is June 15-16 at Anderson Arena, also known as Rocking Chair Ranch at 47-5124 Hawai‘i Belt Road.
KCH Cancer Center to Hosts Yoga on the Beach
Yoga on the Beach, a Cancer Support Community event, will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Pele’s Hair Keeps Pool Closed
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Pahoa Community Aquatic Center will be closed until further notice.
June 2018 Events Announced for Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Enjoy festivities throughout the month of June at Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo.
Pāhoa Pool to Open Friday, June 1
The Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center has been shut down since the county was using the facilities for evacuees.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park New Annual Pass
The National Park Service (NPS) announces that Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will have a new park specific annual pass.
Sunny Pauole’s Art Selected for Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival announces that Kona-based artist Sunny Pauole’s signature art was recently selected as the winning image for the 2018 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
Muliwai Trail & Waimanu Campground Temporary Closure
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces they will be conducting maintenance work on Muliwai trail and Waimanu campground.
Keiki Story Time at Kona Stories Book Store
Kona Stories Book Store announces that their Pre-School Story Time is held the last Wednesday of each month.
Honoka‘a Western Week Rides Again
Honoka‘a Western Week returns from Sunday, May 20 to Monday, May 28, 2018.
Pāhoa Pool Activities Cancelled Until Further Notice
The County of Hawai‘i announces that all recreational activities at the Pāhoa Pool are cancelled until further notice.
