Activities
Learn Steps to Traditional Bon Dances
Tsukikage Bon Odorikai (Moonlight Dance Club) will teach steps to traditional bon dances during its Sunday, May 28, Obon in the Gardens.
Bird Catching, Featherwork Talk Story
Hawaii Forest and Trail in Kailua Kona will hold a free Bird Catching and Featherwork Talk Story on Friday, May 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park Entrance Fees to Increase June 1
The fee increase is the third and final phase in an incremental plan to meet national standards.
Hilo Orchid Show Gala Event on June 1
The public is invited to enjoy food, drinks, live music and more at the Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party on June 1 in Hilo.
Hawai‘i Hemp Conference to be Held in Hilo, June 10
Inaugural Hawai‘i Hemp Conference offers global insight into creating a local hemp industry
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Events for June
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has released its upcoming Hawaiian Culture and After Dark in the Park programs schedule for the month of June.
Industry Experts to Present During Coffee College at Ka‘u Coffee Festival
This years theme is, “Boosting Coffee Quality and Profits.”
Ka‘u Coffee Festival Percolating May 19 to 28
The Ka‘u Coffee Festival is back for its ninth annual celebration of local brew.
2nd Annual Farm Festival at Hāmākua Harvest, May 21
The free event will feature live entertainment from local musicians, food from local farmers, a keiki activity area, silent auctions, cooking demonstrations and more.
Celebrate Honoka‘a Western Week May 21 to 29
Line Dance, Farm Fest, and Portuguese Bean Soup Contest highlight Honoka‘a Western Week.
Fermented Foods Workshop Series Beginning May 28
Learn to make probiotic-rich foods at home, including sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and more.
HVNP Offering Free Summer Junior Ranger Program
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is offering a free, three-day conservation program for kids this summer.
Big Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk Scheduled for May 13
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association will hold its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walks event on the Big Island on Saturday, May 13.
Kona Coffee Living History Farm to Celebrate Children’s Day
Visitors to the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook will have the opportunity to participate first-hand in some of Kodomo no Hi’s traditions.
Children’s Day, Lili‘uokalani Gardens Events Scheduled
Children’s Day and other events at Lili‘uokalani Gardens will be held from Friday through Tuesday, May 5 through 9.
Offroad Tour of Hawai‘i Island’s Southeast Coast
Kona Historical Society (KHS) is offering an award-winning Jeep Trip Program tour of the southern coast of Hawai‘i Island on Saturday, May 27. The tour will be led by John Replogle of The Nature Conservancy and Naturalist Bobby Camara, taking participants on a 4-wheel drive excursion of Waiohinu. The area is not accessible to […]
UPDATE: Wildfire Awareness Party on May 6 in Kona
Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization is hosting a free Party for Wildfire Awareness event in Kona on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn About Hawaiian Language at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center will present “An Evening of Hawaiian Language” with University of Hawai‘i at Hilo instructor ʻĀlika Guerrero on Thursday, May 4.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hosting Free Events in May
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) has released its upcoming Hawaiian Culture and After Dark in the Park programs schedule for the month of May. These events are free, but park entrance fees apply. The community is also invited to volunteer in an effort to preserve native plants through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer […]
Learn Lei-Making on May Day at Volcano Art Center
Join Volcano Art Center (VAC) to celebrate May Day on Monday, May 1, with hands-on lei making demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gallery porch. Master lei makers Randy Lee, Kaipo AhChong and Dana Castro will be present during this free event. VAC will provide flowers and plant materials. Learn how to […]
