Activities

Cameron Healy, the founder of the festival, said he hopes a younger group will take over the event, but so far that has not happened.

Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.

Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.

The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!

The Big Island is definitely not behind on delivering another packed schedule of events, festivals and activities. All the world’s a stage, so be sure to get out and be one of the actors.

If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!

Comedian Ben Miller, and 2023 artist-in-residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, brings his hourlong show ‘Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano’ to Kona and Hilo.

Entry forms and additional information are available at the Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation website. Students who want to participate should first check if their school offers a track and field program.

The Big Island is once again teeming with events, activities, shows and more for any and everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s happening in this week’s top 10!

Behind us are the holidays and ahead is a whole new year, full of exciting experiences and opportunities to reinvent ourselves. Let’s make a resolution to try something new during 2025.

As another year comes to a close, revelry and talk of auld lang syne will abound — reminiscing about times long past for old times’ sake. But no matter what you do to celebrate this New Year’s, be safe, be responsible and do it together.

2-day showcase will feature top high school basketball players from U.S. and Canada, with presumptive No. 1 2026 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa to headline the field.

The kickoff dinner Dec. 29 will spotlight the theme “Rum & Hawai‘i Island Pork,” with a crafted 4-course dinner, each paired with signature Kuleana Rum Works cocktails.

Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.

As the first Hilo SingAlong Messiah without Tom McAlexander, the event will begin with a short celebration of his life and his 25-year devotion to the Hilo choral community.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.

‘A Waimea Christmas Memory’ is in store during the 2024 installment of Hawai‘i’s second-oldest holiday parade.

League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.

Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.